We currently use them for the kittens to protect their eyes. Because of their lack of upper eyelids, they were getting serious corneal lesions. Being polydactyl kittens doesn't help matters either.

They kittens do really well with thier Soft Paws. They actually like having their claws clipped, but don't like the initial few minutes after a longer application (more than three or four).

To give you an idea as far as how long they last, I'll tell you how long Samson's pinks are turning to blue. He was scheduled for his spay surgery the first week of December and had all pink Soft Paws on all his toes. When we found out Emma was a boy, thus Samson, we couldn't wait to change those pinks to blues. Right now, he has 6 blues and 8 pink toes. For kittens, I think that's good.

Phoebe seems to keep her's on longer than Samson.

As far as the application, it helps to have two people do it, although David is the one who actually does all the Soft Paws for the kittens.

For the bigger ones, its best to have one person hold and speak softly to the cat, while the other glues them on. You have to clip the claws first, then fill up the nail caps and then attempt to apply them right away. For us, we clipped their nails, then played with them. An hour later, we'd fill up half the nail caps (or just one or two, depending on the cat) and have one person hold, one person apply. You have to hold the cat for 60 seconds while the glue dries, that was probably the most annoying part for the cat as they want to get down.

Micah was the only cat that couldn't care less what we did. Basil didn't enjoy it, Noah and Noel had to be done while they were sleeping or quickly.

Good luck with whatever you decide. If you need any tips, let me know.