Declawing,if no-what now?

I have been debating the issue of declawing my cat, Sparkle, too(but I've been debating it for 4 years and she's 6 now), and after reading some of the opinions of fellow posters on the subject I'm even less inclined to want to do this than before(although I guess it's obvious I wasn't really 100% sold on the idea). My problem though is that she has torn up our couch and chair in the living room and does occasionally claw at the carpet. I have tried several different types of scratching posts/mats/toys, etc. which she has played with or rubbed on but has no interest in scratching any of them(even after being treated with the catnip that comes with the product). She also won't allow me to clip her claws, which confuses me because she used to let me do it when she was a kitten with no problems(and no, I've never clipped too far down and gotten into the quick to hurt her. I've always been VERY careful about that!) and I've tried different types of clippers/nail trimmers too. Even got one of those pedi-paws. She was more interested in sniffing at it and watching the head spin but wouldn't let me anywhere near her claws with it! I'd be willing to take her to a groomer but I've never seen one that says they work with cats-just dogs. Anyone have a suggestion?

What about the nail caps? It's worth a try.

The Soft Paws/Claws nail caps are a good idea. They do require the claws to be trimmed though. It's best to get a vet or vet tech to show you how to do it the first time. I believe most vets charge about $10 to do it.

With scratching posts, it's very much trial and error to find the right texture and placement. Some prefer vertical scratchers vs. horizontal, carpet vs. sisal, etc. Also some cats don't react to catnip so that may not help.

You can also try putting double-sided tape on areas you don't want her to scratch.