Your cat’s claws will slide right off these mountable plastic shields when they scratch the sofa, and the subtle transparent design won’t mask your couch. Each 17-by-12-inch shield can be ...

For cat owners concerned about scratching, soft claw caps like Soft Claws can offer a short-term solution. These vinyl coverings are glued onto trimmed nails and prevent damage to furniture and skin.

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Moreover, while human and canine nails grow continuously, cats shed the claw’s outer sheath, preventing the claws from getting too long. Q: I recently adopted Bentley, a 1-year-old toy poodle mix.