Originally posted by Sirrahsim
I don't think he would use a scratching post seeing as he had the tendenectomy done and can't voluntarily extend his claws. I tried tonight to trim his claws and was rewarded with a few lovely gashs in my thigh (teaches me to wear shorts while wrestling a ticked off feline ) There MUST be some secret that i just haven't heard about yet.
Sadly this might be a tendenectomy related problem. But I won't put my standard rant here, as the deed has already been done

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Yes, you are right. Most cats will stretch and claw on posts to help remove the old claw layer, which your cat can not do.

Also it helps if you trim their claws from a young age.

I can trim Bramble & Tigs claws on my own (they need it as they have been inside for 6 months)

But with George, we have a different approach (who doesn't go out enough to keep his claws worn down naturally.)

My partner picks George up and stands up, I stand in front and with my partner cuddling George, I quickly trim each paws. Always starting with the fronts and don't forget the dew claw at the back on the leg.

Some people sneak up on a sleeping cat and trim away successfully.

Or you can even trim just one or two claws a day, until they are all done.

Basically keep trying different methods until you find the one that suits you.