In cat shit, possibly.

Yeah I would suggest a throw or something. The cats will calm down as they get older and be less likely to damage it.

I would never agree with full declawing but is it possible to get them filed down by a vet or groomer? May not be possible as kittens still.

Cats are actually fast learners. When I had a cat my ex was majorly allergic to it's hair. Consequently he wasn't allowed on any furniture or bedding. Didn't take him long to come to terms with this, but then again, he wasn't a kitten.

Heh

Nick, a couple of my friends put soft claws on their cats. It has caused no issues, I don't see where the cruelty aspect is. The cats get so used to it, after a while they'll happily sit at peace while they're applied.

It also makes the cats look like they've got painted nails. That's a plus or a minus, depending on your point of view.

Yup, they've been using them for years now. You have to keep an eye, because they naturally degrade / fall off, so there is still the very occasional scratch, but nothing much.

I think that's part of the reason they use shocking pink ones; it's easier to spot when one's come off.

Citrus fruit is another option - they don't like it. Put orange or lemon peel on the sofa until they get the message.

Not guaranteed, but we have had some success with it in our house.

afgavinstan wrote:

Bless wee Cooper! Not my dog (I wish) but I was walking through Glasgow Central this evening and met this lil' floof WHY DIDN'T I STEAL HIM FS

Think that's the same one as my mother in law has. So much softness.

We're looking after a husky for a weekend in two weeks, will be quite nice to take her for walks. 
There was an incident a couple of weeks ago though, the dog's from a colleague of B. He was at a family barbecue and had his dog with him. His aunt, who was hosting, had a very small dog. They kept them apart from each other, but in some way the husky managed to get to the smaller one and started to play by picking the small dog up by his neck and shaking her head around. Small dog didn't survive that. It was definitely play according to B his colleague, but his family of course wasn't happy, and were saying he had to put the dog to sleep. He doesn't want to as it wasn't an aggressive act, but still felt slightly weird to be around his dog for a while. 
B says we should still be fine when looking after her, as it isn't in a husky's nature at all to act like this, but still.

regmcfly wrote:

A PUPPER IS COMING TO PLAY IN OUR GARDEN ON SATURDAY THIS IS NOT A DRILL

Do a walk of the garden and check all potential escape routes. Might be worth having a quick Google of any plants you may to see if they are poisonous to dogs.

Have fun mainly.

Also Yucca plants, although Clayton has had a good munch and has been OK.

Achievement unlocked: FIRST TIME OUTDOORS.

That coat is ridiculously cool and foppish.

Proud stance, there. Clearly claiming the lands as far as he can see. Which isn’t far yet, he’s only wee.

Oh goodness.