tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401894034548115444.post5474075198524820679..comments2024-03-12T14:37:44.752-05:00Comments on This D*mn House: TAZ!NVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05833093597689579655noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401894034548115444.post-29056565932118376452009-12-08T22:17:39.090-06:002009-12-08T22:17:39.090-06:00Yeah, I never meant this to devolve into a declawi...Yeah, I never meant this to devolve into a declawing debate ... I'm just SO pleased that Taz is healthy and happy in a new, loving home. And one that is welcome to us keeping contact!NVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05833093597689579655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401894034548115444.post-91914253227018322472009-12-08T20:55:49.351-06:002009-12-08T20:55:49.351-06:00Awww, an open adoption :) I'm staying out of t...Awww, an open adoption :) I'm staying out of the claw/declaw debate.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08038052536284974596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401894034548115444.post-70399451248279470132009-12-07T06:24:46.117-06:002009-12-07T06:24:46.117-06:00I should add, my trimming claws was a late additio...I should add, my trimming claws was a late addition practice as my cats got older and were less likely to keep the claws trimmed themselves. In earlier days I didn't do it and they still didn't scratch anything but the scratching posts.Karen Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13306986336556283751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401894034548115444.post-30762983957996184932009-12-07T06:22:45.864-06:002009-12-07T06:22:45.864-06:00It's been awhile since I've had kitties, b...It's been awhile since I've had kitties, but this is what worked for me about scratching stuff, as well as I remember:<br /><br />Scratching posts that are sturdy, heavy, and tall enough to not wobble when scratched on. The wobbling scares the cats away from using them. Also they like them tall enough so they can stretch out as they reach upwards.<br /><br />My cats always preferred carpeted posts and ignored sisal ones, but some cats like sisal, I understand.<br /><br />Have them in enough places so that the cats don't go for a sofa because a scratching post isn't conveniently nearby.<br /><br />I had carpet covered platforms of various kinds around, they use those to scratch on also.<br /><br />When I first brought scratching posts into the house, or got a new kitty, I would rub some catnip into the tops of the scratching posts, and then the cat would come over and put his paws on the posts so he could reach up and sniff the catnip, and that seemed to give him the idea to use the post.<br /><br />With this, I never had any furniture scratched.<br /><br />I also trimmed claws. I would do one or two at a time when the cat was relaxing in my lap.Karen Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13306986336556283751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401894034548115444.post-72674549544707718332009-12-06T12:32:24.539-06:002009-12-06T12:32:24.539-06:00I'm so happy to hear Taz is settling in so wel...I'm so happy to hear Taz is settling in so well! I saw your post on Jayne's blog about Toby's behavior. No wonder poor little Taz needed a new home. Like I said before - You did good!<br /><br />I know that declawing can be a very controversial subject. After finding out many years ago what is involved, I do not think I would ever have the heart to do it again. However, before that time, I did have cats declawed & they were back to their normal selves within a week. <br /><br />But I sooo understand the frustration since the new furguy has his claws. And he refuses to drink out of any water bowl we've given him. He'll only drink out of the fish bowl, but he leaves the fish alone. Go figure.Kate Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05656507183082068083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401894034548115444.post-54828391176658368612009-12-06T08:58:48.407-06:002009-12-06T08:58:48.407-06:00Victoria - I can understand the frustration, even ...Victoria - I can understand the frustration, even though I view declawing as amputation.<br /><br />Have you learned to cut your cat's claws yourself and do you trim them often? I know it's a little nervewrecking, but I've successfully gotten three cats to let me cut their claws. Giving them treats right after the trim helps tremendously! I use regular human nail clippers.<br /><br />Of course trimming the nails doesn't stop the clawing but it greatly reduces the damage they can do. I think it's the long, pointy, sharp nails that really cause damage.<br /><br />something to consider trying anyway. :)min hushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09460666548836420815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401894034548115444.post-63489765285332863762009-12-06T08:47:20.989-06:002009-12-06T08:47:20.989-06:00Victoria, declawing isn't having the claws rem...Victoria, declawing isn't having the claws removed, it is having the toe ends amputated from the last knuckle, the claws grow from these bones. So you're effectively removing half of each paw. this is what is euphamistically known as declawing, and this is what poor Taz has suffered. Please, if you were totally against declawing stay that way and don't cripple your cat.Babzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18182524888622005409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401894034548115444.post-48899080470218977492009-12-06T08:33:09.917-06:002009-12-06T08:33:09.917-06:00Awe. Thats really sweet. I used to be totally agai...Awe. Thats really sweet. I used to be totally against declawing, and I seriously tried everything. After spending $500 on items to help prevent my cats from declawing to no avail I am considering just having them removed. The claws that is.Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09820981396988839535noreply@blogger.com