f your home is suffering ill effects from having sharp-clawed cats, there is an alternative to completely removing the claws. You can easily, painlessly and inexpensively clip their toenails to keep them from damaging your household items. A set of cat nail clippers will run you less than ten dollars, and will more than pay for itself in preserving your furniture. Clipping your cat’s nails is not painful, either, so you do not have to feel bad about the quick trim job.
In addition to being quick and painless, clipping your cat’s nails will not render him or her defenseless against outdoor threats like declawing can do. Your fearless friend will also be able to easily hunt as before and be able to use his claws the way he naturally does.
If clipping toenails is not the solution for you, you can always invest in a cat tree, which is basically a roll of cardboard covered in carpet that your cat can claw and climb on to his heart’s content. You can get a basic model with a single stand on it for around $20-30, or go all-out and get an elaborate floor to ceiling cat tree with multiple levels and hidey-holes for upwards of $100.
Whether you de-claw or provide a cat tree, there are alternatives to having your furniture destroyed when you own cats.