2006-07-24 16:53:20 · 29 answers · asked by mk4you_2000 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Outside cats should not be de-clawed because you take away their defense and it is cruel.
2006-07-24 16:57:36 · answer #1 · answered by UOPHXstudent 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DON'T keep your cat outside - cruel and unnecessary. Why would you do that? Why would you get a cat and then keep it outside?? Thats awful!!
DON'T DECLAW!!! No mutilation for the kitties please.
This cuts off the bone at what is like a human's mid knuckle and doesn't allow the cat to get a good strech of their front legs - this often results in arthritis and early death in cats. It's also cruel to have surgery when there are hundreds of other options (like many mentioned above). Besides, it's a huge amount of money that you could rather spend lavishing your kitty with gifts!!
2006-07-25 00:18:39 · answer #2 · answered by Jewelz_4_U 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't. Declawing a cat is considered to be a "necessary evil." Sometimes it means the difference between a cat having a home or not. It's very painful for the cat & is best done when they are very young. So, if your cat stays outside & it can't tear up any furniture, etc, then there's no need to have it declawed.
2006-07-25 01:35:48 · answer #3 · answered by angelgirl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have to agree with these other guys, you do not want to declaw your cat if you are going to keep them outside. If you want to keep the nails trimmed on the other hand most pet stores will do that for you are well as vets. I don't know about were your from but the petland in fl has a really neat deal, if you buy a memebership which is like 10 dollars they will clip your cats nails as often as you like for as long as you are a memeber. That way he could keep his nails, his defence and you could keep the skin on your arms. :)
2006-07-25 01:16:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
since declawed cats have a heightened "fight or flight" response declawing an outdoor cat means certain death - declawed cats will either feel a bigger need to show they are tough so will try to fight - they cannot hope to win
or they will try to run and climb (if the threat is a dog) again they cannot hope to climb
even indoor cats shouldnt be declawed - I would have thought this would be common knowledge by now - if you value your sofa more than your cat invest in a product called "SOFT PAWS" claw protectors
2006-07-25 00:00:20 · answer #5 · answered by CF_ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, you shouldn't and definitly get them fixed but if for some reason you have to declaw the cat definitly make sure you keep the back claws cause that is what the cat fight the best with.
2006-07-25 00:05:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a declawed cat, once. She decided that living indoors was NOT her way of life, so she kept sneaking out whenever I opened a door. At first I worried about her not being able to protect herself, but she proved me wrong by bringing me "food" dead rats, possums, etc. I don't believe in declawing cats for the same reasons that fellow 'answerers' gave above, it is cruel and inhumane to do declawing.
2006-07-25 00:04:21 · answer #7 · answered by DragonLoverTX 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in my opinion, u should never declaw a cat, indoor or outdoor. for indoor cats, just trim their nails so they don't destroy ur furniture. for outdoor cats, don't touch their claws. they don't necessarily need them to hunt, because my grandma's cats can catch stuff w/out claws, but they do need them to defend themselves. if another cat walked into the yard and wanted to claim that as its territory then ur cat would need to fight the other cat. it would save on vet bills too. u wouldn't have to pay for declawing or pay for the emergency visit when ur cat gets beat up
2006-07-25 01:15:39 · answer #8 · answered by Jaclyn B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No - claws and teeth are their only natural defenses. An outdoor cat with no claws is practically dinner for any random dog, coyote, raccoon, or other wandering animal.
2006-07-24 23:57:29 · answer #9 · answered by desmartj 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should not declaw him/her because what if there are neighborhood cats that might get in a fight with him/her so how can your cat defend itself if it's declawed. I have two cats both stay inside unless let out by accident, but we would rather them inside. They both can be outside if I'm outside. My oldest cat is declawed and I don't think it is wrong to declaw indoor cats. Also, if you have nice furniture you don't won't them to ruin it, but pets are more important than furniture/material things. I think it all depends on what you believe in. Thanks for your time. Kayla
2006-07-25 00:55:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋