How To Deal With Your Cat's Claws

Try Cat Claw Covers

Claw covers, vinyl caps that fit onto their claws, are a humane and safe way to prevent your cat from destroying the furniture or scratching up your arms and legs. The tips are blunter than a cat's nails, which prevents them from damaging items they scratch. You glue them on, and one application lasts around six weeks. You need to make sure to apply them correctly -- choose the right size for your cat's claws, trim and clean the nail, and use the correct amount of glue. The claw cover should never overlap the nail bed. When applied properly, claw covers do not prevent cats from retracting and flexing their claws. It does not prevent clawing behavior. As the claws grow and shed, the nail cap comes off. If a cat's claws grow slower than typical, you can simply trim the tip of the cap to remove it. A veterinarian or groomer can show you the best way to apply these if you're hesitant to try it yourself.