It is bad to de-claw your cat ! The cat will always be uncomfortable and in pain and they need there claws for there defence, to climb to help them to escape their predators, to scratch them selves and to dig holes to go to the toilet. It is cruel !
Probably not. They can become biters instead. If the cat's not fixed that may help.
Declawing is not a removal of the nails of a cat. Declawing surgery is actually the amputation of the first digit of each of the cat's toes. In human terms, it would be the equivalent of chopping off each finger tip at the first knuckle. This severs muscle and tendons which causes much pain and discomfort to the cat. The procedure is often done with use of either a guillotine-type cutter, scalpel or laser, depending on the vet. The cat is often kept overnight to recover from the initial surgery. For more information on declawing, please see the Related Links below.
The purpose of cat claw covers is to provide another option to declawing. These nail caps prevent one's cat from damaging furniture, and at the same time doesn't harm the cat.
There is company that sells "Soft Paws." they are glued over cat claws to guard furniture from scratching. They're an alternative to declawing your feline.
Having a cat declawed is cruel. Imagine cutting off your entire fingernail, finger and all, from the last knuckle up, and that's what declawing a cat is like. Sounds fun, no?
De-clawing - is the removal of a cat or dog's claws by surgery. It is a cruel and barbaric practice that needs to be outlawed world-wide ! There is NO legitimate reason for removing a cat or dog's claws unless its for MEDICAL reasons !
As of September 2021, the following states have banned declawing: New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts. However, some cities and counties in other states also have declawing bans in place.
Many cat owners and vets alike have differing opinions on declawing. Declawing a cat is a highly controversial procedure, and more and more veterinarians do not offer the service. Many countries around the world as well as some states in the United States have banned this procedure as it is deemed unnecessary and inhumane. Declawing is an irreversible procedure involving major surgery, with equally irreversible side-effects that can (and in many cases, do) effect a cat for the rest of its life. Declawing surgery is actually the amputation of the first digit of each of the cat's toes. The claw is tightly attached to the bone, so much so that it is impossible to remove the claw on its own, so the bone attached to the claw is removed as well. In human terms, it would be the equivalent of chopping off each finger tip at the first knuckle. This severs muscle and tendons which causes much pain and discomfort to the cat, and can cause early arthritis and other problems to the cat's muscles and joints from being unable to walk in a natural position, or no longer being able to stretch the muscles in its back, legs or shoulders from scratching a scratching post. Aside from physical complications, there is a risk of a declawed cat develop behavioral problems as well. Cats use their claws to defend themselves, so a declawed cat can become very stressed, nervous or even aggressive. Some will resort to biting as they have no other line of attack or defence. Many declawed cats are often surrendered to animal shelters because of this.
Probably not, but read the contract and if it says that they can come and take the cat, it may happen if the vet tells about it. Declawing removes the entire first joint. Many vets don't want to do them any more because of this.
Take a spray bottle full of cold water and spray it in the cat's face. Yes,it is true.A spray bottle containing water.Or you could get a scratching post.I have cat who does the same thing,the spray bottle works the best.
AnswerNo. When a cat has been declawed, its claws cannot grow back. That is the whole point of declawing.AnswerThey can actually on occasion grow back (often deformed and misshapen) and then they need additional surgery.AnswerOh my God, how horrible. As if one declawing isn't horrific enough. Who on earth would be so barbaric as to put their cat through two declawings?Just another reason why declawing should be illegal everywhere.
A landlord may request that you declaw your cat, but cannot require that you do so, nor can he enter that as part of your lease. However, your landlord does have the right to decide whether you get to keep your cat. He can even charge a pet fee.