I have known that cats and leather furniture have never been a good combination. So for the length of my ownership of my leather recliner, I have had it covered with an old heavy comforter to protect it when not in use.

In the two years that I've had it, I haven't had a problem, but a few days ago, the comforter had slipped off the top as my kitten scrambled up the chair to get a bug that was flying around.

The scratches aren't deep, but they are showing tan against the darker leather and I was hoping that someone could offer some easy repair tips.

Doug

Please try these links:

Repairing Cat Scratches on Leather Sofa (http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf105113.tip.html)

Leather Repair Kits .com - Happy Customers (http://www.leatherrepairkits.com/happy_customers.htm)

Leather Magic Leather Repair Testimonials (http://www.leathermagic.com/Pages/testimonials.htm)

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... then declaw the cat...

There is an inexpensive leather repair kit sold at automotive shops such as Autozone. It comes with a gel compound and a heating tool. It works pretty well for simple repairs.

Shoe polish works wonder on leather since that is what most shoes are made of.

DO NOT DECLAW THE CAT. This is inhumane, a willful maiming of the cat, akin to cutting off your fingers at the first knuckle or joint. Most vets will refuse to do the procedure, and if you find one that does you have found an unethical vet. Cat Scratching Solutions (http://www.catscratching.com/#declaw)

There are other alternatives, softpaws is one, using scratching posts and then training your cat to use them - PurrFect Post - Sisal Cat Scratching Post Veterinarian - designed to prevent furniture scratching (http://www.purrfectpost.com/) and Helpful Tips for Good Cat-Scratching Habits from Veterinarian, Dr. Schelling (http://www.purrfectpost.com/helpful_tips.html)

If you aren't willing to put in the effort to solve the problem and are considering declawing, not saying you are - this is in part a reply to Father Mike, do that cat a favor and find it an owner who will actually give it the care it deserves.

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