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What are alternatives to declawing cats?
Ok so next year I am moving out to L.A. and in some places its illegal to declaw cats but I want to get a kitten and I don't want it to scratch up all the furniture and stuff. What are some other things I can do other than declaw? Thanks
Do you think declawing cats is inhumane?
Whatever your stand please give me a reason why. I will share my opinion after. Thank you
Alternate methods for declawing cats?
Okay, so we've had indoor cats all my life, and we've always had them declawed. However, I've been reading up on it on how much it hurts them, etc and I definitely don't won't to declaw our newest cat. My mom said her friend once had put beads on her cat's claws so they couldn't claw things. Does anyone know how we could do this? I'm guessing you'd use seed beads or something, but couldn't the cat bite them off and accidentally ingest them or something?And just as a detail, my sister clips her nails she used to groom dogs and stuff so she knows how to clip them , but they're still pretty sharp, and she has a habit of attacking moths through the screen window and getting her claws stuck p
What is so wrong in declawing cats?
I went to try and adopt a cat yesterday at a no kill adoption center,...and they would not approve my application because I said I would declaw the front paws of my new cat. I have had cats my entire life and always declawed them they were only indoor cats and ALL my cats have been happy, healthy and well taken care of. Actually I would LOVE to come back in life as one of my pets because they have so much love, toys, food,....I even get pet insurance for each of them. I looked up on my vets website if they perform the declaw surgery and this is what they say about it " Declaw surgery is a much debated topic in the field of Veterinary medicine, this procedure involves the amputation of the last digit on each of the front toes, a procedure roughly comparable to cutting off your own fingertip at the first joint. The skin is then glued or stitched over the exposed joint, and the recovery process begins. If any one topic is sure to produce a discussion among cat lovers, it's declawing. The procedure is widely performed to end scratching and is just as widely vilified. We feel that a declawed kitty is much better off than a homeless one and when it comes to the decision of declawing a destructive kitty over putting it into a shelter, we would much rather perform surgeryHowever, we do not recommend declawing older, mature cats as they have a prolonged healing time after the procedure as apposed to younger patients. We also do not recommend all four paw declaws as these patients have a much more difficult recovery. All of our declaw procedures are performed using a laser. In this surgery, a laser rather than a scalpel blade is used to disarticulate the third toe bone. Advantages of laser surgery include virtually no bleeding during surgery , less post operative pain, and in many cases, no bandages." I totally agree with what they say. I think people who are against declawing are crazy. I mean...they are okay with a surgery that " cuts off their balls" ...and that is not considered cruel as well?It IS painful for the cat IF they were awake when it was done...but they are asleep as with any surgery. They have some pain for a few weeks and then they are fine the rest of there life. I have seen SO many people give away cats because they did not like their furniture being torn up.What is worse....animals in shelters or being " put down" because of lack of homes or somebody who wants to get a cat but also have nice furniture. The people I know who delcaw are the best cat owners I know because they take care of things...their pets...their children...their furniture.I NEVER had litter box or biting issues in any cat I got declawed...did not change their personalities at all. Actually because they could no longer scratch each other it helped them get along....so I just do not agree. People who are against it probably dont even have cats.do you also have a problem with a baby's ambilical cord being cut at birth? LOLDo you crazy " anti claw" people also have a problem with dog's tails being cut off? Like cocker spaniels?give me a break...cats are also born with testicles or ovaries for a reason but we happily remove them too. Declawing IS for their benefit...because otherwise a lot of cats would be sent off to shelters because of damage they do to people and furniture.If they cannot talk then how do YOU know they are in so much pain?then I guess you are anti claw crazies are also against circumcision. LOL.
What is everyone's problem with declawing cats?
Okay, I kinda already know the answer, but honestly, why are the only people who have an opinion the ones who don't own cats, indoor cats or even an indoor cat who has been declawed and lives a wonderful, fulfilling life? I've raised cats most of my adult life and all of them have had their front claws removed. I'm perfectly aware of the process and how declawing a cat is the equivalent of cutting off the tips of your fingers at the first joint. Every vet who has removed my cats claws provides me with the best possible care, instructions on how to care and clean the wounds post surgery and what to look for in infection, and pain medicine for the cat. I am not inhumane. If I was, the cat would never be fed, they'd be abused and ignored and eventually abandoned. All of my cats have turned out perfectly healthy after being declawed and have suffered no ill effects. And I chose to have them declawed not because I care more for my furniture, that wasn't even an issue, but because cat scratches can cause infection. And a few answers I've come across are just idiotic. Like " cats don't scratch for no apparent reason." And " train the brat before you disfigure the cat" . " If you're getting scratched it means you're not treating your cat right." Really? Actually, cats retract their claws not only when in defense mode, but also when kneading and when playing. I've allowed all my cats to keep their back claws for natural defense. I do know people who have taken both front and back out and I don't agree with it. But suffice it to say, those cats are also fine. No behavioral problems or ill effects post surgery. So what is everyone's problem?
What r ur views on declawing cats?why?
personally im opposed
Where is declawing cats banned ?
3 questions really1.Has anyone a list of where declawing is already banned ?2.Why do people get cats if they don't like that they have claws ?3.Is it true when declawing is banned there will be more cats in Rescue Shelters ?Thank you.
What are your opinions on declawing cats?
I would like to hear some of your opinions on de clawing cats. I personally think that it is animal creulty and that it should be banned. It takes a way a cats main defence What if a cat died because it had been declawed and it couldn't defend itself from another cat or a dog or a fox? Are you for or against declawing or do you share the same beliefs as me?
I know declawing cats can cause issues does the same happen with dogs that are de-barked?
Cats that have been declawed can have healthy and behavioral issues later in life due to it.I was wondering if the same happens to dogs that are debarked?Not really looking for personal stories. Ppl tell me their declawed cats don't have any issues as well but I see first hand the health problems a declawed cat has. So while some aren't affected, others are. shrug more looking for factsi do own a declawed cat. She's on a couple supplements because she's developed arthritis and the vet I go to confirmed that was the cause. Again FACTS people. All of you are telling me personal stories and opinions. WHERE ARE THE FACTS? and sorry, I'm not a lazy owner. My cats are all trained to use their posts and my sheltie breed known for barking knows when to stfu
Isn't it hypocritical that cat lovers are first to advocate against declawing cats yet promote neuturing them!?
They call declawing inhumane, but not neutering. Well neutering cats for your own self interest is inhumane as well. It is abusing and removing the functions of what the cat was born with. Kristal thank you for proving to the world that the hypocrisy exists.
Does declawing cats actually hurt them?
We got a 10 week old kitten, extremly playful little kitty. My kids love her and there constantly playing, the only problem is the kittens always scratching them, She plays a little too rough not really the right word but cant think of the word with them. She jumps from like bookshelves or the bed onto them and ends up scratching them pretty badly. I've heard declawing them which we wouldnt do for atleast another 2 weeks, until she is 3 months old is extremly painful for them and a few other problems with it, dont remember exactly. But i can't really let her scratch my kids up like she has been.Is de clawing really that painful for them? The vet said they put them to sleep while they do it so they dont feel a thing...Another question, shes also starting to bite when we play with her, is that normal or what do i do to stop her? She doesnt draw blood she just bites until you yell at her.
How do you feel about declawing cats?
I know some people think its ok and some think its cruel...i don't like it but i just want to hear your opinion
Declawing cats: Good or bad?
This isn't really a question, i just want other peoples opinions on what they think of de clawing cats. i personally thinks its cruel and its taking away one of your cats most vital defenses, how would a cat defend itself without claws? it couldn't just bite... but really i want to know what you people think, after i heard on the internet that the Big cats off some TV show where all going to be Declawed...
Declawing cats / dealing with spooked cats?
my question is basically has two parts. About six months ago, my partner and I adopted a male cat from a shelter here in the local community. Mr. T. is 2 1 2 years old, and his motor skills are handicapped aka the portion of his brain is underdeveloped, and he is unable to walk normally, can't jump on furniture taller than 2 feet, and often times runs into walls. We love him very much, but lately he's been acting very jumpy. Anything and everything seems to spook him these days.When Mr. T. gets spooked his claws come he has not been declawed. Twice now, once with me and once with my partner, he has scratched us hard enough to send us to the hospital. Thankfully he hasn't caused any harm to our kids yet.Question 1 What causes cats to get spooked? Nothing in our daily lives has changed since we picked him up, and it's been only the last 2 weeks that he's been acting " crazy," and we have never abused him. He continues to crave attention from us.Question 2 Is declawing the next option? We've tried all other alternatives soft paws, scratching rugs, scratching posts he doesn't scratch at the furniture thank goodness , but his scratching is causing serious harm to others.Again, he's 2 1 2 years old, so it might be too late to have him declawed. Are there any other solutions? We don't want to send him back to the home where we picked him up, but unless we can stop the bleeding, we might not have any other choice. Help Thanks for all of your supportive and detailed suggestions. My partner and I talked, and yes we've agreed that declawing is not the best answer. We'll continue to monitor his behavior and hope for the best.Because ours is not a busy house hold, he gets plenty of down time all to himself during the day. Because he yearns for attention and petting, he'll continue to get those. Because he does well with the Soft Paws, we'll continue to use those. Because he loves the kids, he'll continue run after them. Because we've never changed his diet even from when we brought him home initially , we'll stick to it.The suggestion of joing a CH group is an excellent suggestion. I never considered something like that. We'll be able to learn what we can about providing the best care he needs.Thanks for all the advice
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