Since declawing is frowned upon by animal rights advocates, many veterinarians, and pet owners, there are several alternatives which are viable options to the painful procedure. These include the following:
Scratching posts – Provide lots of opportunities in which your cat can engage in scratching behaviour. Place several types of scratching surfaces of various heights, orientation (vertical or horizontal), or material in strategic places in your home. Also, adding more vertical spaces for climbing and perching can help reduce your cat’s desire to run his claws on ‘illegal’ surfaces.
Nail caps are customized to fit over the claws of cats. They don’t prevent the cat from scratching but the caps protect any surface from damage. Nail caps are available in various designs and colors.
Nail trimming keeps a cat’s nails well-trimmed and minimize damage to furniture or carpets.
Provide lots of physical and mental stimulation to keep your cat busy and reduce stress-related scratching.
If you have problems with your cat’s scratching habits, click here, or do consult with your veterinarian Lakewood Ranch, FL about the best way to deal with the problem.
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