Declawing cats: what it actually is, and why most vets say no
Declawing is amputation of the last bone of each toe, not nail removal. The AVMA discourages it. Banned in many places. Here’s what works instead.
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Why does my cat scratch the furniture, and how to make it stop?
You can’t stop scratching (it’s hardwired) but you can redirect it. The post, the placement and the transition that work.
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Indoor cat behavior and enrichment: what works, what doesn’t
The practical playbook for indoor cat behavior and enrichment: what cats actually need, the highest-leverage setup changes, and when behavior is a vet visit.
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Should I declaw my cat?
No. Declawing is amputation of the last bone of each toe, not nail removal. The AVMA discourages it; many countries and US states have banned it. Better options.
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Are vertical or horizontal scratchers better?
Depends on your cat. Watch where she scratches now. Most homes need one of each.
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My cat won’t use the scratching post — what do I do?
Usually wrong post, wrong place, or both. The four-part diagnostic: orientation, substrate, height, location.
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Where should I put a scratching post?
Next to wherever she’s already scratching, not across the room. Why proximity matters more than aesthetics.
