It is tremendously frustrating for clients if their cat scratches everything, but there are alternatives to surgical declawing. This author shares simple things cat owners can do to prevent unwanted scratching and avoid a major surgery:
- Make the objects of inappropriate scratching unattractive
- Get some good scratching surfaces
- Provide distractions
- Trim cat’s nails
- Use vinyl nail caps
Source: Catster, August 3, 2016.
Scratching is a natural behavior; it serves to mark territory and to help a cat get a good stretch.