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Is a cat shelf and scratch post good for my declawed apartment cat?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Longhair | Female | spayed

I live in an apartment, should I put up a shelf for my cat? She is declawed is it necessary to get a scratch post?

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 24th, 2019

Cats that are declawed still like a scratching post so yes, I think you should get her one. The cat shelf is a really awesome idea! Cats love those! All environmental enrichment is good especially for a cat living in an apartment. This article may give you more ideas. ( https://www.thedrakecenter.com/materials/environmental-enrichment-indoor-cats )

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