Husband wants to declaw - How do I train Spirit to scratch the posts instead?

[maherwoman]

Originally Posted by rblaude

Yes I need to get a couple of those sisal rugs! I've heard a few people recommend them now and I think Spirit would enjoy them.

Oh and I was able to get the Softclaws on his dewclaws yesterday. I did trim down the softclaw - but even that didn't work up till now! He's so small because he was a sick baby. My husband says he looks more like a ferret than a cat.

Great!! Glad to hear it! Yes, my babes lose their dewclaws in about half the time they should stay on. It's frustrating to have to replace them so often. I'm thinking of emailing the company that makes Soft Claws myself to ask their advice on it.

Glad you were able to do it! Good job, meowmy!!

 

[esrgirl]

I second, or third, the idea to buy catnip spray. I put that and actual catnip on the big cat tree and the two little scratching posts and I rarely have a problem. They have a scratching post for each room.