Is there a way to de-claw a cat without taking them to the vet?

Answer 1

There is no way to de-claw a cat without taking them to a vet. However, you can put little caps on their claws (I think they are called "soft paws") These will keep them from scratching up your furniture. They are sold on line and in pet stores.

Answer 2

OMG - no!!!!! Don't even let a vet do it!!! It's like chopping your fingers off at the first joint - it's cruel and drives cats crazy.

I clip my cats' claws with nail clippers. There's a way to do it without hurting the cat at all. The same way you clip your own nails, clip kitty's too. Make sure to stay on the clear or white part, and don't go too close to the pink part. If you start doing this when they're young, they'll get used to it, and it's quick and easy. Do it about once a week or so. Also make sure to get scratching posts for them - they have to scratch something, because of their instincts.

It's all part of being a responsible pet-owner. Please, please do not de-claw your cat. Trust me, it's very cruel. It should be out-lawed. Clip instead, just like you do on yourself. Also, after you clip the claws, be sure to shower them with petting and praise and rewards - that trains them to not mind it at all.

Answer 3

1. I think declawing is a cruel practice that shouldn't be done unless absolutely necessary, like if the animal is injuring itself with them.


2. NO! Only a trained veterinarian should perform such an operation. If you're going to do such a cruel, horrible thing to your beloved pet then at least have the decency to cough up the extra money and stop being so damn cheap!

Answer 4

Not at all! If you have to resort to declawing your cat you must have it done by a vet. Hopefully you've tried other things though to prevent your cat from scratching and are getting your cat declawed as a last resort. Best of luck and be sure to give him/her plenty of TLC after the procedure!

Answer 5

No, No, No.

The de-claw procedure requires a sterile operating room and anesthesia.

The procedure would be similar to having your fingernails removed with surgery and anesthesia.

Answer 6

Please don't declaw your cat.

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DO NOT DECLAW YOUR CAT.

It is inhumane, and the most painful thing that can be done to your poor kitty.

If your cat is injuring your furniture, please consider these alternatives:
1. Spray them with water when they are scratching inappropriate things.
2. Get a scratching post. Put some catnip toys around it to draw them to it. When you see 'em scratching things they shouldn't, take them to the post and place their paws on it.
3. Soft paws or soft claws. They're like fake nails for cats. www.softclaws.com www.softpaws.com

THE TRUTH ABOUT DECLAWING:
http://www.declawing.com/htmls/declawing.htm

Answer 7

Cats need their claws for denfense like if your cat was a indoors or outdoors cat and he or she was in cat fight it would be bad

Answer 8

No!! At home surgery is never a good idea. I would'nt try a spay or neuter in the kitchen either.

Declawing is surgery, and there is no way to do it yourself.

Answer 9

Absolutely no, this is a painful surgery. It's good that you are researching before trying something dangerous on your pet.
Here is some info on the subject for you..... http://www.talktothevet.com/ARTICLES/CATS/catdeclawing.HTM

Answer 10

probably but why would you do that to your cat and yourself? play it safe, spring for the extra $ and do it the right way....it's not natural for cats to be declawed and when the uneducated mess with nature....the results are usually not good.