How old do cats have to be before they can be declawed?

Answer 1

4 to 6 months old is best. Make sure that if you're going to declaw them, that you're going to be there for them and take care of them for the rest of their life....usually 10 to 15 years.

Also, check into the laser declawing.....it's MUCH easier on the kitty, heals much faster, and is safer. It shouldn't be any more expensive than the regualar way......check around before you have it done.

Answer 2

Candi,please will you read this before you have your cats declawed? If you are considering declawing your cat, please read this. Before you make the decision to declaw your cat, there are some important facts you should know. Declawing is not like a manicure. It is serious surgery. Your cat's claw is not a toenail. It is actually closely adhered to the bone. So closely adhered that to remove the claw, the last bone of your the cat's claw has to be removed. Declawing is actually an amputation of the last joint of your cat's "toes". When you envision that, it becomes clear why declawing is not a humane act. It is a painful surgery, with a painful recovery period. And remember that during the time of recuperation from the surgery your cat would still have to use its feet to walk, jump, and scratch in its litter box regardless of the pain it is experiencing. Wheelchairs and bedpans are not an option for a cat.
No cat lover would doubt that cats--whose senses are much keener than ours--suffer pain. They may, however, hide it better. Not only are they proud, they instinctively know that they are at risk when in a weakened position, and by nature will attempt to hide it. But make no mistake. This is not a surgery to be taken lightly.
Your cat's body is perfectly designed to give it the grace, agility and beauty that is unique to felines. Its claws are an important part of this design. Amputating the important part of their anatomy that contains the claws drastically alters the conformation of their feet. The cat is also deprived of its primary means of defense, leaving it prey to predators if it ever escapes to the outdoors.
A cat's personality changes after being declawed.

Answer 3

I've seen multiple times when cats got declawed and they weren't the least bit friendly anymore. Most places (the good ones) won't even let you adopt a cat if you're going to get it declawed. Although, it's your decision and if you decide to follow through with this I suggest you find the best person you can to do the surgery.

Answer 4

Generally, most kittens are declawed at the time of their spay or neuter which is usually between 4 and 6 months. To be sure, I would recommend that you discuss it with your vet. Good Luck.

Answer 5

I think the age for declawing a cat is 5 months maybe even 4 months. I would ask your vet and see how old they half to be.I just got my sisters kitten Stuart fixed he had to be 4 months old.

Answer 6

They can be as little as when they are first born. But, declawing them is cruel. It's like you getting 100 shots with only the slightest bit of numbness.

Answer 7

You should try doing claw caps. They are colorful little caps that are put on their nails. You can do it yourself at home. Kitties love them. It is less painful than declawing them. Just a suggestion.... I have turned a lot of friends on to it.. It is highly suggested in the vet world.
Good Luck :)

Answer 8

DO NOT DECLAW YOUR CAT!!!

Person that answered first, if you really loved your cat, you would have let it go. Cats are sorta like addicted to scratching. If your cats declawed they will keep scratching 'till their paws bleed.

Answer 9

They have to be about 6 and up. But talk to your vet for advice of your cat , hope this helps and have a nice day.But you should try cat's caps , it doesn't hurt them and you can do them yourselfs . Getting a cat declawed it's cruel and it does hurt them . They need thier claws to balence and to climb trees and to protect themselfs for danger.

Answer 10

Kittens.. can be declawed after they are 18 weeks old.. or 4months, 2 weeks..