But of history about my little 15 year tortoiseshell girl who all our family adore she's never been the happiest of cats , never been a lap cat and has never even really liked much fuss
She has always been a bit of a loner and much prefers her own company whether that's sunnying herself in the garden or sleeping on top of the sofa or on the bed.
She's put up with 2 house moves , a new baby 9 years ago and new boy cat 4 years who she tolerates but isn't a fan of 
Anyway , as she's got older she just does what she wants to do and we lovingly let her, she's always been brilliant at home never destroyed anything with her claws and never had an accident , not like the other one !!! 
She always sleeps either on the top of the sofa or on my fleecy dressing gown on the floor next to me at night , and has slept with her paws covered , so we always leave her in peace , I was giving her a little fuss tonight when she stretched out her paws and I'm absolutely mortified to see 2 of her claws on her front paw seem to have grown and are dogging into her paw underneath , I feel so so awful that I have noticed this before .
I am of course going to book an appointment for her to see the vet tomorrow but I just can't believe I haven't noticed this before I feel terrible
. I've just looked at her other paws and whilst none of the other are like that , some are looking quite long ,
She absolutely completely hates going to the vets and I must admit I didn't take her to get her jab last year as it upsets and distresses her so much , to the point that she messes and wets herself in the carrier on the way , and takes at least a day to get over it , and I just thought I would not put her through it as she's getting older .
Is the vet going to think I have completely neglected her ? And judge me as a bad cat owner , it really isn't the case I'm so upset I have let this happen, will she be ok ? Can they do something for her ?
Would love to hear from anyone who has experienced this