Declawing?

Question

My cat is 3 years old. Are there age restrictions for getting cats declawed? Has anyone had any bad experiences with getting cats declawed when they were older?

Answer 1

Most vets prefer that if you're getting the cat declawed it be done when they're kittens when you have them spayed or neutered. It just eliminates them from having to be put under anesthesia more than once. You can however, have them declawed almost anytime just as long as they're healthy enough to be put under anesthesia. There are other alternatives to declawing. There's these plastic claw covers called Soft Claws and another brand called Soft Paws. Also by keeping the nails trimmed will reduce clawing. I know a lot of people are against declawing and I am as far as for my own cats, but it is a very safe and quick routine procedure. The majority of cats heal very well and wouldn't even know the difference. Remember that just like in people each cat reacts differently to certain situations. As long as your cat is healthy and your vet says he's a good candidate for being declawed go for it if that's what you want to do. Whatever you do if your cat goes outside at all I wouldn't suggest have the procedure done. When outside their claws are their only defense and helps them to climb up trees for safety. I'm sure there's a lot of people that will disagree with my answer but I've worked at multiple animal hospitals and have never encountered a cat that had serious issues from being declawed. Hope this helps!

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Answer 2

There are only a few explanations to declaw which might be legitimate, so much are performed now not for scientific intent, in simple terms for beauty explanations. There are approaches round each and every quandary, scratching, and many others. Declawing factors different issues in itself and I selected not to declaw purpose I realize approximately coaching a cat not to scratch (I provide it possible choices and many others). I desire my cat to stay a cat, and this will continuously be accomplished, wether it's an indoor or outside cat. I are living with this animal, and despite the fact that she is mine by way of regulation, I do not push my will over onto her - if I did, I'd as an alternative provide her to any person else, considering that has no recognize for a dwelling animal. A lot of instances there may be headaches after the process too, a few main to but extra surgical procedure. All it takes (if it isn't a scientific situation, which I have not come accross right here as soon as) is a bit of additional time spent by way of the landlord in educating the kitty a behavioural sample. That's all. I realize she will be able to shield herself normally and has the entire role of all her limbs and all elements thereof. There's additionally a mascle jogging alongside the backbone that they are not able to correctly stretch as is their nature to do, after this process. I'm simply thankful increasingly international locations are outlawing this. If you do not desire the claws, do not get the cat, get a FLUFFY TOY.

Answer 3

It is a bit more difficult on your cat to be declawed at this age. Particularly if she is overweight. However, it can be done. At the clinic where I work, we use a laser for all of our surgical procedures. We give the pets pain medication before the anesthetic period, so that when they recover, they have pain meds already working on board. For cat declaws, we use nerve blocks. The laser makes the procedure MUCH more precise, prevents bleeding, and lessens problems with infection. Because the laser uses light energy to cut, there is no "crushing" action as in cutting with a blade or Resco nail trimmers. After the procedure, cats go home the same day on several days of oral pain medication. Sometimes changes in life dictate a decision such as declawing your cat. When you are faced with destroying or giving up your pet vs. declawing her, the choice can be difficult. But know,there are also choices in what kind of Veterinary care YOU can choose for your cat.

Answer 4

No I don't think that age is that important. BUT I say do NOT get the cat declawed. I own four cats and every one of them is an inside cat. Yes they do claw some furniture but when you see it stop them. I also have cat post so they can claw that and they do. The best reason I will give for NOT declawing them is if they EVER get outside they canNOT defend themselves as they have no claws. Put yourself in their place. Don't declaw.

Answer 5

All declawing is a bad experience for a cat.
Do you have a good scratch post tree? Is it tall enough so the cat can stand up and get a good stretch and scratch? Is it sturdy? If it falls down on the cat, forget it.
What you have to do is make the post a happy place to scratch and the furniture an unhappy place. Go to the pet store and buy spray catnip and cat treats. Put treats on top of the post and spray it with cat nip. Then buy double sided sticky tape and put that on the places your cat likes to scratch. Cats hate getting their paws sticky. When the cat has learned to prefer the post you can take this off.

Answer 6

One of the judges at the cat show (we show our households each year for fun), told us that if you regularly clip your cat's claws the quick (pink part inside the nail) will gradually recede. This will enable you to clip the nail even shorter over time. Don't clip the quick (pink part) of the nail, though, it will bleed and can cause serious complications besides being very painful.

She told us that if we have a cat that we have problems clipping his or her nails, wait until they are very sleepy and do one at a time. If the cat doesn't react after one clipping, do another, then another. If your cat jumps up after one, wait until another nap time.

You can get pet nail clippers at any pet store. I use regular nail clippers, but you have to turn them sideways (vertical, up and down) instead of horizontal (left, right) like when we use them on human nails or you will crush your cat's nail.

For a reasonable fee, you can also get a groomer or your vet to clip nails. All or most of the Petco stores have groomers and will clip nails.

I don't believe in declawing a cat. It is a painful removal of the first joint of all their toes. Declawing hinders their ability to protect themselves if they happen to encounter a predator if they get outside.

I have to admit that although, I've had many cats, I have never had a cat with black nails that you couldn't see the quick, so I'm not sure how you would be able to clip their nails safely.

Answer 7

I do not feel getting a cat declawed is necessary. If a person feels they have to do this to their pet, then they have chosen the wrong pet. There are many deterrents to help stop a cat from scratching furniture, carpets, etc. The experience can be quite traumatizing for a cat. Imagine waking up to the pain of having had your nails removed? Claws are a cats natural defense mechanism. They are also used for playing, grabbing and scratching on a scratching post. One of my cats loves to "work out" on his scratching post (he has 5 placed all over the house). He doesn't scratch anything else. : )

Answer 8

It is incredible cruel to declaw a cat. You should never do it if there is even the slightest possibility that the cat might go outside because its claws are its only means of defence or escape if attacked. Cats claw things, it's the way they are, if you don't want that in a pet, please, rather than have the animals mutilated, rehome them and get something that won't claw the furniture.

Answer 9

It is banned in other countries because it is considered cruel.
I rescue cats and the owners that relinquish their declawed cats to me have had many problems. Some do not like to use the litter box and others bite hard to protect themselves or just because of the trauma they have been through and do not want to trust humans.
Cats that bite can cause some bad injuries that need surgery and it is almost impossible to retrain them from biting.
Please try to either clip their nails often, get them a scratching post and train them to use it or get some caps that you can glue onto to their nails.

Answer 10

the cat's 3yrs old, stuck in its ways. If you're declawing due to having a child in the house and worried about the child's safety, then of course, declaw. I understand that there are circumstances in which declawing is a necessary evil. HOWEVER, when i first got my cat, i was going to have her declawed because i didn't want her clawing up furniture....... i spoke with my aunt and asked her how old they had to be to declaw them. She's a veterinarian...... she looked at me and asked "would you want someone to rip out your fingernails?" needless to say, my cat still isn't declawed, she just gets them trimmed ever few months. declawing IS the same as ripping out yuor fingernails.. to the point they wil never grow back.... are you willing to put your cat through that?