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06-09-2008, 04:55 PM   #11

Re: Claws


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Originally Posted by dandysmom
They do make horizontal scratchers; she might find one of those easier to use.....
If I can find one ...

(She prefers using hte bottom of the fence outside, there's a little bit that sticks out of the bottom of the fence that she lies down on, it doubles up as a scratching post)



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06-09-2008, 05:54 PM   #12

Re: Claws


There are plenty of scratching pads here.......reduced too!

http://www.zooplus.co.uk/shop/cats/s...cratching_pads



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06-09-2008, 08:05 PM   #13

Re: Claws


I have a largish tree branch salvaged from the arborists who were cutting down and sawing up a dead tree quite a few years back. Leia loves it, as did my others. And you can't get much cheaper than free!



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06-09-2008, 08:25 PM   #14

Re: Claws


I started a few cats back to trim their claws from when they were kittens. I have already 'done' kinsi. Only took about 1mm off but it gets them used to it, and if it ever needs doing then, not quite so much of a problem.

Love the idea of an old bit of tree branch, much more natuaral as well. - might look out for one, what a great idea.

Other brill scratch idea I found was in PaH. A sleeve that clips on to a table leg. Had a look on the web site to post link but can't find it?



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06-09-2008, 09:05 PM   #15

Re: Claws


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I started a few cats back to trim their claws from when they were kittens. I have already 'done' kinsi. Only took about 1mm off but it gets them used to it, and if it ever needs doing then, not quite so much of a problem.

Love the idea of an old bit of tree branch, much more natuaral as well. - might look out for one, what a great idea.

Other brill scratch idea I found was in PaH. A sleeve that clips on to a table leg. Had a look on the web site to post link but can't find it?
Agree 100% that starting them as kittens is the answer; worked with mine. Very difficult if you've rehomed an adult..... I can't take credit for the tree branch; my neighbor asked the tree men for one for her two, and called me. The bark is almost worn off a part of it where they've scratched. Leia has never once used the scratching post part of her cat tree....



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