My cat is about 5 years old and my mom had her front paws declawed a couple years ago and i think she has a hard time doing #2 because she doesn't bury it and she doesn't clean herself either. Also she chews her fur off around her backside but I dont think that has anything to do with her litter.
2007-03-19 00:54:02 · 14 answers · asked by MCisEVIL 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
Some declawed cats do heal fine but there are also many that do not... they'll be sensitive in their paws all their lives :-( Try using the litter made from recycled paper, it's much less harsh. Also check her skin for parasites or other problems as fleas, ticks, dander... that could cause the chewing. Ask your vet to check her out!
2007-03-19 01:55:38 · answer #1 · answered by Sheriam 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've had numerous cat's that won't bury it, they are just lazy or prissy and don't wanna mess with it. It doesn't have anything to do with the litter. They only need special litter right after they are declawed until the toes are healed. As far as the chewing off the fur around her butt, I have seen some cats do that because they need the anal glands expressed, and some do it as a behavioral disorder. Start with expressing her glands or getting groomer/vet to do it and if she still does it, talk to vet about how to combat a possible behavioral or maybe an allergy to fleas if she has those that is another reason why they may hair pull. Try those things first, but always start easiest reasons first and work your way to the harder more expensive fixes like needing meds for a behavior problem. Some cats are kinda neurotic and do things like that or attacking and eating their tails, hope your's is something simple, good luck.
2007-03-19 01:05:13 · answer #2 · answered by ER Vet Tech 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Behavioural problems are common in declawed cats. She is stressed because she's lost the top of her toes. It's hard to dig without toes. I wouldn't worry about her not burying poos, you don't have to go digging for treasure to scoop them out, they're easy to find.
Chewing is either caused by stress or fleas. Declawing could be the cause, it is psychologically demeaning and physically traumatic to a cat. Vets who still practice this and claim it's fine just want your money. Why would other vets who could say nothing and just take your money speak out and say not to do it that it's inhumane?
Soft sand which has been sterilised in a hot oven or cat litter made from recycled paper and not pelletized is probably the softest, but she might not like the change in smell. If you want to change it, you will have to do so over many weeks, mixing it with her usual litter a small amount of new at a time and gradually increasing it, or provide two trays initially, one with her normal litter and one with the new. As she realises the other is more comfortable, she should start using this more often (if the scent doesn't turn her off) and eventually use this tray exclusively or in preference to the other.
2007-03-19 01:14:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think your cat has got some psychological issues. Both of my cats were declawed between 6 months and 1 year old, and they have never had any trouble with the type of litter they use, burying, cleaning up or chewing their fur off. I would take her to your local vet to see if they have any suggestions. ALSO, when my cats got a bit older, I bought them a covered litter box and they occasionally DO NOT bury their poop...I assume it's just because of the lid.....but it sounds like your cat may be sick or allergic to her litter...maybe the litter irritates her skin so she chews off her fur and doesn't clean up...otherwise, t hat's not like a cat.....see a vet.
2007-03-19 01:03:47 · answer #4 · answered by greenbuddha03 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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My cat is about 5 years old and my mom had her front paws declawed a couple years ago and i think she has a hard time doing #2 because she doesn't bury it and she doesn't clean herself either. Also she chews her fur off around her backside but I dont think that has anything to do with her...
2015-08-26 09:18:27 · answer #5 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably would have noticed something much sooner.Did your mom change her litter?Sometimes they leave their poop uncovered as a sign that this is their territory.
( I dont know why, but thats what I was told by my vet when my cat does it) Is she overweight? That may be why she can not clean herself. As far as chewing the fur off her back side that
sounds like some sort of allergy.They usually chew where they can reach.It sounds like a visit to the vet would be a good idea.Usually when they have allergy's nothing you can apply topically is very helpful as the itch is like an internal itch that they cant get to so they keep chewing.I hope this is helpful to you and your moms kitty. Good Luck!
2007-03-19 01:13:54 · answer #6 · answered by Bird lady 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Right after the surgery they tell you to use shredded newspaper. Normal litter can be used once healed.
The chewing off her fur on the backside suggests either fleas or a skin condition. My grandmother had a cat that did that, he ended up having severely sensitive and dry skin.
2007-03-19 01:03:45 · answer #7 · answered by ravenwolf6201 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, Just use the "scoopable" kind and DO NOT let the cat get outside. A cat with no claws is totally defenseless..
2007-03-19 01:04:20 · answer #8 · answered by Ken 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like what your cat is doing is self barbering, my eldest cat does that to herself when she gets stressed out.
Her Vet said, it's her way of telling you there is something wrong and thee sure was, she has a UTI.
Hope this helps.
2007-03-19 01:07:35 · answer #9 · answered by eyes_of_iceblue 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Only right after surgery. That is not normal. Please call the vet. Even if you don't take her in, atleast get some advice.
2007-03-19 00:58:22 · answer #10 · answered by JohnCena's#1FAN 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋