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Originally Posted by lurkette
Have you tried providing attractive alternatives, like
http://www.catclaws.com/scratchingpads.html#4
Our cats LOVE these - they're catnip-filled, and they freak for them. And as long as we keep them fresh, they don't take a second look at our furniture. Put it right next to the furniture item they like scratching. Gradually move it away as they transfer their preference to the scratching pad.
Other options include keep-away spray, double-stick tape, and motion-sensitive alarms.
It's your cat, and I suppose a maimed cat with a home is better than a dead cat or a homeless cat, but really it would be more humane to find it a home that doesn't mind some clawing and get yourself a cat that doesn't scratch. |
those look cool. i'll check it out next time I visit the pet store. although he does use HIS scratch post all the time. the real problem is that he's not scratching the furniture like on the post but more like when he plays, he will take out his claws. it's the same when he sees a bird in the window(claws come out.)
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Originally Posted by *Nikki*
The clinic I work at declaws with a laser and we charge about $250. The best time to get the procedure done is now while the pet is young and this makes it easier on the pet and the doctor doing it.
With a laser the blood vessels are cauterized at the same time the claws are removed so there is no bleeding and no bandages. The cats have no trouble walking right after the procedure. I would highly recommend doing this less painful method rather then the old way with a scapel blade.
If you have any more questions feel free to ask me, as I do this routinely at work.
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this laser technique is done everywhere? (i live in north ontario canada)
but it does sound like a good method.
thanks for all the info!!
