Developed by a veterinarian, Soft Paws are vinyl nail caps that glue on to your cat's claws. It covers the claw tips so no damage occurs when your cat scratches. Soft Claws are an excellent alternative to declawing. They are completely safe and humane and can be used on cats of all ages. Each package of Soft Paws contains 40 nail caps, 2 tubes of adhesive, applicator tips and easy to follow instructions. Kittens up to about 5 months and 5lbs body weight generally fit into kitten size. It is best not to trim kittens nails before application.