There are alternatives to declawing. There are small plastic nail covers that can be placed over your cats claws. The will need to be changed out regularly and your cat may be able to remove them, but not usually. These “nail caps” are sold in different colors, as you can see in the picture. Compare prices on nail caps below.

Teaching your cat not to scratch your furniture is difficult, but there are cat repellents that will make your job easier and may let your pet keep their claws. You will also need to provide an acceptable place for your cat to scratch, like a scratching post, so they can still sharpen their claws.

Ed Boks speaks FOR declawing cats at Santa Monica City Council

WOLVERINE & BLACK CAT CLAWS HC HARD COVER NM NEW $12.50

WOLVERINE & THE BLACK CAT : CLAWS HARD COVER BOOK FS $17.99

24-inch Kitty Cat Scratching Post $25.41 *Treat your cat right with a Majestic Pet scratching post *Cat post is ideal for the pet or pet lover in your life *Cat toy stands 24 inches high *Kitty Cat scratching post is covered in designer carpet *Wrapped in sisal rope designed to withstand the toughest claws *Cat furniture features a dangly cat toy for your cat or kittens to enjoy *Cleans easily with a vacuum and damp cloth *Includes simple step-by-step instructions Assembly required

SmartCat Ultimate Scratching Post $61.19 Scratching Post: Smart Cat Ultimate Scratching Posts at PETCOWinner of the 2004 Cat Fancy Editors Choice award!Fibrous and durable sisal material naturally inspires scratching. Perfect for conditioning nails (superior to carpeting which snags nails and encourages scratching on other carpeted surfaces). Sturdy 16 by 16 base eliminates wobbling and tipping which could discourage the cat from future attempts to use the post. The 32 post height allows the cat to stretch vertically while using the post (important for territorial marking purposes and for toning muscles). The finest materials and workmanship guarantee a scratching post that will remain attractive and useful.