Your veterinarian will gladly answer any questions you may have regarding your cat's health. It is true that cats usually have their own ideas about how to do things. Even so, cats can be taught to obey simple rules like not scratching the couch, eating plants, or jumping on the counter. Communication Yelling at your cat never works. Cats communicate in a different way than we humans do - they do not understand English.
Scratching is a normal exercise for cats.
If you help your cat understand the rules and give them a satisfying outlet for their scratching impulses, there will be no need to have them declawed. Provide your cat with an interesting indoor environment. Cats love to play and will appreciate simple and inexpensive toys like milk rings or paper balls. A nice, comfortable perch by a window can become your cat's very own entertainment and relaxation center. Safety Be sure to not only provide a fun atmosphere for your cat - but make sure it is a safe one as well.