I didn't ask about if I should get it done or not. I just want to know details of helping them get better again.
2006-10-18 11:09:42 · 13 answers · asked by h.marieh 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Hey, I gave you a good answer!!! I even WORK at a shelter, and while we do not ENDORSE declawing, we are aware that there are few enough homes out there and some people will have to get them declawed for various reasons. We do however highly recommend that the declaw be done at the same time as the desexing. Far better for the cat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-10-18 11:39:39 · answer #1 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I have 3 cats and they are all declawed. Yes I agree do it at the same time. I did two of mine at once and one another and the one that was not declawed really picked on the other two. Keep them off of counter tops and high objects. Jumping can split their open wounds. They will clean their wounds themselves but keep them away from anything open that can get into their feet. You have a special litter they will give you that is okay for all the cats to use. They are supposed to be locked in a room afterwards and I do suggest this so they can not hurt themselves but if this is not possible please keep them highly monitored. They should rest as much as possible. And the doctor will tell you all of these things.
2006-10-18 22:47:27 · answer #2 · answered by Kay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I read both your ? just responding to this one. First it would be best to have both cats done at the same time and both surgeries at the same time. When you have them declawed for the first few days to a week you can not use litter instead you are to use shredded paper. I found the paper bedding for hampsters worked great. As far as recovering we had our cat spayed and dclawed on the same day and by the end of the second day she was acting like nothing had ever been done. The younger they are when you do it the easier it is on them. Now for all of those that are against declawing a cat I declawed mine to save my furniture because she was inside. She still goes outside and can hold her own against anything and get in a tree when needed and can send our 120 pound german shepard running.
2006-10-18 18:41:02 · answer #3 · answered by Martha S 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It's a public forum. People can post what they want.
I'm glad you're concerned about your kittens and how the surgeries might affect them. Seriously. And I think if you do have them declawed, you will take good care of them afterward.
But as an animal lover, I am also concerned about your kitties, and it hurts me personally to think of them being declawed. So when people talk about declawing, I am going to voice my opinion.
You are still free to make your own decisions, despite what anyone says.
2006-10-18 20:52:34 · answer #4 · answered by milomax 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Declawing a cat is illegal in all countries of Western Europe. Do you think the French, Germans, Italians etc. don't have furniture or children?
Amercans are just too lazy to train their cats appropriately. And you need to know that. No cat should have to go through that operation because of your ignorance and inhumanity and your vet's readiness to do that surgery for the bucks and not for the cat.
2006-10-18 18:42:37 · answer #5 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Do some research online.
The reason most people think it is inhumane is bacause most de-clawing procedures cause a HUGE amount of pain afterwards, with the cat waking up from anesthesia screaming in pain.
However, I found an article online the other day about a new de-clawing procedure that actually removes the nerve ending connected to the claw as well. No nerve ending = No pain!
Important to consider: Litter can cause infections in freshly de-clawed cats. Look for a paper formula, and be sure to keep the box VERY clean.
2006-10-18 18:22:39 · answer #6 · answered by carleegresham 2 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Don't post here if you don't want people's opinion.
There is also an ADULT way to handle things, instead of copping an attitude because people have a different opinion than you do.
Also, it's a yahoo questions board...if you don't like what people say, that's fine, don't act like a two year old.Grow up.
2006-10-18 19:15:56 · answer #7 · answered by Nikki T 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
How can you do that to an animal? Why expose yourself on here then? You're cat was declawed....had its nails ripped right out ..it is going to take awhile for it to heal. It is major (and mind you) tramatic surgery
2006-10-18 18:20:52 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Declawing removed the entire first joint of each toe.
2006-10-18 18:34:45 · answer #9 · answered by rugbee 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
If you don't want our opinions - don't ask us the questions. Simple. And it's still a brutal and inhumane thing to do.
2006-10-18 18:12:03 · answer #10 · answered by stienbabe 4 · 6⤊ 2⤋