Declawing back feet of cats..?

Question

My boyfriend and I just moved in together and got brand new leather furniture.. My cat scratched the furniture and it didn't go over well with the bf. We went to Petsmart and bought some nail protectors for her hind feet. They seem to work, but she chews one off and she scratched the furniture again.. My bf said he'll pay to get her hind feet declawed. (her front paws are declawed) Has anyone ever declawed the hind feet??

Answer 1

Really cruel!!! Most vets won't even think about doing that (good Vets) Better yet why don't you find yourself a new bf, or at least have his knuckles taken off, and see how he gets along 1st??? Cover you furniture with a nice throw.

Answer 2

DON'T DECLAW!!

I know it is apparently very common in the USA... but almost everywhere else, it is considered cruel and akin to animal torture. No one does it in the UK, where I live now. In fact, it is illegal in several European countries.

For a human analogy, it is almost like cutting off your fingers. Yes... claws are comparable to fingers, not nails!

Cats can be trained. By some books about owning cats, and they usually have some good techniques that you can use to teach your cat not to scratch furniture.

I own a cat and he responds well to human emotions... he got a few stern looks and angry shouts when he was younger, and he never scratched any furniture from then onwards. But then and again, all cats are different, so you might need to employ some special training techniques. Yet again, DON'T DECLAW!

Oh yes, and buy a scratching post!

Answer 3

I have one cat has front and back declawed and it is the most awful thing to have done. My poor cat can't scratch if she itches and is constantly having someone scratch her. Also, she hates the litter box because I believe the litter hurts her feet.

I have another cat and he isn't declawed and doesn't scratch anything. I have kept his nails cut pretty short since I got him when he was 5 weeks old.

If you cat already has the front claws gone, I just suggest trimming her nails. It only cost like $4.00 for a clipper and trimming about every week and a half and there shouldn't be a problem. Also there is a spray at walmart and probably petsmart called NO! It contains pepper which dogs and cats hate and keeps them away from whatever you spray it on. It doesn't have a smell and we use it for our Christmas tree and come of our artificial plants to keeps the cats out. Hope this helps.

Answer 4

I do not know of anyone having their cats back feet declawed. I personally would not have a cat of mine declawed, as it is an extremely cruel procedure. I do not have any furnishings in a pet accessible area that I would value more than I value a living creature, but that is just my opinion.

Do you realize that the declawing actually means that a portion of the actual tip of the cats toe is removed, not just the claw itself. Declawing takes away one of the cats most usable defences. If your cat does go outside, his/her claws can be the only defense against other animals or predators.

You should look into purchasing some cat scratching posts and other toys so that she has other things to occupy her time and keep her entertained.

You can check with your vet or the pet store for suggestions. Cats will mark their territory, especially large pieces of furniture, but there are protective products you can use.

My cats have always responded well to a spray bottle of plain water. When I have begun training them and they scratch or dig somewhere they shouldn't I just spray a bit of water on them, which they do not like; and the habit will be gradually broken. I seldom have to even really spray the water any longer, I just have to say spray bottle, and the unwanted activity will stop.

Cats are very intelligent, and although they like to nap a lot; they are very energetic and full of curiosity and need lots of exercise and entertainment to lead healthy lives.
Best of luck to you and your housemates. Have a good day.

Answer 5

I used to artwork at a vets workplace, so i've got seen this typical hand and had it defined to me via a vet. Its painful. look at your guy or woman palms. think of reducing off the best of your finger on the middle joint. that's what cats bypass via. The cat at a 300 and sixty 5 days and 0.5 will prolly do suitable in the event that they stay at a vets workplace for an afternoon or 2, because of the fact the bandages will could desire to get replaced. Its similiar to getting the front one carried out even with the undeniable fact that, so the soreness would be similiar too. some vets do it in yet in any different case, yet on the workplace I labored at, they could sedate the cat, cut back the feet somewhat, dig the nail out and the suture the toe the place the nail got here from. i'm against declawing cats, yet i will see why human beings think of they 'choose' to have it carried out. purely please make specific she would not ever get out, her enamel and claws are her purely protection.

Answer 6

All my indoor cat's have their front claws declawed.I left the back that way if they were to get outside they would have some way to protect themselves.Go ahead and declaw their back paws
make sure u line their litterboxes with newspaper after the procedure.Without claws I would not allow the cats outside for long periods of time because they will not have good protection
against other animals. glad i could help

Answer 7

,Yes, but don't. A cat needs his rear claws. I he ever gets out it is his only defense and will effect his ability to climb. You can trim his rear claws with regular nail clippers and nail file. You can also teach him not to jump on the couch or get a new boy friend since it sounds like he doesn't like you cat

I am personally apposed to declawing of any kind. Would you want someone to cut off 1/3 of your finger or toe because your nails were to long? Declawing involves amputating the first digit of each toe. I, and my other people, think it is inhumane. Many veterinarian's will not even do declaws and some city's have deemed it illegal.

Answer 8

I was a vet tech for several years.
Any veterinarian or anyone who has worked for one will tell you that having a cat declawed is EXTREMELY painful. If they tell you that its not...well, they are LYING and only want your money.

Do you want to go have the tips of your fingers amputated all the way to the first joint? Of course not. BUT it is the same thing!
Thats how far they cut back on the foot. Otherwise the claw would grow back.

I like the vinegar and water spray bottle idea.
Please try that first!!!

Answer 9

never declaw cats one the claws are a tool for hunting and defense and two cats can be trained not to scratch or sharpen their claws. But if you do clip the claws leave the hind claws alone its just humane.

Answer 10

Don't let her on the furniture. Don't let her in the same room as the leather furniture if you're not there to supervise her. WHatever you do, don't mutilate the cat any further. Why did you buy something so inappropriate, and why are you with someone who values furniture more than your cat?