Since cats and dogs are two totally different species who use their paws/claws in completely different ways, I personally don't understand how they can be compared or even to the finger nails of humans, not at all the same. But that's me.
That said, cat's have a need to hone their nails which is the reason they scratch. As cat owners are being educated on this, there is less of a need to have cats declawed because cats do develope a preference on what and where they like to scrach/hone their nails. If no other alternatives are provided they will choose their own honing spot, or your furniture. If you provide various types of scratching posts with different textures, you will find something that suits them and they will leave your furniture alone. Adult rehomed cats may present a bigger challenge however in redirecting their desires for honing their nails.
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