2006-10-02 14:50:51 · 21 answers · asked by Stink75 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
don't do the declaw, thats terrible
even neutered is not nice either, it's really mean
2006-10-02 14:52:48 · answer #1 · answered by You may be right 7 · 2⤊ 4⤋
You can have your kitten neutered as early as 12 weeks. Preferably, you should have him neutered before 6 months. NEVER declaw your kitten. It's a horrible, cruel procedure that should be against the law. It's very painful and is basically equal to having the tips of all your finger cut off at the last knuckle. Scratching is a natural behavior for cats. If you don't want your cat scratching your furniture, then train him to use a scratching post or don't get a cat in the first place.
2006-10-02 22:32:24 · answer #2 · answered by J Moore 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Declawing should be a criminal offense on the grounds of animal cruelty. I hate the idea of neutering a poor creature that does not have any vote in the matter, but it is a good idea. My vet explained that while I may have a problem with it, the animal will be much happier without all those raging urges to reproduce. And as far as cats go, mating is a painful proposition. A tomcat will risk a lot of pain from all the other competing tomcats that will fight it for the right to reproduce with a female in heat. So he will come home all bloody and will incur vet bills, and he may not even have been successful in his efforts. So, neuter, yes, declaw NO!!!!
2006-10-02 21:56:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is neutered and you can do that as early as 4-6 months. As for the declaw, only do it if you are going to keep the cat INDOORS.
Most vets will recommend doing both declaw and neutering at the same time (4-6 months)
2006-10-02 22:38:57 · answer #4 · answered by leftygirl_75 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The decision to declaw should be left completly up to the owner. It is a difficult decision to make because many people don't want their cats tearing up furniture and scratching things however if you decide to do and the cat ever gets outside it will have to way to defend it's self or escape from danger since it can't climb. If you plan on making your cat a STRICKLY inside cat then I feel it is ok to declaw the front feet. However, the decision is up to you.
I do highly recomend neutering your cat. Not only will it keep your cat from wanting to spay or mark it's teritory all over your house but it will also cut back his risk of testicular cancer as he gets older. Also you won't have to worry about him trying to run away to find a female in heat.
2006-10-02 22:32:29 · answer #5 · answered by dawggurl47 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally males are neutered when the testicles have descended, but now there is a new technique employed by most Humane Societies that can do it as early as newborn. Declawing should be done as soon as possible. Most people feel strongly against declawing. It is a nasty procedure, but if your kitty is destroying things and you really want to keep it.....do what ya gotta do! I have 4, all declawed by 11 weeks. It was really sad and I felt terrible, but they got over it and they still love me 10 and 11 years later!
2006-10-02 21:57:50 · answer #6 · answered by CAM 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
These days you can do it so much earlier. I have 4 rescue cats all of them were baby rescue kitties. 3 boys and 1 female and we rescue cats and dogs all the time.
It is important to always spay and neuter animals at a young age. For my boys I took them in after their 6 month check up and I did my female around 9 months. Male cats will spray but not as likely when they are young.
Also it is best to declaw at the same time and you should stick to fronts only. This way if your animal for some reason gets out they do still have some line of defense.
The reason for doing both at the same time is not only it easier on the pet to have one trip but cheaper as well as they only have to put kitty under 1 time then.
I hope this is good reference information for you.
2006-10-02 22:01:25 · answer #7 · answered by Destiny2dy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please.. absolutely get your kitty "fixed" - either neutured or spayed.. (male is neutured / female is spayed), as there are SO many unwanted animals out there. When they are 6 months old at the earliest! In my opinion, I don't think declawing is an answer at all. Declawing is actually amputating the cat's first knuckle to get rid of the claw-bed. You can train a cat not to claw on unwanted things...Declawing is inhumane. Fixing your baby is a truly good thing and is minimal in recovery... declawing is not. Please think things through...good luck!
To 0976: Mean to alter them at a young age? Or mean to have more and more precious animals meet their demise as there are too many to handle? Give me a break. Altering an animal is a simple procedure that actually improves the life of the animal.
2006-10-02 22:05:59 · answer #8 · answered by happymonkie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't get your kitten declawed. It's mean. It's like someone yanking out your fingernails and toe nails.
As for your kitten being neutered, 6 to 8 months is the average.
2006-10-02 22:01:44 · answer #9 · answered by peace1371 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Don't get the cat declawed...it's unnecessary.
Generally kittens are neutered around 3-6 months.
2006-10-02 21:58:33 · answer #10 · answered by Trid 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The vet's office will know about the age. I used to know but I can't remember.
A more humane way to handle the claw problem is something called Soft Paws. http://www.softpaws.com/
They are like artificial nails for your cat. Groomers have these now. They glue on to the cat's nails and so they can still scratch but they do no harm. They aren't expensive to get either.
2006-10-02 23:12:07 · answer #11 · answered by gowanstl24 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋