Nail Caps Cats

De-clawing Your Cat

Removing your cat’s nails is not the only choice in your battle against cat scratching. There are many alternatives to this surgical procedure.

The claws of a feline serve many purposes, most of which are overlooked y owners who just want to protect their belongings. Claws are not just a device for scratching. They are a multi-purpose tool that cats use for many things, such as balance, climbing, defense, kneading, playing, and self-expression.

The act of de-clawing itself involves more than you may think. De-clawing not only removes the nail itself, but also the first knuckle on each toe of the paw. This removal of bone is very painful for the animal, especially since it has to walk on its paws in order to sustain itself. The surgery itself is related to disfiguring, dismembering, and disjointing the animal, resulting in severe pain. It is much more closely related to an amputation, as often the digits of the toe are removed. Upon removal of this end digit, sensory and motor nerves are cut and destroyed; they do not grow back for months. The cat is left to walk on the stub end of the remaining second digit, experiencing considerable pain.

Understanding the physiology of the cat may make this horrific the process easy to comprehend. Cat’s nails are unlike those of humans. They are more similar to the human finger, as the feline nail is a movable digit, attached by muscle. Ligaments and tendons attach to the claw, giving it strength and motor function.

There are several alternatives to the procedure of claw removal:

• Scratching Posts. If scratching furniture is the problem, provide your cat with an adequate scratching post for which to scratch on. Make sure it is as tall as your cat at extended stretch. Do not purchase carpeted posts as your pet will have a hard time differentiating between what carpet she can and cannot scratch. Praise your pet when she uses the post to encourage the behavior.

• Discourage Wrongful Behavior. Each time your cat uses the scratching post, praise her and spend time playing with her near the post. When the animal scratches at the wrong area, say her name followed by the word “no,” and move her to the post. Try dangling a toy in front of the post. When the cat goes for it, she will end up scratching and playing at the post.

• Trim the Claws. Keeping the nails clipped will minimize the need for her to scratch, as well as lesson any damage she can do. Use clippers especially made for cats, and enlist the help of a second person to hold her still. This can be done once per week.

• Nail Covers. Plastic nail caps have been manufactured to aid cat lovers in their attempts to protect their belongings. The plastic sheaths are attached to freshly trimmed claws with glue. They are replaced every month, or as needed.

De-clawing your cat is unnecessary if the proper measures are taken. In fact, the United States and Canada are the only countries where this procedure is performed. It is considered inhumane or illegal in most places.

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Cat Soft Claws Nail Caps Blue Medium 10-15 LBs $12.35 Comfortable and Effective Nail Caps to Protect Your Home against destructive scratching by applying Soft Claws Nail Caps to your pets nails. Easy-to-apply caps last 4-6 weeks and will not interfere with pets normal behavior. Feline Soft Claw Nail Caps Kit includes 40 natural colored nail caps, 2 adhesive tubes, 6 applicator tips and instructions.SizingKitten: Soft Claws will fit most kittens by th…

Cat Soft Claws Nail Caps Medium 10-15 Lbs Natural Color $12.49 Soft Claws are the simple alternative to declawing when scratching is a problem. Soft plastic nail caps glue over your cat’s nails. They’re easy to apply at home, comfortable for your cat, and won’t interfere with the normal extension and retraction of his claws. When applied to front paws, they reduce the potential for damage due to your cat’s natural clawing and sharpening behavior. Soft Claws …

Cat Soft Claws Nail Caps Red Medium 9-13 Lbs. $12.49 Comfortable and Effective Nail Caps to Protect Your Home against destructive scratching by applying Soft Claws Nail Caps to your pets nails. Easy-to-apply caps last 4-6 weeks and will not interfere with pets normal behavior. Feline Soft Claw Nail Caps Kit includes 40 natural colored nail caps, 2 adhesive tubes, 6 applicator tips and instructions.SizingKitten: Soft Claws will fit most kittens by th…

Leather Cat Mask With Nail Heads (Black,One Size) $22.05 …

Leather Cat Mask With Nail Heads (Black,One Size) $22.05 …