Declawing

[Renee]

Careful with the soft paws though!

I put them on Loki when he was 6 months and he decided to get his claw stuck under my wedding ring when we were playing. It acted like a fish hook because they had grown out slightly.

I had one po-ed cat who I thought was going to break his toe doing alligator rolls and biting. Many scratches and bites later he was freed. I do not recommend holding down a cat in fight or flight mode.

Horrible situation that lasted what seemed like an eternity. Just a word of caution

 

[Vito]

Declawing is a barbaric practice, thankfully here in the UK it isn't allowed, it's a clear case of cruel amputation
Have heard and seen the claw caps as we call them over here before but haven't really had any experience of using them. If I'm honest I'd be really worried about the cat chewing them off and possibly swallowing them , causing an obstruction. I could be wrong, as I say I haven't had the experience of using them.
Cats will be cats and will scratch and flex their claws, always provide plenty scratch posts, pads etc....
Though in saying that, my sofa is still a focal point for scratching, but hey, it's their home too.