Can Declawed And Cats With Claws Live Together?

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Declawed cats and cats with claws can successfully live together. The bigger issue is providing a proper introduction and a harmonious household.

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Simply put, before introducing a new cat into your home, ensure your cats are spayed or neutered- regardless of whether they’re declawed or not.

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The goal is to provide a slow and stress-free introduction for both cats. Cats are naturally territorial creatures and aren’t always great at sharing anything.

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Nope, everything that applies to a normal feline introduction applies when cats are clawed or declawed too.

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Consider nail caps. They are primarily designed to manage destructive scratching of furniture but can also be used to prevent cats from scratching people or each other.

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