When I got her from the shelter it looked like she had a scab on the side of her pad, but when I checked I saw that her full pad was there and it came off easily. Her toe is very thick and hard to move, and her claw is thick and doesn't retract. When I touch it she doesn't seem to be in pain, and she uses her scratching post and it doesn't hurt her, so I'm curious if I need to take her to the vet or not.
It looks - and this is a tentative analysis from the internet photos - like an injury that has caused the opening to the claw to become blocked with scar tissue.
It would be worthwhile getting a vet to check this out. It may be something that will resolve, but it may also need a vet to cut out some scar tissue or possibly apply some cream to reopen or enlarge the slit in the pad to allow the claw to retract.
Let us know how you get on.
I wouldn't wait for a couple of weeks for a vet to look at her/his nail. The nail might be painful for her/him. She/he could have an ingrown toenail and if it gets infected, then you'll need an antibiotic.
I had a cat that had a toenail start growing in the paw pad. We needed a wash for her and antibiotics, so you should take your cat to the vet as soon as possible. I'm sure you don't want your kitten to be in pain.
Good luck with your visit.
My bet is her toe got broken, healed a bit to the side. Likely the tendon that retracts the claw was damaged. As she's not in pain and it doesn't affect her quality of life, I would leave well enough alone. When you take her for her kitten shots, let the vet examine it. Looks great to me: my girl, who was declawed, had a tag of tissue on one toe similar in looks to you little ones. It eventually (at age 6 or 7) fell off by itself. I therefore think you are in the clear.
