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An Alternative To Cat Declawing

Are you thinking about declawing your cat? You fear that if you don't, your furniture and other household items may be destroyed. Or, you may be afraid that the cat will scratch small children in your home. But, you aren't sure about having your cat undergo a painful procedure.

Declawing of cats is actually outlawed in some countries as it is considered to be an inhumane practice. The cat will have to undergo anesthesia, and then be in pain for some time after the procedure. Using a laser to declaw is less painful to the cat, but there will still be pain involved. Cats can be perpetually puzzled that their claws are missing every time they try to scratch in the future. If all claws are removed, the cat won't be able to defend himself or herself if attacked and would have difficulty climbing a tree to escape. Even an indoor cat could accidentally escape outside and be injured by another animal.

There is now an alternative to declawing - plastic nail covers that can be used to cover the cat's claws. These nail caps do not hurt the cat and look attractive. You may choose to only put the nail covers on the front paws which leaves the back claws available if the cat goes outside. Or, you can cover all of the nails.

Application is simple. The cat's nails must be trimmed short. Then, you put glue inside the nail cap, and slide it on the cat's nail. After all of the nail caps have been applied, the cat does need to be held for a few minutes in order for the glue to dry.

Nail covers come in many colors including pink, blue, green, clear, and white. Sometimes there are special holiday colors such as for Christmas when you can order packs containing red and green nail covers that you can alternate on the cat's foot. You can experiment with many different looks for your cat. They also come in various sizes.

If you're not comfortable with the idea of declawing your cat, give the plastic nail covers a try. Your cat will look stylish and not have to undergo a painful procedure. Plus, you will reap the benefits of declawing like not having your house destroyed by sharp claws and no family members getting hurt.

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