You could use ScatMats.

Posted By: Misha on 2007-07-27
In Reply to: Would I be a horrible person if - MT4eight

They are battery-powered and you can set different levels of shock. It's just like a static-electric shock and freaks them out. Cats are smart, so you have to disguise the scat mat a piece of fabric. However, this would basically teach the cat to stay off the couch, which probably isn't what you want - no more snuggle time on couch. Alternatively, you could put furniture covers on until he/she learns to use a scratching post or something.

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Would I be a horrible person if - MT4eight
- Don't think it's a bad thing, especially if they are indoor cats. nm - maam1
- You could use ScatMats. - Misha
- Try this ideas - - catlady
- I wanted more info as well on this topic (sm) - Hayseed
- Soft Paws - Rad MT
  - Do those stay on or do they fall off when the kitty scratches? - ER MT
    - http://softpaws.com/ - Rad MT
  - How cute is that? - PAMT~MDM
- All the vets I ever worked with had their cats declawed. - nm
  - vets - romey
    - When I worked for vets, they and staff always disclosed - it was akin to removing 1st joint of finger. No se
      - Good that some are being upfront - romey
    - It is a MEDICAL procedure. I suppose - NY MT
      - ummm let's see, NO - romey
- Cat away spray - cat lover
- It's a serious step, but.... (sm) - tnmt
- Mutilation is mutilation - romey
  - Right-on. - nmsg
- No, you wouldn't be a horrible person - PAMT~MDM
- Buy one of those thick doormats. My cats love SM - Gabby Haze
  - we just took the more rowdy cat to the groomer - MT4eight
- There are other ways. Declawing is actually - - Flibertygibbit
- I had it done for the same reasons as you. sm - trose
- Declawing cats - LinK
- Declaw them. Mine is, no problems, she stays inside though. nm - webmedx
  - her answer - romey
  - They both stay inside, but the one is 8 years old - MT4eight
    - It would be much harder for them to adapt. - sm - Flibertygibbit
    - The big picture is what happens to the cat (sm) - Hayseed
      - Thank you all for making me feel - MT4eight
        Cats - LinK
    - Could you just put a blanket or something over that area? - nm
    - Just like with people - sm
      - Alternative to declawing - twink

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