Can You Use Super Glue on Soft Paws?

If you've been dealing with your cat clawing your furniture, you've probably looked into Soft Paws for Cats. Soft Paws are an effective way to cut down on nail damage, but the adhesive provided has some problems.

  1. Cats need to claw

    • It's part of a cat's natural instinct to sharpen its claws. Cats are predators, and they need to always be ready to strike, so to speak.

    Soft Paws for Cats

    • Since many people don't want to declaw their cats, one option is to use Soft Paws, which is a set of rubberized tips that are secured over your cat's nails with a fast-drying adhesive.

    Super Glue and Soft Paws

    • The adhesive provided with Soft Paws tends to dry out quickly once the tube is opened. Tom Kane of Noah's Ark Pet Shop suggests using Super Glue if the Soft Paws adhesive can't be used. "We've used Super Glue with the Soft Paws for years without any ill effects," Kane said.

    Super Glue vs. provided adhesive

    • In the end, you'll probably find there is very little difference between using Super Glue as opposed to the adhesive that comes with Soft Paws.

    Clipping the nails

    • If you want to make sure that you get the maximum life out of the Soft Paws, prior to using the Super Glue with the rubberized tips, gently clip each nail slightly. This will prevent the fully sharpened nail from piercing the tip.