I am getting my kitten declawed in the mornig, she has gotten just plain out mean with her claws. I am wondering if anyone can tell me an estimate on what her antibiotics and pain medicine may run after this surgery procedure. They are sending her home with both.
Only serious answers please. I am not interested in a bunch of people bashing me for declawing her,. Thank you.
2006-10-19 15:41:15 · 14 answers · asked by Dcham81 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
I asked nicely for no bashing me on this subject but I am going to have a baby soon and the last thing I need is my kitten scratching up the baby. I have a scratching post and am trying to advoid having to get rid of my kitten because I have had her since she was 4 weeks old. I would appreciate only answers that are helpful. Thank you again!!!!!
2006-10-19 16:43:19 · update #1
I just got my kitten declawed and spayed and it cost $360 total for both procedures...don't know the breakdown for the spay and the declaw. It seemed to be almost $200 just for the declaw. That included the pain medicine, IV, etc. But, let me warn you, the after surgery was pretty rough for our kitten...she was just miserable. It's been about 4 days since the sugery and her paws are still obviously tender. So, be prepared.
2006-10-19 17:06:24 · answer #1 · answered by MarcH 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
It's ridiculous that people don't even feel comfortable coming here and asking certain questions because they are afraid that they will get bashed. I posted not too long ago about my kitty jumping on the oven door while it was open, and I got crap for not taking him to the vet at midnight. You tell me how thats possible. Also, I have a vet friend who told me he was totally fine the next day, and that the people who answered me on this page totally overreacted and obviously didn't know diddly about cats. Ignore the jerks that bashed you. Sometimes there really isn't many other options than declawing. My cats have scratching posts, scratching pads, toys, etc, but they still use the carpet and my furniture. I just can't afford to have them declawed, so I haven't done it, and now they are too old for me to do it.
Also, for kitty litter after the operation- I've heard that shredded newspaper or papertowels work really well. Good luck!
2006-10-21 18:59:15 · answer #2 · answered by mediaevael_baebe 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I felt like I was reading a question that I had written. I too am pregnant with my first and have a small kitten. She's 4 months old. My husband and I are planning on getting her declawed and spayed sometime this month or next month.
I too would be afraid of the bashing by others. I'm glad there were some that were understanding and empathetic. Those who don't agree...keep your nose out of it!!!
Anyway, I try to not let the crude and obnoxious opinions of others bother me too much, hopefully, those didn't bother you either. I know all too well how pregnancy affects the normal woman. Heck, for me, right now (I'm almost 18 weeks w/a little boy) figuring out what food tastes good at any given time is an emotional experience. lol
Good luck with your little one!
2006-10-21 14:37:30 · answer #3 · answered by sweet_trixie_1977 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It all depends on the type of medication that they send you home with. Some medication is more expensive than others if they send you home with amoxi or cephalexian it wont cost a whole lot no more than $10-$12. If they send you home with antirobe ( clindamycin) or baytril it will run you more especially with baytril. The only pain med I can think of right now that they might send you home with is metacam and from what I remember that is kinda expensive. If I was going to give you a rough estimate I would say at least 25-30 for both. The receptionist or tech at the hospital should be able to tell you exactly at leat what the meds should cost when you drop her off this way you know for sure. Hope her surgery goes well and that she is up and about soon!
2006-10-19 16:31:59 · answer #4 · answered by Blackcat 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I believe that the cost that was quoted to you for the declawing includes the antibiotics but if not,find out what medicines they plan to give you and call a local feed store (a place that caters to livestock) as they often times have the same medicines and they are alot cheaper and you can obtain them without a prescription.
Once my dog had to be on antibiotics for an extended period of time and a friend of mine suggested that I check a feed store and sure enough they had exactlly what I needed at more than half the price the vet was going to charge me.
If the medicine does have to come from the vet,I would not think the prescriptions would cost much over $20.00
2006-10-19 15:54:11 · answer #5 · answered by Just Q 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Before you get her declawed, I think you should look at finding out WHY she has suddenly got so nasty with her claws. If the problem is something behavioural, it can be corrected without such harsh methods (and cost). Cats that are declawed tend to bite more, which also isnt good for your baby. (congrats btw, on the baby)
Have you tried a few different kinds of scratchers? My cats stick up their nose at sysal (rope) but go crazy for the cardboard alpine ones. (corrugated cardboard on an incline) Other cats like the carpet tree scratchers. Putting some fresh catnip helps attract the beast to it too. Keep in mind as well that cats like to stretch when they scratch, so if your kitty cant stretch she may not use what you get too.
I think you owe it to your cat to explore all options before you declaw. You have had her since she was 4 weeks old...the cat is not going to scratch your child unless she is close to the baby and for at least the first while I am SURE you will be near the baby to stop any possible scratching. :)
Oh...you can ask the vet about Feliway spray too. You can get a spray bottle or a kind that plugs into the wall like an air freshner. We cant smell it, but cats can. It relaxes the cats and that may be all thats needed....maybe your cat feels your apprhension about the new baby and is acting out.
2006-10-19 18:02:21 · answer #6 · answered by Cariad 5 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Please cancel your appointment with the vet and save yourself a lot of money and the cat, lots of heartache and pain. You've had the cat since he was 4 months. He is as much YOUR baby as the baby you are carrying now. To him you are Mama and by subjecting him to an excruciatingly painful amputation procedure, you're betraying his trust in you. If you are concerned d about the scratching, simply trim his nails regularly with ordinary nail clippers and problem solved. It seems to me that if you are in a position to give life to another, you should have enough respect for the life that was entrusted to you a long time ago. Do not trade a life for a life. Imagine yourself the cat. How would you feel if the coming of one baby meant your mutilation. Would you ever be able to accept the baby that brought you so much pain when it was unwarranted. You have to trust your cat, as he has trusted you.
Incidentally, there is no such a thing as a 'mean' kitten. They just have to be taught not to play rough.
Please refer to the following websites.
http://community-2.webtv.net/zuzu22/STOPDECLAWCOM/
http://declaw.lisaviolet.com/declawpics.html
2006-10-20 06:08:44 · answer #7 · answered by pepper 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I had my cat declawed...never had to give her any pain meds. Declawing went very well...just had to use a special cat litter called "yesterday's news" for about a week. This is available at your vet.
2006-10-21 07:21:22 · answer #8 · answered by lilahope2000 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
just the antibiotics and pains meds only cost me about $20 at my vet
2006-10-19 15:51:58 · answer #9 · answered by gypse76 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
if th4 cat is going to be an indoor then have him declawed but do NOT declaw him if he is going to go outside
2006-10-19 16:44:34 · answer #10 · answered by ekleinert 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋