does my declawed cat need a scratching post?

Friday, August 27th, 2010 at 6:16 am

i have a cat i got from a friends. she is declawed on her front paws. i don’t believe in declawing because i believe it is painful and inhumane, but as i said i got her already declawed. i know cats need scatching posts but does a declawed cat need one? plz no mean answers about how having a declawed cat is inhumane. i know it is and don’t agree with it. thanx
bree
thanx for all the great answers! now what type of post should i get?

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john says:

August 27, 2010 at 6:16 am

Please do.My de clawed Norwegian Forest Cat attacks one of the communal scratching posts when I sprinkle fresh catnip just like the other five.

I would get one of those corrugated cardboard scratching posts.I just got through checking with my six and three fosters.I get a 36 paws up for the post I just recommended.

I’m in animal rescue and like you,do not believe in de clawing. Oh,mine likes to work her front paws into my chest and stomach so she has two scratching posts.Thank you for taking her in.
Unsub29 says:

August 27, 2010 at 6:16 am

Yes. They still have the instinct to scratch.

I have one cat that’s declawed. She kneads and tries to scratch. She uses the scratching posts we have.
Simon says:

August 27, 2010 at 6:16 am

no, but you shouldnt declaw cats, they need to make that stretching position when they scratch on things, plus its just unnatural.
SUPER YAHOO!!! says:

August 27, 2010 at 6:16 am

Yes. Cats will love them even though they are declawed. THey like to THINK they still have claws lol
Sarah says:

August 27, 2010 at 6:16 am

Yes kats still sould have a scratching post, cuz its in their nature.
CTU says:

August 27, 2010 at 6:16 am

I agree with the other answerers. My one declawed cat uses the scratching posts. Her paws just slides on it though but she loves it just the same…
Advicer12 says:

August 27, 2010 at 6:16 am

Yes you should get her a scrating post…you may have her front claws declawed but her back arent…i suggest gettin her a scrating post and buying something called cat nip…it will encourge her to want to scratch her nails. cats LOVE cat nip the first time you give itto her she will go crazy on it!! she will nibble eat chew and just play with it
Joshua says:

August 27, 2010 at 6:16 am

You don’t need one. My cat is declawed (not my choice) and she still goes through the motions of clawing but she just does that on our couch and since she is declawed it doesn’t cause any damage.

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Cat scratching is a perfectly normal behavior for a cat, and if your cat is scratching a chair or your favorite couch, then you just need to somehow re-direct his or her scratching to other, more appropriate objects.
The consensus from the various Societies for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) is that de-clawing is cruel and unnecessary. I can only agree with this conclusion. However, if you feel that you must either declaw your cat or give her up, we would rather see your cat stay in her home and be your lifelong companion. I only ask that you do not make this decision lightly and just be absolutely sure that you will not change your mind later about keeping your indoor cat once you have it declawed.
You can use nail caps for the cat's front paws as an alternative to getting the cat de-clawed. This is a much more humane choice and it does work to protect the furniture. Just make sure you do not use nail caps on a cat that goes outside, as it will have no defense.
Most pet shops offer different selections of cat scratch posts from which to choose. Some have carpet or rug material on wooden posts and bases. Others are made of rope which is wrapped around the post or pole.
Then there are cat towers and cat trees which are great for the cat to climb and play besides being there for scratching purposes.
Other people like to design their own and make them themselves. This is another option for you as well. Besides going to your local pet store, you can look online for these different cat trees, towers and scratch posts.
One thing that can work well if your cat is still scratching the furniture is to spray some citrus oil on the chair or the couch that they are attacking. This is a good deterrent that usually works quite effectively.

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