How do you stop a kitten's bad but affectionate habit of climbing up your leg (and leaving very painful scratches) to be carried and petted?

Unless your cat will be going out doors gets it's claws removed, it will save your legs and your furniture. Of course if that is not an option the best way to teach that fiesty kitten to stop is by constantly... keep reading →

I would not be in favour of de-clawing the kitten, as a cat needs its claws for many purposes other than scratching you and the furniture. However, a cat that has little opportunity to walk on hard surfaces... keep reading →