I never had any of my cats declawed and I never will.

To answer you inquiry, I bellieve "Soft Paws" are those faux kitty nails you glue over your cat's own claws so they cannot do as much damage if they scratch inappropriately. If your cat will allow it, clipping the claws will also dull the talons and reduce your property damage.

Most importantly, training is the key, and providing lots of vertical and horizontal scratching "posts" in different mediums so your cat can chose its preference. Some like sisal covered, some like carpet, some like natural wood. My advice is to experiment and offer options until you see which type kitty uses. If you happen to witness when one of the designated posts is used by kitty, reward with a treat to reinforce positive bahavior.