I ask this question because of this comment chain (and totally not because I got down voted and my ego is too fragile, it is most definitvely absolutely positevly me asking for the science. I swear)
https://lemmings.world/post/23635250/14708515
If you can go through it, please do, there are some references for some claims, if not you can go through the following ai generated summary (if it helps, it is a local llama)
The original poster (sga) expressed concerns about the practice of trimming cat nails, comparing it to declawing and suggesting that it may cause trauma for the cat. Other users (Bamboodpanda and Chairman Meow) responded that trimming cat nails is a normal and necessary practice, especially for indoor cats, to prevent overgrown nails and damage to furniture. sga argued that cat claws are an essential part of a cat’s predatory nature and that trimming them may impair their ability to hunt and defend themselves. Chairman Meow countered that cat nails are not as robust as sga suggested and that trimming them does not impair their usability. sga provided several sources suggesting that indoor cats often engage in predatory behavior outdoors, despite being fed at home. SupremeDonut responded that the sources sga provided referred to free-range and feral cats, rather than indoor house cats. sga provided additional sources to support the claim that indoor cats also engage in predatory behavior outdoors. sga also mentioned the hypothesis that some amount of injuries or exposure to allergens can be beneficial for children’s immune systems, and provided a source to support this claim.
Clip them with special clippers. My cats get excited when I take the clippers cause they know it means treats. It doesn’t hurt them, but they get stressed if they feel forced.
Don’t let your cats hunt, it devastates wildlife. They will absolutely just hunt for fun, with more energy even if they’re well fed inside. Don’t get a cat if you can’t keep it entertained. Get a bunny.
well your cats are excited to get treats and probably clippers to them is just a indicator
i know cat hunting is dangerous for wild life, i added many links related to this in the original post.
It wouldn’t work as an indicator if it actually hurt them, is what I’m saying. Clipping and medication etc is only a problem because it can be stressful, and you can take all that stress away with a little conditioning.