It not only mutilates the cat, but causes bad behaviors (like not using the litterbox) and causes trauma/stress. Why would someone want to do that to their pet when there are better alternatives that won't hurt them?
2006-12-30 04:00:16 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
It's like somebody chopping off your fingers because you keep making finger prints on the glass. I thought it was terrible BEFORE I knew that there was pain, bleeding and swelling.
You'd have to be one sick puppy to mutilate your cat simply because you find it inconvienent that they scratch the furniture.
It's disgusting and a form of animal cruelty. If you can't accept your cat for what it is you shouldn't have them!
2006-12-30 12:50:45 · answer #1 · answered by ewganhoff 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
For some people there are no alternatives. Like my grandparents. My grandfather is a dialysis patient. It is either get rid of the cats, or have them declawed.
I work in a cat shelter and have been a vet tech for 17 years. Sometimes there are no other good solutions. If it is the choice between that and giving up the cats...which is better. With a shortage of homes as it is, do we add MORE cats tothe shelters so NOT to declaw them??? Is the stress of living in a shelter better for the cat????
I think as long as people are willing to accept the possible problems, it is their choice.
I do not agree however, with the poster that said declawing had no side effects. Working at a shelter, I can tell you that there are an awkul lot of declawed cats that have litterbox issues!!! A LOT!!!! We gets calls all the time about cats that do not use the box, and MOST of them are declawed. BUT...if you must declaw, YOU should then take the responsibility if that happens. People try to dump them on shelters....do they REALLY think there is a ton of people that want to adopt cats that pee on your bed?????????
Cats that are "tempermental" can also become biters after being declawed. They seem to know they cannot scratch anymore and become very accurate biters.
2006-12-30 12:28:01 · answer #2 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes there are other alternatives. But some alot of people do it. Yes in the sense it is very cruel. You are actually removing the first bone in the finger, but if you goto a proper vet hospital you can get it done well.. At my hospital we use a laser machine, its less bledding, swelling and pain. We also give them morphine and keep them in the hospital for 2 nights for strict bed rest and continue to give them pain relief. I have never come across a cat they wont use there litter box after. Yes maybe for the first day or so cause their in pain but after that there fine. You just need to make sure its proper little (non clumping) for the first week just so that litter doesnt get in the holes and creates an infection. If you goto a proper hospital it can be done well. You need to do your reseach, cause many hospitals just go in with a scapel blade or a nail clipper. OUCH
2006-12-30 13:03:01 · answer #3 · answered by roxygrrl1983 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Just so you know declawing have no behavioral effect on cats beside that fact that they can't scratch things anymore. It is a very simple process and they heal very easily. Some people don't want there stuff scratched up in there house so they get it done. I don't usually recomend declawing all four feet because even though delcawing the front they loose there defense, they can still climb if they need to with there back claws. So if they were ever to get outside they could get away form danger if need be. Any surgery can cause stress. Spaying and neutering cause more behavioral problems and stress than delcawing. But most people aren't opposed to that are they.
2006-12-30 13:53:51 · answer #4 · answered by dawggurl47 3 · 1⤊ 4⤋
It is unfortunately an American thing. In Europe, where I live, nobody would think of declawing a cat and vets don't perform the operation. It is illegal. I wish that our American friends would get some education on this sad issue and make declawing a thing of the past.
2006-12-30 12:44:50 · answer #5 · answered by Tina L 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Some pet supply stores have sheaths that you can put on your cat's claws to keep him/her from tearing up the furniture and rugs. These are much more humane than declawing.
2006-12-30 13:51:33 · answer #6 · answered by Killertiel 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes indeed. Try using "Soft Paws" they really work and I also use it on my cat. It is absolutly pain free. For more info you should ask your vet or check out http://www.softpaws.com/. I love the for my at and plus they come in clear or different pretty colors.
2006-12-30 15:05:32 · answer #7 · answered by Nique S 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Totally agree. I told someone in another question not to de-claw their cats. Its cruel and uncalled for!
2006-12-30 12:17:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Totally agree with you, I think that it is disgusting
2006-12-30 14:02:36 · answer #9 · answered by Calais 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋