Declawing w/ Dr. Eliza Sundahl

On this episode we talk with cat expert Dr. Eliza Sundahl about declawing: what it is, why people do it, why it’s a bad idea, and how to redirect unwanted scratching. Plus, could robot pets be the future of therapy animals? 

Declawing/Cat Scratching resources:

• It’s Natural For Cats To Scratch!
• Living With a Clawed Cat
• Cat scratching behaviour – a nuisance or necessity?
• Scratching on furniture and carpets
• Handout on strategies for reducing scratching
• Claw-Friendly Toolkit

Show links:

• Robots could replace real therapy dogs
• Maine Cat Missing for 5 Years Back Home After Owner Spots Feline’s Photo on Shelter Website
• Help us keep pets and people together!