For those of you who are unfamiliar with them, Soft Paws are vinyl nail caps that are glued on to your cat's existing nails as an alternative to de-clawing. Think about acrylic nails you can get at the nail salon: they make your nails a little thicker and therefore less "scratchy" - Soft Paws are the same concept, only for cats and dogs. It's a brilliant option for indoor cats - inexpensive, safe, humane and you can have a bit of fun expressing your pet's personality with the different colors!
Routine de-clawing is unique to America; in many countries, de-clawing is considered inhumane and has been outlawed, calling it "unnecessary mutilation" as it is extreme surgery requiring the amputation of a cat's first joint on each toe. Unfortunately too many people in the US consider appropriately managing a cat's natural tendency to scratch an inconvenience, and often make the decision to de-claw their cat without fully understanding the procedure or considering more humane alternatives.
There are many great resources on the web to get educated about cat scratching, de-clawing and alternatives to this drastic approach. Explore your options and you'll find a number of ways you can manage Fluffy's scratching needs without resorting to expensive and unnecessary surgery - a fun cat manicure is just one of them!
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