Friday, May 21, 2010
De-claw or not to de-claw..that is my question.?
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I believe in declawing I just had it done to my kitten but you need to read up on it and be sure it is right for you first. Oh yeah, you will have a lot of bashing comments on here if you decide to declaw. Just remember to do whats right for you. Good Luck.
Our cats aren't declawed. We trim their nails, because declawing can have negative side effects on their personalities.we didn't want to take that risk.
Please don't. It's inhumane.
not. it is mean, and keeps a cat from being able to defend itself when it is outdoors. Most vets will recommend that you dont declaw your cats
do not de-claw
declaw unless you are out to survive!
I had our first cat declawed, and after I realized the pain he went through, I decided against having our new cat declawed. We just keep her nails trimmed, no problems really. I say no, it's too cruel.
Don't do that. It's wrong. You'll be taking away your cat's self-defense mechanism as well as their tool for scratching and cleaning. It can also have a negative effect on their personalities. Would you want someone to take off your fingernails? Please don't declaw your kitty! If the claws are a problem, just have them clipped.
I have one that is declawed and one that is not. Try using SoftClaws on your cats before you make the plunge to declaw.
Please do not declaw. they sell nail covers for cats at pet stores, that can be applied by you or the grooming department in the store. The only problem is they fall off as the nail grows, and will need to be replaced as the nails grow, they stay on for about a month and the cost is minimal to replace. Please consider.
I wouldn't. To declaw a cat is like removing your own fingers. You like to scratch yourself right? A cat does too.
If you have a problem with your cat tearing things up then you have 3 options:
1) buy some cat nail clippers and trim them yourself
2) take them to a vet or pet salon to get their nails trimmed
3) just buy those little plastic nail covers to make their claws less sharp.
Declawing your cat is like -compare it to pulling your ingernails out---declawing is very painful for the cat-can you imagine going to sleep and then waking up in this awful pain--they do not give a lot of pain medication. Also if your cat ever gets outside she will not be able to defend herself or get away by climbing-cats climb by hooking front claws in the object as tree or pole. They also defend mainly with front claws. They now have nail guards for cats Can Get at Petsmart, Petco or any Pet Store that go over the claws and stay for weeks-talk to your Vet-are safe and prevent the cat from clawing furniture. There are also scratching posts you can buy that the cat can be trained to scratch-sometime just showing and the cat will use. There is a spray-will not harm furniture-that can be sprayed on all you do not wish cat to be near. Declawing (cruel) is not necessary with all the other options.
DE-clawed it will save you a lot of money in the long run. cats love to sharped there claws on the corners of furniture and ruins it real quit.
don't
I strongly encourage you not to declaw. Many people don't understand that a declaw is not a simple nail trim; it's an amuputation of the bone at the first knuckle.
It causes the cat a great deal of pain and stress, as well as frequently causing behavioral problems later on. It's so brutal that it's been outlawed in many countries. And all so the owner can be more comfortable.
Claws are a cat's main line of defense, as well as helping to keep them mentally healthy by allowing them to mark their territory with a good scratch--hopefully on a post.
There are many alternatives to declawing: claw caps, behavior modification, deterrent sprays, nail trims--and they're all quite effective.
Cats have claws. If you aren't prepared to deal with claws, I don't think you should have a cat.
Please visit these sites for more information:
http://www.declawing.org/
http://declaw.lisaviolet.com/declawpics..
I've noticed that declawed cats tend to bite more,even when not afraid
you can buy caps for your cats.de-clawing does not guarantee that the nails wont grow back and also this is a painful procedure for cats. Just imagine someone snatching your nails out. This is basically the procedure. I think if you look at the results of the procedure you may not want to declaw your cat. Try caps
I had to declaw my cats because they destroyed over $2000 worth of window dressings in my home. It's a decision that I've always regretted. We live in a somewhat rural area and the cats have snuck out of the house on several occasions (they live indoors). I spend hours worrying about them and feel guilty because they don't have any methods of defending themselves. I do have one cat that managed to escape the declaw mission and found out that I can manage any scratching problems with something I bought for her at PetSmart.
It's corrugated cardboard in a box that has catnip sprinkled on it. The thing makes a mess and leaves little scraps of cardboard on the floor, but I have found it to be a lot less expensive and much more humane. I wish I had done this for my other cats.
I have been fostering mom cats and their kittens for over 4 yrs now and have found that the majority use their scratching post right from the get-go. I would recommend placing scratching posts in several rooms. Also, trimming their claws once a week would be helpful; they'll get used to it. I give mine a treat afterwards.
If you decide to declaw pls just declaw front paws only %26 if you must let your cat out pls don't remove its claws as it will need to defend itself. But pls don't let your cat out - it isn't safe. The last indoor/outdoor cat died in 1984 from a disease caught from the mice he caught. Cars %26 other animals are dangers. All of my foster mom cats were outdoors %26 I haven't had one yet who wanted out.
I wouldnt suggest it.. for several reasons (and if you read below I offer an alternative you may not know about)
the most common result is a change in personality - mostly they get a hightened "flight or fight" response. which means either they run and hide or bite. and are extra paranoid - I know a declawed cat who was killed by a pit bull when she chose to fight it rather than run, since running was a sign of weakness and often what weak animals do is put on a show of strenght in an attempt to diguise their vulnerability - unfortunately they dont know a pit bull isnt easily intimidated.. one of my current cats was declawed before we got her and if you pat her the wrong way - she bites.. and is extra nervous.
other problems are refusal to use litter, permanent pain in their toes, back problems. etc.
ok alternative solution - SOFT PAWS or similar claw protectors you glue to the front claws - they really work!
declawing should be a last resort to euthanasia.. people who are more worried about the looks of their sofa than about the mental health of their pet.if its a kitten - be aware that it will grow out of some of this behavior..
if you havent got a cat yet and are considering one - either get a cat who was already declawed OR get a breed who isnt so likely to be claw agressive -eg persian, himalayian
People vote against declawing all the time saying its cruel and painful, but I think they are forgetting that cats are survivors. People have surgeries and are cut open all the time, pets have involuntary surgeries all the time because we as pet owners do what is best for them.
With my cat, I opted to have him declawed through a laser surgery process that was a little more expensive, but less painful for him. You see, he's a kneader, he loves to snuggle and dig his paws into my neck while he purrs like crazy! With nails, doing this is not an option because I am not a scratching post. It has been over a year since his surgery, which went very smoothly, didn't affect his wonderful personality, or his love to knead and snuggle. It had only positive affects.
So! I think any one who thinks of the negative to this surgery, that says it is too painful, should know that any surgery is going to have pains, yet we do it for the animal knowing what's best for them. It is best to get them fixed, which may cause them pain, but we don't not get them fixed because of the discomfort! If your cat's quality of life will be better, I would say do it. I have had no regrets and I'm sure my cat doesn't either.
Also, people worry about cats getting declawed and them not being able to defend themselves, which is true. In the wild, they will not be able to survive without their claws, so you need to know that you will be caring for them for the rest of their lives, whether that is you as their caregiver, or knowing who the right people are to take care of them when you can no longer, such as a shelter.
I hope this has helped!!
I have one cat declawed, he's 16 now and he survived being outside for 13 days! So it IS possible for them.however, I have one that isn't, too. I did it years ago for the sake of my furniture, but after seeing what he went thru and how deformed his paws look w/out claws, I'll never do it again. If you love cats, then you must deal w/their feline ways, which includes scratching. Lots of alternatives have been listed already. Please, please don't do it for YOUR sake, don't do it for your cats!
this other girl asked this question last week and did it, BIG MISTAKE! go to these web sites and read everything before making a decision.
you'll find out it's VERY painful, what happens after the operation, and what they actually do.
this story is from a vets technician, this will change your mind
http://declaw.lisaviolet.com/declawvettc.
and this is a web site page is devoted to cats, this one page is about declawing http://cats.about.com/od/declawing/.
Oh please do not declaw your kitten or cat's claws.. it's sounds so painful.. I've enclosed the website links. one is from Canada's "cat fanciers association" and other website that shows how declaw works. Make the decision for your CAT not for yourself.
http://www.cfa.org/health/declawing.html.
http://www.declawing.com/htmls/declawing.
So do us a favor, please do your research before making the final decision because once the claws are removed, it cannot be reinstalled back on.
many CAT shows bans clients or pets to be shown in the show if they are declawed.
I won't be very mad but i'll be sad.
it is your animal its your choice but i think this is the most cruelest thing that could be done do you know how the vet does it for one they just pull the nails out could you imagine feeling that for two what if the cat happens to get out how will it try to protect itself i would saY no
Bottom line is why would you want only part of an animal? Cats have claws. End of story.
If you don't want the whole animal, get something else.
Obviously a few people went through here that support declawing.I don't.
If you go to a shelter, you can almost always tell the declawed cats from the others.
We got our cat from the shelter.she is as loving as get out, with claws.
.AND, THE ONLY THING SHE SCRATCHES AT IS THE CARPET.
You can train a cat to not claw things.
So.don't de-claw!
I have declawed and not declawed. Just remember that if you declaw, DO NOT let your cat outside. They can't defend themselves if they run into another cat or animal.
I did not notice any change in my cats personality after declawing. Some cats do become biters if they feel they can't defend themselves when you are playing with them. If they do start to bite, scruff them and say no firmly. It worked for me.
i say not- because i worked as a vet tech and i assisted with one and i fainted on the spot.it is a very very very gruesome procedure ,they literally cut part of the off so the nails will never grow back,and the cat will be in alot of pain afterwards.also like many people have pointed out -the cat will not be able to defend itself.most people declaw there pets because they dont want there furniture clawed on or they dont want to be scratched-but you need to realize that this is an animal and if you cant handle that then you should not be a pet owner.if you truly love them-you should not inflict pain on your animals ,you wouldnt hurt your child with such a procedure.
NO! do not declaw your cat! that is like cutting off your fingers! you wouldn't be able to do anything. cats have claws so that they can defend themselves, if you take that away from them, then they will be helpless against predators! please don't declaw your poor cat! please don't! you can also use this product called Soft Claws, they are these nail caps that you can glue on your cat's claws so that your cat doesn't damage anything.
Here's an excellent answer:
http://maxshouse.com/facts_about_declawi.
If kitty is being destructive, there's an alternative:
http://www.softpaws.com/
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Exactly, claws are an important part for your kitty. Declawing them is inhumane and is a sledgehammer "solution" when all you need to do is properly train them. See my opinion on this topic.
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