2006-08-15 05:53:31 · 5 answers · asked by Cheryl 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
I looked at the website and I have to say I have never owned a cat that would go along with this. First you have to control the cat long enough to super-glue the tips on and then for another 5 minutes. I just don't think a cat is going to like that at all. Plus if the cat does get away before the glue is dry then they will be licking super-glue. This isn't a good idea in my book. Give the cat a good quality scratching post, dose it with cat nip and she won't be scratching furniture!
2006-08-15 06:44:09 · answer #1 · answered by newsgirlinos2 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They work great. Trim the nails first. We used super glue at the clinic where I worked when they first came out because the glue they provided didn't work well. They are easy to put on. Like I said trim the nails first. You have to take the cats paw in your had and gently push dowon on the top of the foot towards the end of the toe. This will make the toenail stick out. The place a drop of glue in the soft paw and slip it over the nail. Wear rubber gloves. Buy some disposable ones at the store because if you get too much glue on one pair you may need to change them. Try to make it a calm thing. If the cat gets stressed out then let it go and come back later to finish. If you have to fight the cat then the next time it's going to be even harder. I suggest you try cutting the cats nails first and see if the cat will allow it. If it does then invest in the soft paws. Good luck.
P.S. As the nail grows out the soft paw will come off. Some cats will chew them off.
2006-08-15 13:56:42 · answer #2 · answered by k9resq 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Have tried them and have had friends use them. We tried it on our nutty cat once and the vet basically told us not to bring him back. lol. (We tried applying ourselves first but that didn't work.)
However I have friends who use them all of the time. The key is to start getting the cat used to having their paws handled. Should be easier if you have a kitten.
If your cat isn't used to having his paws handled, start by gently massaging the paws once each day.
After he's used to you hold his paws you can try applying the softpaws. They are easy to get on as long as your cat is relatively cooperative and they should stay on for a few months.
It's a great alternative to declawing and I'd recommend it. Just not for our psycho cat. :)
2006-08-15 13:44:42 · answer #3 · answered by stimply 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I use them. And I have found if you start early when they are kittens they will get used to it. Older cats its much harder to apply them It really depends on the cat some are laid back and don't mind them others don't want to be messed with. All you can do is try them. You could clip the claws thats easier to do..Just don't declaw!
2006-08-15 13:53:39 · answer #4 · answered by cin_ann_43 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
never tried them
my cat would try to escape & scratch & bite if i tried to apply it to him.
2006-08-15 13:03:49 · answer #5 · answered by twinklee_x3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋