The Cat Scratching Post or Why Claws Are Vital

If your furniture is all scratched, if your curtains are shredded and your pants have a hippy vintage look, you’re probably wondering what to do in order to stop the whole scratching process! Maybe you’re thinking about moving to the countryside, or maybe you started to consider declawing. Please, stop! Not the countryside project, of course – stop even thinking about declawing your adorable kitty! What you need is a cat scratching post. I’ll explain why.

I had the same problem myself and I surely know how you feel! My kitty was scratching everything around and not only my furniture, but also my nerves were in a pretty bad shape.  My advice is – stop blaming the cat! First, try to understand your little furry furniture-fighter.

Here are some facts about claws:

Most people consider that the cat’s claws are similar to human nails. Wrong. Our nails can be trimmed without any problems, but the same procedure cannot be applied to claws.

What are claws and why does your cat feel the necessity to scratch all the time?

A cat’s claws are vital for its survival, offering the feline balance, mobility, protection and food.
Declawing is a fatal mistake for your kitty’s health. It’s an irreversible procedure that will have emotional, physical and behavioral side-effects. What is actually declawing? It’s a surgical procedure during which the lasts joints of the cat’s paws are amputated. The procedure itself is very painful, and the uncomfortable sensations will continue every time the cat will walk, jump or run. A cat’s life is all about balance. When an important section of its front paws is amputated, the cat’s balance is severely damaged. Imagine how distressing it feels! Plus, without her front claws, the cat is totally defenseless. Once removed, the claws will never grow back and your kitty will become distressed and insecure. She will start having an annoying behavior, act unfriendly and avoid people, including you. Some cats stop going to their boxes after the declawing procedure, because it feels too weird to scratch in the litter without claws! So they start finding more comfortable places to go… I’m sure you’ll not like these new ideas!

Please, don’t do this to your little loving kitty that totally depends on you!

Now let’s move to the solution. You already understand that declawing is not an option. You also have to know that it’s not possible to stop a cat from scratching – it’s a natural healthy instinct that will keep your cat’s claws sharp and ready for action!

Offer your furry friend the opportunity to feel as close to nature as possible! Buy her a cat scratching post and let her have all the amount of scratching she needs! If your kitty will feel balanced, strong and happy, you’ll be happy as well! It’s the purrrrfect solution!