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Cats and dogs are predators, but they use their claws for different things.
A cat's claws are very sharp and curved and can be retracted (except for the Cheetah, who cannot retract its claws). A cat uses its claws for many different things; climbing, self-defence, gripping hold of prey and other items (toys for example in domestic cats). They will retract their claws when walking, running or resting to prevent any damage being done to the claws.
A dog's claws cannot be retracted like a cat's can, and their main use is for gripping the ground while walking, running or chasing prey. A dog primarily uses its mouth and teeth to grab hold of prey and bring it down, for defence, and as various means of communication.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoCats have retractable claws for many reasons. How uncomfortable would it be to walk on hard ground with claws out? And also cats play alot with each other, 'scratching' and 'biting.' They don't actually hurt each other, so they have their claws in. They also try to scare off others of their species or others by showing a threat display by batting or scratching them with their claws in. In an actual fight a cat would use claws, but retractable claws makes them able to have more control.
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∙ 14y agoThey use their claws to attack for the same reason they use their teeth. They have them and using them, helps them win.
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