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40 Best Photos of Cats Showing Off Their Murder Mittens

Mia
by Mia
9 Nov 2021

Cats' claws are their first line of defense. They use their mittens for scratching. They also use them for keeping their footing when fighting or even when walking or climbing on smooth and slippery surfaces.

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When not in use, cats amazingly retract their claws into their sheaths. In times of great need, especially when they sense danger and defend themselves, cats would quickly unsheath their deadly mittens to keep them ready to give the enemy a swift swipe.

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Scratching is part of every cat's life, and they don't just do that without any reason behind it. They do that to keep their claws nice and sharp in preparation for defense.

So whenever you catch your cat scratching at one of your prized furniture, avoid getting mad at them. That's part of self-maintenance.

Instead, train them where to scratch by providing scratching poles and similar stuff. Put these poles in places where they are likely to scratch.

Remember that cats are also predators. Aside from scratching, they use these claws in hunting for prey. So whenever you get to play with your cat, don't ever forget that they are deadly predators.

One belly rub can be tolerable. Next, you will find yourself with scratches and bites! But it's not all the time that these cats show you their murder mittens.

Check these photos of cats showing off their murder mittens.

1. "He's all mine!"

1.
razydreams
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2. Baby Deadly Mittens. So sharp for a baby.

2. Baby Deadly Mittens. So sharp for a baby.
Echochrome3

3. Ready to be clawed by this spoiled kitty?

3. Ready to be clawed by this spoiled kitty?
nixonw

4. Napping mittens.

4. Napping mittens.
duffs007
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5. Big clawed little kitty.

5. Big clawed little kitty.
reddit.com

6. Perhaps the tiniest murder mittens.

6. Perhaps the tiniest murder mittens.
ellegatito

7. Aww... these mittens are so cute.

7. Aww... these mittens are so cute.
ghettopaint
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8. "Are you sure we're just cuddling?"

8.
celestiala

9. A sweet little monster.

9. A sweet little monster.
rosey0519

10. Oops... are these clawed beans?

10. Oops... are these clawed beans?
UnfortunateDesk
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11. "Wait, don't be so quick. That's my eyelid!"

11.
OnlyZuul666

12. "Pick me up and hug me. Promise, I'll be gentle."

12.
kerbearrrr

13. “Your life or that chicken? The choice is yours.”

13. “Your life or that chicken? The choice is yours.”
Syren408

14. Grover performing acupuncture.

14. Grover performing acupuncture.
bitchbotdiamond

15. Gotta stretch and unsheath.

15. Gotta stretch and unsheath.
matzo_baller

16. It's feeding time for this hungry kitten.

16. It's feeding time for this hungry kitten.
Viciousharp

17. A dreaming kitten.

17. A dreaming kitten.
ImAstralDreaming

18. Frightened mittens.

18. Frightened mittens.
pyroboy7

19. "Can somebody else give me a tighter hug?"

19.
Ripley_Abyssinian

20. Messi's murder mittens are as big as his owner's fingers.

20. Messi's murder mittens are as big as his owner's fingers.
wreptyle

21. Fluffy 2-day-old murder mittens.

21. Fluffy 2-day-old murder mittens.
wykyd_wytch

22. Mess with the mom, and you'll get clawed!

22. Mess with the mom, and you'll get clawed!
Xykojen

23. "I'll dig deeper if you don't grant my wishes."

23.
geosavu

24. "Are you shocked to know that you're a cat, Izzy?"

24.
SirNibblertheCat

25. What about a tongue plus murder mittens?

25. What about a tongue plus murder mittens?
Whoa_Dudes

26. Sweet murder mittens.

26. Sweet murder mittens.
emmahhhlee

27. Want some swiping?

27. Want some swiping?
Ripley_Abyssinian

28. Under home-confinement to save the birds.

28. Under home-confinement to save the birds.
stonerbunniixo

29. Ready for the hunt.

29. Ready for the hunt.
littleghost00

30. "I'm keeping an eye on you!"

30.
shellebelle22

31. "So, are you playing with me or I'll take this computer down?"

31.
Ivane911

32. Uno, the "Puss in Deadly Boots".

32. Uno, the
jakaribot

33. Deadly fangs and mittens combo!

33. Deadly fangs and mittens combo!
10yearsofsolitude

34. "It's good to have a good grip on this toy."

34.
KeyserSozeWearsPrada

35. Melvin is just a little sleepy here. Tucking in those mittens.

35. Melvin is just a little sleepy here. Tucking in those mittens.
homerj70

36. It's the baby cub with her baby weapon.

36. It's the baby cub with her baby weapon.
Little_dog5312

37. These go beyond the sheets.

37. These go beyond the sheets.
noras_weenies

38. Grandpa nap mittens on this 18-year-old cat named Gismo.

38. Grandpa nap mittens on this 18-year-old cat named Gismo.
pumpkin-pied

39. Metallic mittens.

39. Metallic mittens.
user-errorr

40. Claw-to-claw, paw-to-paw. Best friends for keeps!

40. Claw-to-claw, paw-to-paw. Best friends for keeps!
missjudydark

Cat claws are not something that people should be terrified about. They are essential parts of their paws making them important tools for their everyday living.

These deadly mittens are a survival aid especially for those living in the wild. So never think of declawing them as that is animal abuse.

Learn to train your cats instead of harming them. Let them be cats and be a responsible owner yourself.

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