My parents want to kick out my cat!!!?

Question

My parents bought these white leather chairs and my cat went on one and made little tiny holes in the front part so my dad said that is she does it again, most likely she will because she is used to filling her nails on chairs, he will put her up for adoption but I dont want to put her up for adoption. How do I convince my mom and dad NOT to give her away? He also said that if he doesn't, he will cut off her nails all the way down and they won't grow back. I think. PLEASE HELP ME ON HOW TO GET MY DAD NOT TO THROW OUT MY CAT

Answer 1

Your only solution is to get the cat declawed. I would be super pissed like you parents if it was clawing the new furniture... Get the kitty a scratching post and keep it away from the new stuff... Or get rid of it...

Answer 2

Trim your cats nails. Many people think that cats scratch to sharpen their nails. Myth! Cats scratch when their nails are too long and become uncomfortable. Trim her nails, with a trimmer especially made for cats, trim down to the quick. There are also caps available now for their nails if trimming doesn't work. They are available at most pet stores, they're like faux nails that you put right over their nails, a great alternative to declawing. BTW there is also a leather repair kit available online.....If nothing else works, declawing your cat is better than getting rid of her.

Answer 3

I would suggest getting your kitty declawed (front paws only). Although kitty's paws will be sore for a while and shredded paper will have to be used for about 2 weeks post-surgery, the procedure is done under anesthesia (which lasts less than 10 minutes), the feet are glued together with a surgical "superglue", and many hospitals the cat to stay in the hospital for one night to make sure there is no severe bleeding or swelling, then sent home the next day. Pain medication (Buprenex) is also administered and sent home with the owner to give for a few days.
And if your kitty isn't fixed already - spayed or neutered - make sure that that is also done also.

The cat really won't miss those claws. He/she will act like those claws are still around. It's safer for you, your parents' furniture, and the veterinary staff to have this procedure done. Few cats like to have their nails trimmed ... 2 less paws to worry about keeping trimmed!

Cats have plenty of methods to defend themselves, even without those front nails. Another thing is that your kitty seems to be an indoor kitty ... so WHY does kitty need front claws if she's an indoor-only cat?

Also, you can train your cat to stay off certain furniture. Squirting water when kitty is on an unwanted surface enough times, letting him/her see the squirt gun, and the red flag goes up: "Mom's not happy...I'm not getting wet again... I'm leaving this alone!"

Make sure your kitty has lots of toys. If you choose to NOT declaw your cat, make sure you have a couple scratching post-type things (a lot of kitty condos have built-in scratching posts). Keeping kitty entertained with his/her things will keep him/her mind off of things that she shouldn't mess around with.

Now, your dad might start fussing over how much everything is costing him. (Been there... except it was my mom instead of my dad!). Just remind him that kitty is your best friend. Make sure you do "the hard work" - feeding, making sure water is available, cleaning the litterbox, applying flea/tick medication, brushing, trimming nails (if possible), give any other medications (if possible). Play with him/her every day, so kitty is too tired to mess with Dad's stuff. Be willing to help - or at least offer to help - to pay any of the bills. (Except when you decide to go to college ... sorry, Dad, but I can't take kitty with me ... you better take care or ELSE!)
Oh - and did I mention that cats are good for our health? Yep ... cats help lower blood pressure and help lower our stress levels.

Answer 4

Salam

What would you really feel is the right things to do is the best of all things to be done. Not only for you but for all involved. The animal should be dealt with in the enviorment it lives in. If inside I agree there should be things done for that, but if it has to be outside and inside cat then you definatly have a problem cause they need their claws to defend themselves out there. Well ask catwomen she is I am sure spilled a many bowls of milk.

The decision ultimatly is your parents for its their place right. Unless you can find a steadfast solution to the problem in goodness and peace and agree to do your job to care for the cat. Making some limits is a good way to start that thought.
The cat doesn't have to go, but there is limitis to living with a cat or living in with a cat lol Salam :)

Answer 5

If you get your cat so that her nails will not grow back, as long as you keep the cat inside, it will be fine. Also, you might mention to your dad about this spray that repels cats from the furniture. You can probably get that at a pet store. I cannot remember the name right now, so if your dad decides to get the spray, you might want to ask one of the people who work at the store about it.

Answer 6

Does the cat have scratching posts to use? If not, buy her one...also keep her nails trimmed regularly. Lastly you should have a water sprayer handly and everytime she scratches the chairs give her a good squirt. If you keep this up she will soon learn not to go near those chairs.

Answer 7

well first if you cut the nails all the way down the cat can bleed to death. First you shoud get a scratching post and if that doesent work you should think about getting her declawed by a doctor not your father.

Answer 8

Get it declawed .. theres nothin wrong with that.. dont listen to all those idiots out there protesting against it , they're just bored and have nothin better to do. It'll get u to keep ur cat! My cat is declawed and we don';t have any problems with him scratching anythin anymore.. and hes a 6 year old healthy energetic cat. Think about it..

Answer 9

cats need to sharpen their nails on something. so instead of the couch or a chair you could give you cat a little card board this they sell them in the store and cats love them and they save your furniture or you could get your cat a scratching post. and if you put a little cat nip on it then your cat will go to the scartch post instead of the couch.

Answer 10

Bad idea on your parents side to get leather frniture living with a cat.
You could keep her in your room with her litter box. You could have her declawed too.
Good luck. (they might want to put some covers on the furniture too)