I do not want to declaw my cat: does anybody know if there is anything I can do apart using claw-caps?

Question

I am against on declawing my cat: though I have tried the claw caps and they do not help much, I still do not want to give up on finding a solution. My cat is hyper-active, She ruined pretty much most of the furniture of my house, and She normally eats the claw caps...does anybody know another way to avoid declawing? any help will be very appreciated...thanks!

Answer 1

There is a couple of different types of furniture protectors listed below.

http://www.cataround.com/

http://cgi.ebay.com/STICKY-PAWS-ROLL-FURNITURE-PROTECTION-FROM-CAT-CLAWS_W0QQitemZ180080814392QQcmdZViewItem

Here is also tips on discouraging this behaviour

http://www.drdaveanddee.com/cat.html

People are saying above that it is okay to declaw your cats, but it is NOT! It ruins their balance, and decreases muscle tone after awhile, never mind a painful surgery. Your kitty is more important then your furniture. Just keep the nails trimmed to just above the quick

Answer 2

Ok declawing a cat is a painful process. Both mentally and physically for the animal. I think too many people are lazy out there and instead of trying other options they want the easy way out and declaw their cats. There are vets out there that wont even do it because they believe it is cruel. Do not listen to these people stating that it is not a big deal and the cat will be fine. These people need to have their fingernails removed at the root and see how they like it.
Just keep your cats nails trimmed. If you have never did it before I suggest you go to a groomer or your vet and watch them do it so you know the correct way to do it.
You did not mention certain information on your cat such as your cats age, male or female or if it has been spayed/neutered. Sometimes a hyperactive cat is more calm after they have been spayed or neutered. They will not go into heat and I was told by my vet it is healthier for them in the long run.
Try training her not to stratch on the furniture. Try filling a little spray bottle with water and give her a little spritz everytime she tries to scratch your furniture. Then immediately pick her up and place her in a spot where she CAN scratch such as a scratching post for kitties and take her paws and make little scratching motions. I actually trained my cat this way and he learned not to scratch on the furniture. With some time and patience you can train your cat. Hope this helped!
Good Luck!! :)

Answer 3

You can trim the kitty's claws with special nail clippers from the pet store. I know you are against declawing, but I truly believe that like any other pain, it will go away and not bother the kitty if it is an INDOOR cat, and I have seen several cats have it done and they are very healthy and active. I doubt that the vet would perform declawing if it were really a terrible thing for an animal. Just an opinion.

Answer 4

"also claws are weapons and weapons are bad" I smell a troll here, but just in case you are not. Absolutely not. Never declaw for any reason. Cats do not claw themselves. If you are worried about it clawing you, you can teach it that this is bad manners (Cats DO learn!) You can get stuff to prevent them scratching on the furniture. Get his claws trimmed regularly at the vet. Cheap or free. Suppose instead of just cutting your fingernails you had the first joint of each of your fingers sliced off and cauterized (burned). That is what declawing is. It's illegal in many states.

Answer 5

many pet stores an vets offer claw caps..they are safe and dont harm the animal at all..and when their nails get long again...they trim the nail and cap off and put more on. I am glad that you are NOT declawing because that puts the cat in alot of stress it would be like cuttin off the tops of all your fingers..you would go insanne and honestly..the caps may drive the cats alittle crazy at first....but its either that or trimming them all the time..either way it is much better then declawing :) and you can even get them in colors haha :)

Answer 6

You really need to have the cat checked out by the vet to see if there is an external reason for her hyperness. I suggest that before you declaw you research what it is you are actually doing to the cat and how the cat will be mangled by it. I am thrilled that at least one cat owner is looking for alternatives to declawing, good luck and get the cat a post!

Answer 7

I have two cats and my leather couch is ruined, I want to declaw mine, but they love to go outside and one came home with a scratch on his nose, so I think he needs his claws, I have heard you can cut them like they do for dogs but you have to be careful not to clip the vein in the claw, so just get help from a groomer the first time.

Answer 8

If the cat is to be an inside one, declawing is fine. They don't need the claws. If they are an outdoor cat, than leave the claws.
To keep them from scratching, it takes discipline. Try a squirt gun or water bottle and scolding. Everytime they scratch, give them a squirt and a firm NO. You need to let them know you are the Alpha Cat.....

Answer 9

Claw caps are about the only thing you can do. It's ok for her to swallow them (theyre non toxic). The only other thing I can think of is to use a deterent spray where the kitty should not scratch. then provide an alternative where kitty should scratch maybe a cat nip scented scratching post. If that fails, when you catch her in the act. Squirt her with a squirt bottle full of water. Harmless yet effective,

Answer 10

You can start to train your cat and let her know that she isn't allowed to climb on furniture, curtain and etc. You can do this by using a water spray bottle. Spray her when you see her climbing on things or using them as scratching posts. Plus, we made a scratching post on a piece of pvc (the white tubes from the hardware stores) and wrapped thick rope around it. She loves to scratch it. You can also purchase scratching posts and place them around where she likes to ruin your stuff. Plus, make sure that she has toys that she can entertain herself during the hours you aren't there to play. Also, have you had her spayed? This calms a cat down a little more so that they aren't SOOO active. :) Good Luck from a hypercat owner to another!