Lol never heard of the valerian reaction before, might have to try it although both of mine love catnip.
As for clipping claws, I used to only do them if they were having trouble detaching from things like carpet etc. Bubbles rarely needs them doing but Fizz has claws like needles and since she is usually all over me, I get covered in scratches and punctures.
Being outside, climbing fences and using the scratching post haven't helped with hers so I just take the tips off occasionally and cuddles become much more fun for both of us. It doesn't impair her climbing ability that I've seen and she can definately still defend herself as evidenced by a banzai attack on a bedmouse (my foot!).
I think some cats just have sharper claws naturally than others since both mine share the same environment but have different claw types.
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