Is it o.k. to declaw my cat if hes going to be strictly indoors anyway?
A. NO! IT’S NOT OK TO DECLAW YOUR CAT FOR ANY REASON!!! Click on http://www.drsfostersmith.com and get your cat some decent scratching posts. The real key to success, though, is this: get a scratching post for every room in your home- bedrooms, living room, kitchen, etc. Put the posts as close to the door of each room as possible. Cats claw to mark their territory, so if there’s a scratching post right there by the door as they walk into their “territory,” they’re much less likely to use your couch or carpet. There are also sprays available to help modify their behavior.
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