moving in w/the in laws and they are allowing the cats to move in also with the understanding that they don't destroy anything. They claw our furniture occasionally but have never destroyed anything.
2007-07-19 08:29:47 · 14 answers · asked by lucky 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
There are little padded slips you can put over your cats claws..I forget what there called but if you go to there vet or a animal shop or something you can probably find it.
Hope this helped
2007-07-19 08:34:31 · answer #1 · answered by Just some guy. 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can buy claw covers in most pet stores. They attach with a spot of glue, and stay on until the claw grows all the way out, at which time you'll need to replace them. Some cats absolutely will not tolerate them, other cats never seem to notice the caps.
You can also train them to use a scratching post. It helps to rub catnip into the scratching post if it doesn't come with catnip in it already. You can also get catnip spray to spray on it. Encourage them to scratch at it, reward them with a treat when you see them scratching at it.
Invest in a spray-bottle. even a cheap one will work. Fill it with water, and keep in near you. If you see them using their claws inappropriately (on furniture for example), squirt them with the spray bottle. Do not put anything but water in the bottle. I know some people suggest that, but don't. If water doesn't work, move on. Don't spray the cats with vinegar or soap or cleaning solutions. You'll end up doing more damage than good.
Also, keep their nails clipped short. I found this most useful when post-training kittens. It keeps the furniture safe while they learn, and gets them used to getting their nails clipped regularly.
Thank you for not declawing your cats!
2007-07-19 09:04:10 · answer #2 · answered by silverdragonrescue 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Moving to new surroundings is very frustrating for cats. They are more likely to misbehave in a new home. A watchful eye is the best defense against clawing. A squirt bottle with a 50/50 blend of WHITE vinegar and water also discourages all bad habits and will not harm either kitty or belongings. The aroma dissipates quickly. Kitty has been corrected by "who knows" and will not associate the action with you at a time when they need the comfort of familiar people. I would suggest keeping kitty confined to one room for a while and then gradually let them discover other areas of their new home.
2007-07-19 08:36:04 · answer #3 · answered by chancellordu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can trim their nails as you would a dog's nails. Cats' nails are easier to trim because you can usually see the quick and it's easier to avoid. It's what I do with my cats and all my furniture is pristine.
Also, get them scratchy toys and posts. It's kind of trial and error because they will all have different preferences, but eventually you will have found something that they prefer to sharpen their claws on. Mine have a corrugated cardboard scratcher pad that they absolutely love. I sprinkle a bit of catnip on it occasionally and they just go crazy for it!
2007-07-19 08:35:32 · answer #4 · answered by Bex 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get a couple of good clawing post and locate them in places that are main "intersections" in the house.
Get the cats use to the posts before you move.
2007-07-19 08:33:49 · answer #5 · answered by keezy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
dont declaw the cat, declawing a cat is like cutting of humans hands, without them they could not do anything.
i would suggest a cat scraching post maybe 2 or 3 around the house. cats are real easy to train when it comes to that stuff.
:) good luck
2007-07-19 09:19:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get clippers to trim the ends of their claws to blunt them and get a scratching post or cat nip toys both should distract them. Cats claw either to sharpen their claws or through boredom.
2007-07-19 08:34:39 · answer #7 · answered by scubasmurf 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a couple heavy, stable, scratching posts. If the posts won't tip over on the cat when he's realy scratching, then they'll get used and the furniture will be ignored.
2007-07-19 10:14:34 · answer #8 · answered by John F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Declawing is pure torture for cats. Just don't do it. Try buying a special nailcutter (for cat's nails) and cut your cat's nails weekly to keep them short. Buy a scratching post also so your feline can help keep it's nails short by scratching something instead of the sofa or the carpet (trust me, just buy one).
2007-07-19 09:31:49 · answer #9 · answered by Epicurus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get them a scratching post. Keep them out of rooms that have good furniture. Scold them or gently squeeze their paws when they do it. Squirt them with water when they do it.
I got my cat as adult rescue cat. After that, we moved 4 different times...even she knows now where it is ok to haul off and scratch, and where she can't.
2007-07-19 08:41:32 · answer #10 · answered by bin there dun that 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋