Reviews for Soft Claws Natural Kitten FelineMPN: 29401NAT
$16.99 - $19.98
By gsxrbunnie on
 - Jan 24, 2011
Love themI had the vet put these on both of my cats when they went in for their yearly shots. Yesterday was the first time I personally have tried to but them on. All I can say is wow, my kitten was not to happy. Now I'm kinda scared of even trying the big old cat. But I do love them. Wish I would have done this years ago on the older cat (then maybe my door frames wouldn't be so torn up). The only thing I wish is that Petco would carry all the colors. It would be easier to tell on the cats if 1 has fallen off it they were colored and not clear. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
By pinknails3 on
- Dec 11, 2010
I put these on the squirmiest cat in the world.I adopted a cat who was previously abused and HATES being restrained in any way, which he lets you know with his claws and teeth. I was going to pay my vet to apply these, but thought I'd give it a try. Here are my big tips: -Clip your cat's nails the day before so that it's not too much paw handling in one day. -Pick a place to apply them that is on a table top against a wall so that the cat cannot run forwards (into the wall) or backwards (into you). -Have a buddy who can hold your cat by the nape of the neck if your cat starts biting. -BEST TIP: Open a can of your cat's favorite food and have it on the table top for them to nibble while you apply the Soft Claws. It is so much easier when your cat is distracted/happy to be eating. This also helps your cat stay still & occupied for 5 minutes while the product dries. The food is crucial to keeping a cat with more personality calm and content. Hope this helps! Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
By MaoMao on
- Sep 3, 2010
wonderful alternative to declawingThese take a little effort to learn to put them on properly and they don't stay on for much more than a couple of weeks. We still have to check the cat's claws constantly and replace the fallen soft claws, otherwise you will get scratched when the soft paws fall off. This is a wondeful alternative to declawing which is unnatural and painful Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
By JPirate on
- Aug 16, 2010
Works perfectly if you use them correctly.Most of the bad reviews for these are from people with either unrealistic expectations for an item or from people who didn't use them correctly. If you have a nippy or squirmy cat these might be a bit difficult to use but with practice they become a breeze to get on. The most important step to remember is to clip the nails first before putting them on as stated in the directions. They only last for a few weeks at best but honestly your cats nails will have grown enough in that time to warrant redoing anyway. Having to redo them so often is pricey but so is replacing your furniture. De-clawing requires the removal of part of the cats toe so it is something that would never ever be an option to me. These are a wonderful alternative that will help protect your furniture and your cat if they are an obsessive scratcher. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
By fhaney0828 on
- Aug 1, 2010
Really saves the furniture! lolMy cat loves to scratch up things, as most cats do. I have tried scratching posts, the double-sticky tape stuff, and my husband was threatening to have her declawed and I don't agree with that at all. So, I thought I would try these before we had to resort to any of that. These do work! The caps on her dew claw and 1st one fall off all the time, but other than that she can't do any real damage with two claws exposed, lol. I really like these, and my new furniture can stay looking nice! Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
By Steen on
- Jul 2, 2010
Worked Better Than ExpectedMy kitty loves attention and always wants in your lap...by any means possible. I was getting tore up from this, scratches all over, very painful. Putting these on him were super easy, but again, just the touching and attention he was getting meant he loved the experience. They've been on for a few weeks now and it's so much fun, no more cuts and scratches and playing with him is 100% fun now. Only one fell off so far, I just replaced it and it's back to pain free fun! I am super happy with this product! Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
By DPurd on
- Jun 12, 2010
AMAZING!!!!!!I got these for my fiance's kitten who would constantly scratch me and our bedroom door. These are amazing! I can even give the cat a bath without getting red gashes up and down my arms. While they come off pretty easy because the cat is still a little small, it's easy to reapply if you just wrap them in a blanket. I keep them right next to our bed now whenever we need a new cap. I LOVE THESE!!!! Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
By xdolphin222 on
- Feb 28, 2010
Useful but not the final solutionI have 4 cats that are declawed and two that are not. I thought I would try Soft Claws as a solution to declawing. First of all the glue in the kits is useless, nails pop right off. I ended up using human fake nail glue and that did work much better. Soft Claws are useful in that they do prevent SOME clawing damage, but not all. Even with the nails on, my cats are still able to dig into the weave of my carpet and pull it out. One of my cats will actually dig into the carpet right beside the scratching post! This is the way I see it. I would rather see a declawed cat with a home rather than a cat with claws that is homeless. Both cats are now scheduled to be declawed in two weeks. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
By RuffHaus on
- Jan 14, 2010
Can't live without!This product has saved my furniture from destruction! I am using Soft Claws on my kitten until she is old enough to have her front paws declawed. My kitten does not like her paws touched, so I wrap her snugly in a towel while I apply the caps. If the cap is too large I snip off the opening with nail clippers. Cats nails are made of layers that shed and when this happens the cap falls off. 2-3 caps a week fall off of my kitten. The only con is the price. Its a little expensive but still worth not having claw marks on my furniture! Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
By LINZWO on
- Oct 22, 2009
GreatI used these on my adult cat when he was younger and do not have to now because he knows what he can and cannot scratch. My kitten I am still working with but in time he will come around too. Like others have said your cat wont know the power of their claws, well you need to teach them, when they have the covers on they should still be corrected when clawing things.That way they will lear what is right and wrong... Love these! Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
By gia101 on
- Sep 20, 2009
a great solution to clawingEasy to apply, but pay attention, the adhesive is essentially super glue and the potential for disaster is looming if you have a squirmy cat or any penchant for clumsiness. One cat has taken to it very well, the other has chewed off all but three. I will definitely buy these again, because they're saving the carpet and the furniture! Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
By amberski on
- Mar 10, 2009
Great for my cat!I have a really laid back cat who occasionally stretches his uncovered claws along the back of a chair or on the carpet. He wasn't adamant about destroying furniture so even if I don't replace one that falls off after 2 weeks right away, I'm not too worried. I don't think this product is THE alternative to de-clawing. I just got lucky with a cat who's so chill that he doesn't mind me doing his nails...I think he might like it when I paint them. :) And now he's taken up this really cute habit of biting all his nails (I only put the soft-claws on his front paws). A previous review mentioned that because of the soft claws his or her cat now doesn't realize the severity of their scratching. This is a great point. However, my cat has almost completely given up clawing rendering it futile but he now bites extremely hard! Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
By JDNYC on
- Dec 2, 2008
Not recommendedI purchased a new italian leather reclining couch and chair. Didnt want to declaw my cat so I purchased these and stuck them on her front and back claws. I followed the instructions to the T, and they worked for about two weeks. Then, yesterday a back and front cap came off while i was at work and my new couches had gashes all over them from her running around on them. I now have to get my cat declawed...sad, but i dont see these as a truly affective alternative if your motive is to save your furniture...all it takes is one day of having them off and your cat cant wait to dig her freshly uncovered claw into your beautiful furniture. another thing to consider...when you put these on your cat, they begin to realize that they cant hurt you anymore when they extend their (covered) claws...so if u start to use these, youre stuck changing them every 2 weeks to a month for the rest of his/her life. Once they fall off or u decide your cat doesnt need them anymore, they wont udnerstand that their claws can seriously hurt you. I have the cuts to prove it, and it was only one day. hope this helps, and goodluck. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
By Lbowles on
- Oct 28, 2008
a great declawing alternativeworks WONDERS on my unruly kitten, A+ product Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
By TDRH on
- Jul 20, 2008
Amazing productWe rent, and did not want our cats tearing up the house! We are against declawing, so we tried Soft Claws and LOVE this product! It took about 2 minutes for the cats to forget they were on...they don't even notice them now. The first time we put them on, my husband held the cats and I put them on. Now, I can do it in literally 2-5 minutes. Every week or so, I check to see if any have fallen off, and simply replace the ones that are gone....about 2 per month. The caps last for several weeks, and as the claw grows, they will fall off, but it is a slow process and very low maintanance! I must confess, we use regular super glue (not the adhesive that comes in the package..it was dried up) and so far so good. I doubt that regular super glue is healthly, but it lasts forever, and no adverse effects yet! The cats are not able to lick it or eat it because it dries inside the cap instantly. Good Luck! Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? TopAdvertisement  
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Amazing Product
I love this product! We bought Soft Paws 2 days ago for our 1 year old cat Abigail. We bought them because we are moving out of country, and she kept popping the airbed which we sleep on and clawing us up. She was not too happy about getting them put on (we did it ourself's, took about 10 minutes, simple) After she got them on she was happy and pleasent again. I don't even think she notices them. :) They are super amazing and I was joking with my husband that our kitty will be wearing them for as long as she lives. :)
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