I am new to the area and am in need of a good vet as well for continuing care
2006-06-12 09:24:14 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
My parents declawed our cat when he was a kitten... he's 17 now, still tough and in great shape. However, as an adult now, after reading about what goes into declawing a cat... I would never do it again. It's your choice... I've heard horror stories of cats personality totally changing after being declawed. Then I know my old cat did fine. So it's up to you. But after reading about it, I would never do it. I have 3 cats that live with me now and none are declawed. You can teach them to scratch a scratching post, and we clip their nails if they get too long. Just do some research before you make a decision :)
2006-06-12 10:35:47 · answer #1 · answered by twistedangel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think I paid about $150 each for mine...but that was like 6 years ago, and not in Florida.
Um... call around. (or find a few in the phone book and drop in for a visit) Ask what method they use for declawing. Some vets smash the claws with a hammer and take the pieces out. Others use a gentler method.
Especially if you don't know anyone (local) with pets, how much they tell you about this and how they react to you will give you a feel for how they're going to treat your kitty.
2006-06-12 16:40:01 · answer #2 · answered by Gabby_Gabby_Purrsalot 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is just plain cruel to have your cat declawed!! Their claws are their major form of defense. What if your kitty ever gets outside and gets lost? He won't even be able to climb a tree for protection. Also, your cat can get a nasty infection from that type of MUTILATION. If you are worried about your furniture,get your cat a scratching post of some sort. I hope YOU you never find a reputable vet in Miami!! You need to be declawed. GOOD DAY!!
2006-06-12 17:22:00 · answer #3 · answered by Poetess_4U 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't give you a price but I can suggest you don't do this unless absolutely necessary. Cats need their claws for defence. Sometimes they will grow back too, the nails, or keep bleeding. What if your cat got outside and got in a fight? It would have nothing to defend itself. It's up to you what you do with your kitten I'm sure you're just looking out for it but does it need declawed?
2006-06-12 17:18:31 · answer #4 · answered by * 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sticky Paws is a lot cheaper. http://www.stickypaws.com/
It's double sided tape you put on your furniture. Works like a charm, and you don't have to declaw your cat.
Remember, your furniture is just dead, unfeeling sticks of wood and fabric. Your cat is a living, breathing creature made of flesh and blood. Please don't cut your living kitty to save your non-living furniture.
2006-06-14 16:48:43 · answer #5 · answered by elastichick2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont know
2006-06-12 16:30:43 · answer #6 · answered by monique 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋