We’re big fans of Soft Paws. I think they provide a great alternative to declawing while still keeping the cats from shredding the couch.
I know they don’t work for everyone, but we’ve used them for so long that it’s just second nature for us and the cats don’t mind them.
They do take some getting used to – both for the person putting them on and the cat wearing them, but don’t let yourself get discouraged and you might be pleasantly surprised!
Anyway, Soft Paws have been launching some fun seasonal colors for about the last year, and the …read more

Probably one of the biggest hot-button topics among cat owners is the issue of declawing.
Personally, we didn’t do it. We have one cat (Sage) that we did consider it for a little bit but found an alternative (Soft Paws) that works very well for us. We’ve used them for several years and have never had any problems – the biggest concern is just keeping an eye out for caps that have come off so they can be replaced.
Over the years I’ve read a lot more cons about the procedure, heal time, and overall experience to be turned off by …read more