Okay for starters no bashing. What's done is done i know a lot of people say its inhumane but a baby is more important than a cat.
It's been 2 days since my cat has eaten or used the box. Ever since we got him declawed. He has been very irritable and lazy and doesn't walk much. Is there any reason for this. My other cat also got declawed neutered and shots and he was fine.
Any thoughts...Thanks in advcance
2007-02-22 18:31:05 · 29 answers · asked by lilgcube740 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Declawing is illegal in almost all of Europe, we have lots of babies, lots of cats and they're all perfectly fine! That is NO reason to put your cat through such a thing.
Yes, what is done is done, and I wish I could tell you your cat would be fine. Maybe she will be, in a week or a few weeks, but I just don't believe in telling white lies... and it's a FACT many declawed cats are NOT fine. People here in Europe didn't outlaw it just for the hell of it, it's not like our legislators were bored and came up with some silly law just so they'd have something to do you know... it really is cruel. You were lucky with your other cat, but declawing causes lots of pain and lots of long-term problems in many cats, that some come through fine doesn't mean there's no great risk involved.
Get him painkillers from the vet, get him 'yesterdays news' litter or just shredded newspaper, keep your fingers crossed he'll be okay in a few weeks and please don't ever put another cat through this torture, it should be made illegal in the US & Canada as it is overhere.
2007-02-25 09:05:08 · answer #1 · answered by Sheriam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I see that the bashers got ya! Don't let them bother you...the vet I worked for refused to declaw unless it was the final straw & the people were getting rid of the cat for ruining the drapes & furniture. Then we did it to keep the cat in a good home & keep the owners happy as well.
One thing EVERYONE should know is the temp of their pet when they are healthy, write it down so you don't have to worry about forgetting it.
This one simple thing can make the difference since you will know if they have a fever {I never heard if their hair is sticking out from their body it means they have a fever as listed in one of the posts} The ONLY way to know if they have a fever is to take their temp!! Hot or cold nose, dry or moist nose does not tell if they are feverish lol.
Taking their temp is a fairly simple matter. You can use a regular rectal thermometer, use vasoline on it and after getting it in the cat just hold the therm and the tail in one hand, fingers on the therm and hand wrapped firmly around tail.
You can also buy an electronic therm and an ear therm altho the ear therm is not considered as accurate but sure better than a guess.
It does sound like your cat is sore and that is to be expected. Dehydration is a serious threat to your cat's health. Is he on pain meds? Have you tried offering him beef stock or chicken stock? {you know like swanson's or even some baby food beef?}
Sometimes they just need a push start to get back to their regular schedule. It is very important for you to have only some paper in the box {a small amount} so you can tell if he is urinating...if he is not then you need to get him back to vet immediately! {again, you can take his temp and if it's below 101 then you must assume that he has a case of FUS, his urethra is stopped up and without vet intervention he will die of uremic poisoning.
good luck!
2007-02-23 04:02:27 · answer #2 · answered by runesofgaia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The reason people are so against it is because some cats will act like yours. They wont use a litter box, don't eat, get so stressed out and start bitting that people don't want the cat, and they dump it.
But you should try using shredded news paper (if your not) for its "litter" box because it will hurt its feet less. also try canned food because any longer without eating, it can have a very big problem. maybe a little tuna fish with water-its does not have any nutrition for them, but it will keep his organs working and processing foods.
In the future, i do hope that you look at other options (trust me-there are better ways!) and understand that declawing is VERY painful causing a lot of nerve damage.
Good luck with your cat.
2007-02-23 03:47:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Kitty litter can get into newer wounds and irritate them. At our hospital we use paper towels and those packing peanuts in the declaw litter boxes. This allows for digging as well as absorbancy, yet can's hurt those new scabs on kitty's toes.
If your cat didnt eat or drink though, it's no wonder the litter box isnt' being used. This lack of eating and drinking is not normal, and indicates a serious problem. Please take your cat ot the vet now.
Lazy/Irritable could easily be a combination of residual anesthesia effects and the result of pain from the surgery. But, again, not eating is serious, even cats who don't feel in top shape should still eat and drink something. VET. NOW.
2007-02-23 03:32:46 · answer #4 · answered by lildi_32 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be it hurts, not all cats are alike, maybe he's a little shocked. Try to check his paws and if they're ok, give him lots of love. He may need time. Look, immagine if you have to learn to walk without you toes. (because declawing doesn't mean take the claws away, but taking a piece of bone too). Wouldn't you be afraid to fall, or feel strange?
I wouldn't say anything but I can't help it!
I got my two kittens neutered last month, and one was completely well after two days, the other took two weeks to walk normally and jump in my arms again !
If you think declawing is useful, he could eventually bite the child. Take his teeth away too? The furry tail may also choke him...
2007-02-23 04:40:50 · answer #5 · answered by Silvia N 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
~My cat was 16 when she died. I had her declawed when she was about 6 years old. She did okay, I think some cats do fine and some don't, same as people with surgery. Vets don't usually include pain medication, you might have to ask for some?
When I had her spayed, she didn't handle it as well. With our newer cat, we got him neutered and he lost a lot of weight. It took about three months for him to get back to normal.
I think you're kitty is in pain, but still has nerves where the claws were. You should call the vet and see what they say. It shouldn't cost anything for a follow up. It's possible that he does have an infection. Have you tried taking the water dish to him?
I felt bad after having my cat declawed, but she quickly recovered and still "kneaded" with her paws. I have never heard of having a particular cat litter after being declawed, my cat did fine without it. Our cat got used to not having the claws and so did we. We couldn't let her outside anymore though.
As for the baby, the fear is having your cat suffocate the baby, not scratching him. Especially if your cat likes to cuddle. I would keep them in separate rooms for a year.
Good luck.~
*Yes, I agree with possible reaction to the anesthesia.
2007-02-23 03:38:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Did the doc put a pain patch on your cat? It is necessary. If this problem presists another day, pleae take the cat in. I always get mine declawed in front and spayed and or neutered. Cats cannot go any longer than 3 days without eating. keep a litter box close by to her, or him and the food bowl as well. Use special litter from the vet's or shred paper towels up so no litter hurts kitty. Good Luck, hope everything works out ok soon. Sometimes we do run into problems afterwards, but keep up with it and all will be oK soon. kitty may have a touch infection or little depressed. Give special attention and even carry to litter box and cat food bowl. Sometimes may have to jump start him by a can of tuna, just give a touch of it to him along with cat food. Our boys never had a problem. Only one female had a problem, she had an infection though and we did not know it, a urinary infection after the spay, it was the heat cycle that gave it to her before she was spayed, and if I had known, i would have cleared up that first before the spay, so what is done is done, so talk to the vet, OK? You did the right thing.
2007-02-23 02:42:53 · answer #7 · answered by Dolly 5 · 2⤊ 4⤋
If you think the baby is more important than a cat then why have you still got the cat? you should of gave it away to someone who really cares about their animals, that is like totally cruel. Next you will get a dog and cut its voice box out and remove its teeth so it wont bite or wake the baby! If I was the cat i wouldn't eat either, as for walking, it would be hurting the poor thing, go and rip your nails out of your toes and try walking.!!!
2007-02-23 04:15:31 · answer #8 · answered by tinytazzie25 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
try using shredded news paper in the litter box. The paws are very sensative right now and the coarsness of the litter I am sure is uncomfortable.
Cats get stressed very easily and when surgery is done of any type you can expect your cat to lose an appetite. It will come back you have nothing to worry about. Good luck with your feline friend.
2007-02-23 04:21:25 · answer #9 · answered by Charles B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
His paws hurt, he'll need time to heal. Sometimes attitude changes are associated with declawing.(sometimes)
you can't compare cat's necessarly, everyone is different.
Feed him his pain meds, don't use clay litter, use shreded newspaper or a product called yesterday's news. The granuals of normal litter can get into the incisions and cause infection. He may just need more time, it is a surgery after all but....if your truly worried, take him back to the vet....perhaps there is a real problem......my clinic would take a look for free.
2007-02-23 03:15:12 · answer #10 · answered by Joshua B 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋