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Some people were asking about SoftPaws. I work at a vet, and apply these things every day, to all kinds of cats. Here is my take:
Description: A set of rubber nail covers which are glued to the nail, after trimming, with a super-glue-like substance. They are used to keep the kitty from scratching things that may be damaged by unaltered nails.
They are really, really easy to apply if kitty cooperates, and will let you trim her nails easily. They take about 5-8 minutes to apply, once you get the hang of it.
They are relatively inexpensive (about £10-12/set, if applied at the vet, and they last 1-3 months.) They are even less expensive if you buy your own kit and apply them at home.
They do not interfere with normal claw usage, but protect things you do not want scratched, fairly effectively.
Some cats do very, very well with them.
Overall impression: I think trimming nails often (every 1-2 weeks) is a better, more wholistic solution to scratching problems, than SoftPaws. If you are unable to do this, SoftPaws may be a solution for you.
Overall, it is a good product, but may not be good for every cat.
Rating:
[4 of 5 Stars!] |
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