what is the average price for cat declawing?

Answer 1

why don't you adopt a declawed cat from the shelter instead? They have already had the procedure and you might be saving one from death row.

Answer 2

It's illegal in many countries, including my own (Australia) to declaw cats, and somehow we all seem to muddle through without any major problems. A little training goes a long way. Does the agreement for your new home demand that you have the cats declawed? Why? I couldn't think of anything worse than doing something so painful and completely unecessary to my cat. He doesn't deserve the pain and possible ligament/back problems that could result afterwards. I'm sure you can avoid it if you really put some effort in. Think about it from your cats point of view.

Answer 3

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what is the average price for cat declawing?

Answer 4

It costs about $100 or so. I can't believe some of the comments made on here about declawing. Some are totally absurd. Maybe these people are talking about some botched job... kind of like the botched job of some plastic surgeons have had on people. I've done many... never heard of arthritis, or destroying their spirit. Don't get me wrong...it does NOTHING for the cat...its purely for the owner's that it is done. If don't properly the risks are small. If you can afford a little extra, you can find a vet who does the procedure with laser surgery...this is practically painless afterwards (and bloodless). And yes, the cats should be confined to indoors afterwards in my opinion.

Answer 5

About $120
I hope if you are declawing your cat you won't let it outdoors as It won't be able to defend itself.
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An alternative to declawing is "soft claws" costing $15-caps you put on the cat's nails http://www.safepetproducts.com/pilot.asp?pg=softpaws_info

Answer 6

depending on the "status" of a vet's office...anywhere from about $100-$200 for front feet. Not sure about all 4's...most vets will only do the front claws as a safety precaution. Country/small town vets tend to be a little cheaper...and they generally provide better care for your pet...

Answer 7

YIKES!

Are you planning to keep this cat FOREVER? If so then by all means declaw.

IF you can't guarantee a FOREVER home then don't declaw the cat!

That is absolutely barbaric and cruel.

And yes they do feel it. It is very pain full for a long time after wards.
It throws off the cats natural balance and instincts.

My GOD in this day and age people actually consider declawing?

Answer 8

De-clawed cats run a very high risk of getting arthritis in their paws so then their paws hurt and they don't want to dig in their litter so they start going all over the house. Bad idea to have a cat de-clawed. As a person above mentioned the pound is full of them because they go all over the house.

Answer 9

I know that there have already been a ton or responses (ones that I thoroughly applaud), but I have to add my opinion.
Never, ever should a cat be declawed. Ever. Imagine having your fingers/toes cut off at the top knuckle. That's what it's like for cats. Imagine the horrific pain.
Secondly, good luck finding a vet that will still do that. If one still does, they should have their license revoked.
Lastly, trimming helps and there is also something called "soft paws" or "soft claws". These are little plastic things that you slip over your cats claws after trimming their nails.
Please, think of your cat and make the right decision.

Answer 10

Call and ask your vet about costs. I did a google search and couldn't find a list of prices anywhere.

However, you should research this procedure before having it performed on your cat. It is incredibly cruel--the last joint in each digit is cut off.