Approx. how much does it cost to have a cat declawed? And how old do they have to be to have it done?

Answer 1

Your poor kitty. You do know that they cut off the top part of their fingers, don't you? And that 1/3 of cats turn tempermental and do things like pee out of the litter box after they have this procedure done?

It really is devastating to them to lose this important part of their bodies.

I have two cats with all of thier claws-they don't scratch anything I don't want them too. I buy furniature that they don't like to scratch-microfiber, for example. Their claws just get stuck in it, so they don't scratch it. Leather is good, too.

I also clip their claws about once a week, this keeps them from getting too sharp to harm anyone.

I am sorry to not answer your question, and I don't want to sound harsh, but I just know that most people think it is a simple, painless procedure......do think about some other options. I know that there are even caps that you can have the vet put on your cat's claws.

And if you decide to go ahead and get it done, then you will want to get it done as early as the vet says it's ok, because when they turn adult the loss of their claws is even MORE painful and devastating.

Hope you find a solution. :) Have a great new year.

Answer 2

Cost Shouldn't matter. You shouldn't get it done in the first place. It's cruel, painful, inhumane, and unnecessary. De-clawing is a term Veterinary professionals use because it sounds better than what really happens. Amputation. They take off the whole last digit, like cutting off your finger at the last knuckle where YOUR nail grows from. There are other HUMANE options. Get bitter apple spray- and spray where you don't want them scratching. They hate the smell. You can buy sticky pads, so they try to scratch once, feel the texture and don't bother anymore. Scratching posts obviously, and consistent training helps. Other than that you can go to your vet & have the nails clipped- they can even show you how so you can do it at home, they sell the clippers cheap at any pet supply store. Another option is you can buy a product called Soft Paws, Soft Claws, or Nail Caps. It's a rubber cap formed to cover the nail, & stays on with animal-safe glue. It prevents damage done when they scratch. These are the only reasonable choices.

Answer 3

oddly enough they tend to do this to young kittens which makes no sence.. becuase kittens ALWAYS claw.. why not just wait till the kitty is older and see if it still claws??
declawing should ONLY be used as a last resort to euthanasia... its terribley cruel and has lots of side effects including BITING and refusal to use the litter box....

you can buy a product called SOFT PAWS which you put on their front nails to stop clawing..

the price of a declaw varies and is illegal in some countries.. you would have to call your vet and ask - but remember they wont tell you the whole truth and all the risks.. they get PAID for doing the surgery not for talking you out of it...

if you are more worried about your sofa than your cat - remember this - a few scratchs doesnt make a sofa impossible to sit in.. but a declawed cat is not something you can ever reverse...

Answer 4

At the vet I work at he usually like to it at around 14 weeks of age. Every vet is different so it's probally best to jsut call you local vets and ask. Price can definatly vary depending on your location so be sure to ask about that too. I personally wouldn't recommend declawing all four feet though. Even if your cat is an indoor cat there is always a chance of somehting happening and it get outside. Without front claws it won't be able to defned itself but they can still climb pretty well with there back one's. So if it was ever in danger it could cilmb up a tree or something if need be.

Answer 5

If you're going to have it done, the younger they are the better. It can be done at any age, but it's more painful for older animals.
I would say it could be done at 6 months of age, the same age as being altered only because they will have to be under anesthesia for a considerable amount of time. You're vet can tell you for sure.

Cost is dependant on location. It's about $600 at our clinic. They stay in house for three days because it's considered a major surgery and bleeding can be a problem. It may be different where you live.

There is laser surgery I've heard from others on here that is supposedly less painful. I don't know about the cost. Maybe someone will write in about that.

Answer 6

It is a brutal surgery that should not be performed at any age. You are chopping off flesh, bone, and tendon to prevent a natural behavior. If you didn't want to deal with scratching, you shouldn't have bought the poor cat. Declawed cats are helpless if they sneak outside, they usually have a high level of permanent pain that inhibits their walking, they have discomfort scratching in the catbox and often will begin to use the toilet on soft rugs instead, their personality changes, many refuse to trust humans again... it is a horrible, horrible thing to put your poor cat through. If you can't deal with scratching in more humane ways, you should find a better home for the cat.

Answer 7

They usually declaw cats when they are fairly young. Probably between 6 to 12 weeks old. The cost varies and depends on whether you plan to have only the front claws removed, or the front and back. I would expect it to cost about $75 to $100 for just the front claws. Good Luck ! :)

Answer 8

It is not too outrageous to have a cats claws clipped-- just contact your local vet and then can tell you exactly how much it costs. I personally would not declaw a cat. If they are scratching furniture or something else of improtance you should purchase them a scratching post. I think that declawing a cat is soo inhumane. Once they are declawed they are no longer to protect themselves. It often makes them act weird-- i just personally wouldnt do it. It could put your cat in more danger then necessary.

Answer 9

I am against declawing cats.

I am sure you want to declaw your cat because of your furniture. however did you ever stop to think that a cats claws are their only defense?

What if your freshly declawed cat got outside?

And couldn't defend there self?

Couldn't run up a tree from a stray dog because it had no front claws?

Then how would you feel?

I think it is cruel to do that to your cat.

Answer 10

the younger the better..but just remeber that when a cat gets declawed they are getting their nails cut back to the first knuckle...think about that pain and how would you like it? they will have scares for the rest of their life..please research it first before you do it..its better to be informed than nieve about it..so even if you decide to do it after reading up on it and least you made an informed decision