How does one declaw kittens safely?

Answer 1

Declawing typically involves the removal of the end of the cat's toes - rather like snipping off the first section of one of your fingers. A more refined technique involves severing the tendon which allows the claws to extend (when relaxed, cat's claws are retracted).

Declawing is more and more considered an inhumane practice. A cat's claws are its principal means of defense and provide the cat with traction on slippery surfaces, or when climbing trees. Without claws, an outdoor cat cannot fight off or escape enemies and will have a much harder time capturing prey. Even if your cat is meant to stay indoors, should it ever escape, a lack of claws will handicap it severely.

Claws can be clipped easily with toenail clippers or special-purpose clippers available at any pet store. Most cats do not mind having their claws trimmed, and if you have one that does, just wait for your cat to take a nap and trim them then. Make sure you have scratching boxes and posts available. Cats will claw furniture unless something better is available.

Answer 2

Basically, they amputate the cat's toes at the outermost joint. Because the claw is attached to the cat's toe joint, it is impossible to remove just the claw, so the toe joint has to be cut. It is the equivalent of chopping off a human finger tip at the first knuckle. This severs muscle and tendons as well as bone.

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.

A vet will administer painkillers for the initial healing period.

Answer 3

One can declaw kitten safely by following steps: Use the latest laser technique and modern equipments to do this. However, this wont be painful and harmful task for Kittens.