Cat Claw Covers

So, you have a cat that is destroying your furniture. This is annoying and expensive, and many people think that they should go de-claw their destructive cat.

I am not an "animal activist" but I don't think that cats should be de-clawed. It hurts them pretty bad. Also, de-clawed cats often bite - cats with claws rarely do so. And a cat bite is a lot worse than a scratch. This could end up being a painful experience for both the cat and people. De-clawing also costs hundreds of dollars.

But it the cat is destroying furniture, what else can you do? The solution is an interest product called "Soft Paws". Soft Paws are glued onto the cats claws with fast drying glue.

All you have to do is trim the nails (the hardest part- you should have two people- one to hold the cat and one to so the cutting), glue the covers on, and keep your cat occupied for a few minutes to let the adhesive dry. The Soft Paws website has pictures of how to do this.

The covers come in many colors: white, orange, pink, grey, black, yellow, red, green. There are brightly colored ones and pastels. There are even muti-colored ones and ones with glitter. You can have all the covers the same color or have a variety. If you prefer a more natural look, you can get clear covers.

The name brand Soft Paws cost about $25 (including shipping and handling). And, since you will probably only be doing the front paws, the kit will last 4-6 months. This can be pricy, since you will be spending $50- $100 per year per cat.

On Ebay, though, you can get a kit that will last 2-3 months for only a dollar or two. The shipping is usually free! So, you'd be spending more like $6-$12 - much, much cheaper.

So, your furniture isn't scratched and your cat isn't hurt one bit. You can also get neat colors of covers.

You can also use these for dogs that scratch the floor or door and for rabbits that kick, but this isn't very common.