Declawing cats??

Question

Are there any alteretives to declawind scratching cats??

Declawing*

We have 3 scratching posts and clip his nails every-other week

Answer 1

Soft Claws are a great alternative to declawing. I've used them for over a year and I couldn't be happier. The size for my cat says medium based on her weight but she has large nails so the chart is good but not perfect. I can still get the medium caps on her but the large is better. You just trim the cat's nails, glue them on and enjoy. There are lots of different colors and the site below has free shipping.

Answer 2

I have never had a cat declawed (I don't preach about it, or hate people who do...I understand why they do it, but I just feel it's cruel). Here's what I do:

1. Keep claws clipped
2. Offer multiple scratching posts...my living room furniture is in an "L" shape, and on the ends, I put a small scratching post right up against the couch, this has kept the cats from scratching the couch. (Add a post in the bedroom, and one in the basement, as well.)
3. When I did see the cat scratching inappropriately, I would tell them NO!, and if it continued, I would spray the cat with a water bottle.

Every cat I have had was trained not to scratch within a month. I am sure you will find many more suggestions that work, as well. The only way I would support declawing is for a situation out of control where the owner is ready to give up the cat because of a scratching problem. (Many more shelter cats are killed than adopted, and I feel this is a better alternative than death). Good luck with your cat.

Answer 3

It's great you have three scratching posts, but I have some suggestions for you.

If you haven't already, please spray the posts with liquid catnip (available at the pet store. You may just sprinkle some catnip at the base as an alternative, but liquid form works better because it covers the entire post.) and ad lots of little toys around them (preferably filled with catnip or are "jingly.). I suggest the following:

*Styrofoam or plastic balls with little jingle bells in them.

*Mousies with catnip inside.

All of these are great distractors to the cats. (The more they play with them, the less time they will have for scratching.)

It's great to play with your cats a lot too.

Another great solution is Soft Paws, which are tiny little plastic "artificial" claws that are easy to apply with special glue that's provided. It's easiest to apply them while the cat is sleeping or very relaxed. They come in different colors too: like pink and blue. : D

It's wonderful you are trimming your cat's claws, just be careful to use the special clipper for cat claws available at the pet store, and don't cut the quik (main blood vessel.) Some people chose to buff them so they don't snag.

If you are willing to try out different scratching posts of different material (in other words, willing to spend the time and money). One great and cheap alternative is cardboard scratchers that are not tall (they are cardboard prisms or boards). They come with catnip and a toy mousie. My favorite type of scratching post is the one with coarse rope and carpet combined. Make sure it's at leats 30 inches tall or bigger depending on your cat's size.

Just please do not declaw your cats. This is the equivalent of cutting off our fingers to the first knuckle (the one closest to our palm). So basically, it's like an amputation to the cat. Declawing also changes their personality. YOur cat will become more afraid now that he only has his teeth to defend himself. Behavior changes include increase of defensiveness, constant fear or anxiety, and less affection toward the owner. Declawing is just for the humans, and it definitely doesn't help the cat. : (

Don't declaw. Thise are my final words.

Hope thi s helps.

good luck.

Always,
MeowMeow

Answer 4

talk to your local pet store. DO NOT declaw your cat. you can use double-sided tape on the places it likes to scratch, but you need to provide a place for it to scratch in the first place. scratching posts are inexpensive, and train your cat by using catnip on the post to get it over there. i trained mine in about a month this way, and i haven't had ruined furniture since.

Answer 5

oh my yes first cat scratches laced with cat nip spray them with water when they scratch where there not supposed to use double sided sticky tape on areas this is an issue and if all of that fails at petco or petsmart they sell something called soft paws about 20bucks if your cat is really fussy bout you messing with its feet a vet can help you put them on gives you a 3 month supply i think. im completely against declawing but i have indoor outdoor cats not an option if it does get really bad and nothing works the front paws can be removed most cats fight with hind legs oh just remembered if plain water dosent work like with my stubborn child use vineger to detoure them they hate it

Answer 6

1) When you catch them scratching something you don't want them to, try squirting them with water. You can also firmly tell them "No!" when they misbehave.

2) Get them scratching posts or the corrugated cardboard boxes (My cat loves her scratchbox).

3) Regular manicures and Softpaws (I'm not going to even try that on my feisty cat).

4) Sticky tape where they scratch--cats don't like the sensation and will learn not to scratch there.

Use any or all, and hopefully your baby will stop scratching the furniture.

Answer 7

Try soft paws, and putting scratching posts made of various materials around your house.

Declawing cripples cats. They may just like scratching wood better then fabric, etc. Try different scratching posts until you find the material your cat likes.

Answer 8

Soft claws or Soft paws. These are little covers that you can put over your cats claws. they glue on or something like that. I just bought them but haven't put them on yet. I am not optimistic about them working but if they do, that would be must better than declawing.

Answer 9

get a scratching post and they sell these cardboard things now that my cats love...they are inexpensive too. get a few different scratching things and leave them in various places throughout your house. PLEASE don't declaw your cat. I've seen it done and it is SO horrid. Good luck!

Answer 10

keep their nails trimed thats what I do, I have been trimming since they were a baby so their nails can't even go out past their fur.




THANK YOU FOR BEING KIND TO ANIMALS AND NOT DECLAWING CATS.