Feline De-Clawing Alternatives
De-clawing your cat should be a last option. The procedure is very painful for your cat and can cause emotional trauma post-procedure. There are however inexpensive and easy alternatives for getting your cats scratching habits under control. If your feline is scratching up your furniture take a look at the tips in this video to get your cat to stop their pesky scratching without having to de-claw them. You will both be happier for it!
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Cat Declawing
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Many pet owners declaw their cats to protect the furniture. While you may be extending the life of your sofa, you're also seriously affecting the natural behavior of your cat. Cats, like Maurice here, who are declawed do not have the ability to defend themselves; nor do the have the ability to get away from predators like dogs and raccoons.
Cats also need their claws to sustain their emotional well-being. Cats love to scratch when they feel content. It puts them in a state of bliss when they can really dig their nails into something rough.So why do so many vets declaw if it's clearly not good for the cat?
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Scenario
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If an animal is destroying a person's home, as far as their furniture - for example. In situations like that, if we don't consider doing a declaw operation, the animal could be either discarded, thrown out in the street; and even at worse case scenario possibly even considered to be euthanized.
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Tips
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So how do you stop your cat from clawing the furniture to pieces?
Tip number one is to get your cat a scratching post. Position it next to the area that the cat is scratching the furniture. Try adding some cat nip on the post for an extra sensory experience. To keep cats off the furniture all together, try a product called "Sticky Paws".
They're laminate strips coated with a sticky substance that cats can’t stand. Bottom line folks, don't declaw your cat. Declawing is a painful operation. Redirect their scratching and you'll redirect your frustrations.
