Solutions
No to Declawing
Cats need their claws for many things other than for protection. Their natural balance and agility are due to their retractable claws. As cats walk on their toes they need their claws for walking, running, climbing and stretching..
Scratching Post
Training your cat to use a scratch-post is a legal and invasive alternative to declawing that allows the cat to lead a fulfilling life. For a cat, a scratching post is an essential item to have in the house for exercise and to maintain healthy claws.
Cat Training
Scratching is often one of the downsides to owning a pet. For cats and dogs, scratching is normal behaviour, and is something they do frequently. There are several reasons for why they use their claws...
Nail Caps
An alternative to constantly trimming your cats claws to prevent scratched surfaces or using scratch-posts, is to use Soft Claws. Soft Claws are non-toxic nail vinyl caps which are easily adhered to the claws to create a blunt surface.
