I am adopting a one year old cat that has been declawed on all four paws. I want to provide a safe and happy home for him. I have 3 other indoor cats and a german shepard that is very good with my cats.
2007-02-22 06:47:57 · 12 answers · asked by Meliscious 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
I have two declawed cats living with a not declawed cat, they all get along great. The declawed cats don't know that they are declawed, and the top cat is one of the declawed ones. As everybody said, he shouldn't go outside. If he swats at you, you should stop petting him as if it had "hurt", and if he swats at the dog you should call your dog back until he is more comfortable. Just to make him think he still has claws. Enjoy your new pet!
2007-02-23 05:50:58 · answer #1 · answered by kitty98 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If he's healed well, then the only thing is to keep him inside and make sure he doesn't escape. Some declawed cats have trouble with pads not healing well so they don't like to use the box, or with re-growths. If you think he's tender in his feet, you may want to provide him with a different litter (the stuff made from newspaper, same as they advise people to use right after declawing) and check his feet for injuries or regrowths. Regrowths don't happen that often but they can occur even years after the surgery; it's something you should be aware of so that *if* it happens, you'll catch it sooner.
2007-02-22 17:32:22 · answer #2 · answered by Sheriam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can only think of one thing but it's VERY important: keep him indoors at all times. Irresponsible owners let their declawed cats outside, without any way of defending themselves. It drives me nuts!! I would never let my 2 declawed cats out.
2007-02-22 17:36:14 · answer #3 · answered by November 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would say he doesn't need anything special. I have a declawed cat (all four paws) and he co-exists just fine with my greyhound and sheltie. He's not hindered at all by not having claws.
2007-02-22 14:51:03 · answer #4 · answered by dolphinlove_20 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, you've got yourself an indoor cat, is all. Four cats and a dog - you're special.
2007-02-22 14:56:22 · answer #5 · answered by canela 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just make sure he never gets outside by himself because he is defenseless. But there really is no special treatment. I hope all your other pets accept your new addition, but there will be a getting use to time. Good Luck!
2007-02-22 14:59:47 · answer #6 · answered by Feline05 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Don't let him outside. Keep in mind that he will not be able to defend himself against your cats if they do have claws.
2007-02-22 14:52:13 · answer #7 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nothing just make sure it NEVER goes outside. Its illegal here where I live, because they can defend themselves.
If it has to it'll bite. Just make sure it can get away when it wants to.
2007-02-22 14:52:39 · answer #8 · answered by roadkilltoad 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i dont declaw cats it dosent seem right to me
please dont declaw ur cat just cut ur cats nails by pushing their skin by toes and cut their nails but dont cut them to short or they will bleed please try this before declawing i have to cats and only cut there nails once or twice a month
2007-02-22 15:04:08 · answer #9 · answered by Chelsea 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
i would say none if hes going to be indoors and safe~~
2007-02-22 14:55:28 · answer #10 · answered by Ashley 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋