One of the most frustrating issues feline guardians often face is in having to handle scratching cats. Not only do feline guardians worry about damage done to their furniture, rugs and bedding, but also kitties who scratch people which can transmit certain diseases, such as Bartonella, also known as cat scratch fever. And while many clients will elect to have their cat’s claws removed, this long term common practice has come under increasing fire in recent years because of safety and cruelty concerns.
| Over the years there have been many over-the-counter training tools to try and lessen this unwanted behavior. These products include various scratching posts (which can cost up to $100.00), use of devices like Soft Paws which cover the nails, and behavior modification techniques of varying success. Most recently there has been an economic new product that has just become available on the market known as Emery Cat. This arch designed emery board comes with catnip to increase attractiveness, as well as a kitty toy. Many of my clients have been initially very pleased with this new product. I have also recommended the wonderful book by Warren Eckstein on How to Get Your Cats to Do What You Want which has some wonderful training techniques in helping train cats to use their claws appropriately and potentially avoiding the all-too-common declaw procedure. |  |
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