You need to examine your cat’s claws and paws on a regular basis. Don’t declaw your cat, but rather trim its nails. Pay close attention to your cat’s behavior, make sure your cat is walking normally and there’s no limping.  Provide your cat with a lot of scratching posts and different surfaces for it to scratch on. And, of course, clean your home! Keep your cat’s walking areas clean; by making them clean, they will be safe for your cat, its claws, and its overall health.