I'm fixing to get my five month old cat 'fixed',?

Question

and I want to know if anyone can tell me if I can have him declawed at the same time?

Answer 1

yes you can i had my cat clipped and declawed all in the same visit just give the kitty a nice quiet place to recover.oh and dont use reg. kitty letter use shredded news paper'

Answer 2

If you're going to get him declawed, now would be the time to do it. There is far less emotional stress on the cat doing it a.) all at once and b.) when they're very young. Getting an older cat declawed can change the cat's personality, but there is virtually no change with a younger cat. Not declawing an indoor cat who has a scratching problem can cause a danger to the cat itself as well as the family. If the cat scratches itself, especially in the eye area, the scratch can get infected and lead to some severe complications. Cats who scratch humans can carry "bartonella henselae," which is a bacteria that causes fevers, rashes, and headaches in humans. Getting an indoor cat declawed is most likely safer for both you and your cat.

Answer 3

Well, yes, you could have him declawed at the same time. The real question is should you have him declawed- and the answer to that is NO. Declawing removes the first joint of each toe as well as the claw- would you like it if someone chopped off the tips of your fingers??

5 months is a very trainable age- buy a pair of nail clippers at the pet store and get him used to getting his claws trimmed. Buy a couple of scratching posts and some squirt bottles. Whenever the little guy scratches where he's not supposed to, shout "NO" and squirt him. Show him how to scratch at the posts- he WILL learn, just be consistent and patient!

(And give him treats when he scratches the posts on his own- that will keep up the good behavior)

Answer 4

Yes, and if you decide to have him declawed this is the best time to do it. He will only have to be anesthetized once, and it won't cost you as much as two seperate surgeries.

Don't listen to people telling you how mean and cruel it is. I have 7 cats, all declawed. They are sore for a couple of days after, then they don't know they don't have claws. They still claw at the furniture, etc., they just don't damage it as much.

If you're going to declaw Kitty, make sure that this is going to be an indoor only pet. Declawed cats can't defend themselves against dogs and mean children. They also can't climb a tree as well to get away.

Here's a couple of websites to look at to help you decide.

http://www.2ndchance.info/declaw.htm

http://www.thepetcenter.com/sur/catdc.html

Answer 5

Yes but you may want to check with your vet to make sure he or she is willing to. Every vet is different but most will. I am not against declawing at all, however, I do recommend only getting the front feet done. Even if your cat is strickly indoors, there is always a chance something could happen and it could get out. Most cats can still climb fairly well with there back claws if they have to, so if it is ever in danger outside it will be able to get away just not defend itself. Delawing doesn't change any behavior or anything so don't believe that. He will be groggy for a day or two but that is it. Just make sure you keep him confined and not jumping on things so the toes don't open back up.

Answer 6

Yes, you can, we did. Though I have to say if I had it to do over again, I wouldn't because I just feel bad about it, but at the time it was a compromise with my husband. If you do decide to declaw there is a more humane procedure where the vet removes the claw only, using a laser. More expensive but less pain for the animal and shorter healing time. Check with your vet, and while you're at it, you might consider having your cat microchipped as well. This is a very minor procedure where the vet makes a tiny incision in the scruff of the cat's neck between his shoulder blades and inserts a microchip for ID purposes. If your cat ever runs away or gets lost and someone finds him, they can have his chip read at a vets or animal shelter, and contact you. There are a couple of national registries for this, again check with your vet.

Answer 7

No, don't declaw him. Declawing can lead to other behavioral problems and is painful and cruel to the cat.. It should be outlawed. People who would declaw their cat need to get rid of them and just pet their precious sofa or carpet or whatever is so precious to them they would mutilate an innocent animal for.

Answer 8

Please please please check out this link! They are totally safe for cats, and they work! Once they get used to them, it only takes a minute or two to put them on.

I'd really like to urge you not to declaw. It 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. :)

www.softpaws.com

Answer 9

Yes You Can...It Will Save you Money in the Long Run..You nly have to pay for the Surgery Room and Knock Out Drugs Once..I'm Not a big Fan of the practice but Understand That people Want their Home to look Nice.I dont want Cat Scratched Furniture! If It keeps The Cats in a home I' Fine With It...Enough Homeless Pets out there Now!

Answer 10

yes i would it would save you money on ansthisa I would only declaw two of his paws leave two intac just in case he gets out. he can still defend himself.