What are Soft Paws and how do they work?
Soft Paws are a soft, smooth vinyl cap that is glued over the trimmed nail of the cat to render the scratching motions non-damaging to people or property. They are available at most vets, pet supplies or from the company directly. You can order from the company by calling 1-800-989-2542, or online at www.softpaws.com. At present, it costs $17 to order a package of 40 nail caps (incl. S/H). Since the caps stay on for approximately 6 weeks, 40 caps will last about 6 months. They will naturally fall off as the nail grows out and the outer cell layer is shed. This is a much more humane way to solve the scratching problem than declawing, and is very affordable. What is a CH cat? CH cats, or cats with Cerebellar Hypoplasia, have a condition affecting the cerebellum of the kitten’s brain. The cerebellum is the portion of the brain that influences fine motor control. Kittens affected with CH will have poor coordination (jerky or wobbly movements when they walk or run). Some will have head trem
