Twitter Thread: People Are Giving The Best Alternatives To Delaw Cats And This Is Awesome

Cats have claws as their mysterious weapons, and they inherit this from their ancestors. Nowadays, domesticated or pet felines don't necessarily need their claws, but they are part of their anatomy. As cats' claws continue growing, it can somehow impact their daily behaviors. Cats will need to scratch things to keep their claws not too long, otherwise, they'll have to move and walk with difficulties.
Some cat owners decide not to keep these claws because they don't want their cats to scratch other animals or destroy their furniture. For some people, the reason is much simpler. When they bathe their cats, they get scratched, feel painful, and therefore, they want to do something to protect their flesh.
Declawing cats, however, doesn't receive a lot of support. The American Veterinary Medical Association has recently shown their disagreement with people having their cats declawed because it makes these felines have problems while walking, and the recovery takes a long time.
Therefore, people are finding an alternative way to declaw their cats without harming them. This Twitter user comes up with creative and practical alternatives and shares them with the whole Internet. Her posts make a useful Twitter thread from which other owners can learn and apply to their cats as well. Scroll down to read the full thread.

#1 Cats have a preferred texture, which is scratching

#2 Reward them!

#3 This is a post to prevent people from harming their cats

#4 And actually, cat scratches are not completely bad

#5 Cat scratches are different in every cat

#6 This is a fact!

#7 They scratch for a reason - because they want to get your attention

#8 Please use treats, toys and pay attention to them

#9 You can also buy this type of product for your scratchers. If you have kitties, please make the choice easier

#10 It's the most effective if you keep the scratching item near the object of desire

#11 Trim their nails is also a good idea. There are tons of trimmers you can buy from the market

#12 Or you can get them items when they start scratching something

#13 If you wonder where you should cut your cat's nails, here's the answer

#14 Kitty's reaction is important

#15 Don't forget to put this styptic powder on hand

#16 If necessary, train them because it's good for no one else but themselves

#17

#18 Do not let them run away, but you'll decide when the nail time is done

#19 Meet Gandalf, who is very good at having her nails cut. She do her nails every 1-2 weeks

#20 A big thing for this is your energy

#21 Why you should trim your cat's claws? Read here!

#22 Sometimes, this work requires you to be able to use trimmers

#25 Don't reuse your own glue

#26 But let's try plastic nail caps

#27 So, this is a note on how to cute it on the nail: Trim the bottom bump

#28 Also, this requires a lot of handling. Remember to use cat-safe glue!