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How to diagnose and treat the cause of deformed cat nails
Look for thicker nails.
The nails of cats should be thin and sharp, not thick. If your cat's nails become thicker and harder, this may be a symptom of an underlying health problem.
Older cats can develop thicker nails as they age. Thickening of the nails sometimes occurs with an increase thirst.