Mortal tom-cats! Photographer captures cats springing through the air with claws outstretched like characters in a kung fu film. The cats are really just chasing after and playing with cuddly toys ...

It isn't just cats that dislike facing the clippers, either. In May 2022, a video resurfaced of a golden retriever having a less-than-relaxed reaction to having his claws trimmed .

Not every cat needs their claws policed by their humans. The time to intervene is if the kitty has a persistent problem getting stuck – on the rug, the sofa, curtains, throws and so on.