Paw pads and nails

[Rardito]

Hi everyone!

Quick question. Does anyone have kitties who have scaly paw pads? I am attaching a picture. I'm not sure if it's related to her Cushing's Disease or what.

Also, both my diabetic/cushing's cat and my normal cat have some nails that are really thick, making them nearly impossible to trim. They have had them for a little while. When I try to trim them, they seem to flake.

Anyone else experience this? Is it likely because they are indoor only cats? I'm attaching a picture of that too but it's a little blurry because I'm on my own and she wasn't very happy about me inspecting her paws.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Bama Kitty Mom (GA)]

Yes, even before his diabetes diagnoses and when he had access to the outside, his paw pads always looked dry and his nails thick and easy to split when clipped. I threatened to put lotion on them.

 

[Rardito]

Bumping this so it doesn't get lost in the forum

 

[tiffmaxee]

Nails get thick with age although 12 isn’t that old.