{"id":3167,"date":"2017-04-18T05:30:00","date_gmt":"2017-04-18T05:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zookie.com.au\/?page_id=3167"},"modified":"2024-01-08T13:22:15","modified_gmt":"2024-01-08T13:22:15","slug":"the-alternative-to-declawing-your-cat","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.zookie.com.au\/caring-for-your-pet\/healthcare-wellbeing\/the-alternative-to-declawing-your-cat\/","title":{"rendered":"The alternative to declawing your cat"},"content":{"rendered":"
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No cat owner wants to hear the \u2018skritch,\u2019 \u2018skritch\u2019, \u2018skritch\u2019 sound of their favourite couch being destroyed but you can<\/em> save your furniture and<\/em> avoid the painful procedure of declawing your cat with a few different options.<\/p>\n

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Trim those nails\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Trimming your cat\u2019s nails may seem scary<\/strong> at first, for you and your cat, but with practise, it\u2019s really quite simple!<\/strong> Firstly, wrap your cat in a bath towel and call them the \u2018burrito kitty\u2019. Make sure it\u2019s tight so they can\u2019t wiggle away. Pull one paw out of the burrito and gently squeeze the tip, to extend the claws. Cut the tip of the claws, making sure you avoid the pink area. Give your \u2018burrito kitty\u2019 some treats and a break between each paw. Repeat this process every two weeks. If your cat refuses to become a burrito (silly kitty!), visit your local Vet and they will give you extra advice or they can cut the claws for you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Claw covers<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you want extra protection for your full leather couch, you can put plastic claw caps on your cat\u2019s nails after trimming<\/strong>. These caps are glued onto the end of the nails, and last between 4-6 weeks before falling off. Your cat will still be able to use their nails to their heart\u2019s content (but your furniture will be safe).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Scratching posts\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Your cat will be head over heels if you place a few scratching posts around the house<\/strong>. The fabric\/carpet ones can get caught in their claws so the sisal-covered posts are the best ones to use. Make sure it has a sturdy base and place it where they usually scratch. Rub some catnip over it for extra enjoyment!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Why declawing is dangerous <\/strong><\/p>\n

Declawing is a surgical procedure<\/strong> that involves cutting off the end bone of your cat\u2019s paws. This is equivalent to cutting off a human\u2019s fingers!<\/strong> Your cat\u2019s paws will be extremely painful after the procedure and they will need to re-learn how to walk, jump and use the litter box. Every surgical procedure also has risks of infection and long recovery times.<\/p>\n

\nIf you don\u2019t like the idea of declawing your cat, why not try the above alternative options first and hopefully you\u2019ll have a scratch-free home and a very happy burrito\u2026 I mean cat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

No cat owner wants to hear the \u2018skritch,\u2019 \u2018skritch\u2019, \u2018skritch\u2019 sound of their favourite couch being destroyed but you can save your furniture and avoid the painful procedure of declawing your cat with a few different options. Trim those nails\u00a0\u00a0 Trimming your cat\u2019s nails may seem scary at first, for you and your cat, but … <\/p>\n

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