I have this cat someone gave to me. I like the cat, but it claws all my new furniture. I tried those softpaws (glue on claw covers) and as soon as I put them on, the cat continues to bite at them until they are off. I really can't afford a large vet bill. Are they any sort of programs out there that exist, otherwise, what is the average cost for declawing a cat?
2006-12-19 05:43:18 · 23 answers · asked by phusion 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
It costs the cat a lot- not only the nails and part of the toes, but also its' ability to defend itself. (How would you feel if your doctor removed your fingernail by chopping off the tip of your finger?)
There are lots of ways to train your new kitty not too scratch- sticky tape, scat mats, bitter apple, spary her with a squirt bottle (only water), and more. Also, if you keep her claws trimmed that will reduce damage to your things as well as yourself.
If you just can't have the kitty with her claws, please consider giving her up for adoption! And there are kitties out there that have (unfortunately) been declawed already- they need good homes- if you really want a declawed cat, maybe you can go this route. I'm sure your friend will understand if you explain it to them this way.
A declawed cat should NEVER be allowed outside or to live with an aggressive animals- it's completely defenseless.
2006-12-19 05:56:38 · answer #1 · answered by sara_pk1 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
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2017-01-22 08:10:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Declawing is not cruel...a cat clawing up your furniture is freakin cruel! LoL I have no idea how much it costs but we had only our cat's front paws declawed because the vet said his black claws would still be useful in defending himself or other reasons. Maybe it would cut half of the cost? I'm thinking about doing the same with my new cat.
These people calling it cruel and inhumane are a little on the sensitive side...but I bet they don't feel the same way about fixing animals... that is painful for an animal and takes away their right to ever have offspring...LoL come on...theres a difference between animal lovers and crazed animal lovers...not to mention the fact that the question was "What is the average cost involved in declawing a cat?", not "Do you think it is cruel to declaw a cat?". Stick the subject people and stop throwing in your 2 cents...people declaw their cats...get over it!
2006-12-22 14:06:08 · answer #3 · answered by ღ♥ Katie ♥ღ 3 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Go to the nearest pet store and get the spray to put on furniture or whatever else you don't want the cat to claw. Declawing is now considered very inhumane as it is excrutiatingly painful for the cat. I have an indoor cat with claws and she only claws her scratching post, nothing she shouldn't. The spray will be a lot less than declawing and a lot healthier for your cat. Also, you might trim the nails back - I have the vet do this at a whopping cost of $5 and this helps a great deal.
2006-12-19 05:50:18 · answer #4 · answered by ginabgood1 5 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Cats have been declawed forever and they seem to be just fine afterwards. This whole "no declaw" movement is new and silly. If you want to declaw your cat, call around to different vet offices and ask for the cost on laser declawing. Our vet charges $180 for the front paws only. I didn't want to declaw the back because the kitty uses them to scratch when he itches.
Your furniture will look a lot better and the kitty will barely notice.
2006-12-19 05:59:52 · answer #5 · answered by TP woman 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I disagree that it is cruel. I got my cat declawed, she is happy! She still loves me! And just think, you will probably go through 1 scratching post in 1 year, your cat will will live for 20 years, the average cost for those things are like, 200 dollars. 200x20=
thats how much you will spend! Times that by 3! But, the cost for declawing is like, 200 dollars. And that lasts a lifetime! MY cat still is happy without claws, she trys to scratch furniture, but doesn't leave a mark! it's kewl.
2006-12-19 06:01:23 · answer #6 · answered by Rachel of the Cats 3 · 3⤊ 2⤋
You don't' really want to do this. It is now considered cruelty. If your cat is scratching it's because it is not getting something it needs.
Get a scratch board, you can tac carpet to the wall, you can do a lot of things.... If you ever give up this cat it will be without it's claws.
If it ever gets out of the house it will be a sitting duck.
Worried about cost? Buy two or three scratching posts... Cover your furniture in sheets, it will protect from cat hair as well. There are sprays you can get that repel cats... please try anything else first...
I don't care how painless they tell you it is... Do you want me to remove your finger nails while your out and than expect you to not feel anything the next day? it's the same exact thing.. You wouldn't do that to any animal you claimed to love...
This is why most places will not do it..
2006-12-19 05:50:53 · answer #7 · answered by blonde_n_brilliant 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
First, declawing a cat isn't cruel. They have discomfort for up to a week, but after that, they are fine. I have two cats, and the total for both was about $60. It all depends on where you go. I'm not sure of programs, but you can call a pet store and see if they know of any.
2006-12-19 10:11:52 · answer #8 · answered by Tigger 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
The average cost to your cat is way too high. It's not just pulling out the nails. It's amputating a part of your cats "fingers."
It could lead to infections (which will cost you more to take care of), behavioral problems, etc.
Have you really tried everything else before you take this drastic move? Cats need to scratch. Have you set up other proper places for your cat to scratch and trained your cat to use it?
Declawing is considered such an inhumane practiced that it is illegal in many countries, include the UK.
Please reconsider.
2006-12-19 05:51:37 · answer #9 · answered by Debra G 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Please please please don't declaw your kitty! Check out a different size of the soft paws, as that can make a difference of whether they stay on or not. Also, make sure you hold your kitty and play with her for a few minutes directly afterward, to give the glue time to dry.
Declawing can change their personalities, make them more defensive, more prone to biting, etc. Plus, it's not just removing the claw (as if that weren't bad enough), it's actually removing the end section of the digit! If you look at your own finger, it's as if you were to chop off the tip of each finger at the end of the knuckle.
Just one more thing...watching a cat play on one of those inclined cedar scratching posts is so adorable! They have tons of silly fun, you get a giggle, and it can save your furniture. :)
2006-12-21 09:37:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋