I am wanting to get a cat. I have had cats in the past, and I really want a furry companion. The only problem is we have leather furniture, and I have seen the damage claws can cause. so here is my question: can you get a cats front and back claws declawed?Can someone help me out?
Thanks. 8D
2007-03-26 08:59:17 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Thanks for the answers!!
But now I am scared that he/she will get outside!! lol, does anyone have a sugestion on types of cats? your favorites? thanks 8D
2007-03-26 09:07:41 · update #1
yeah you can get both sets of claws taken out, tell the vet and they'll fix it right up. but just make sure your little furball never gets outside or he'll have no defense mechanism.
2007-03-26 09:03:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
It's not a good idea to declaw your cat. In fact many vets won't even do the procedure any more because it is painful and leaves the cat defenseless. What you can do is bring your cat to the groomer on a regular basis and have its claws trimmed (or do it yourself but personally I prefer brining my kitty the groomer or vet) that way their claws are short and wont do much if any damage to your furniture. Also get kitty a nice scratching post / kitty condo so that will get ruined instead of your furniture. As far as what kind of cat to get I would go to your local shelter and get a cat there. Get an adult cat if you don't mind because kittens are always adopted but it's harder for adult cats to find loving homes.
2007-03-26 16:11:01 · answer #2 · answered by aly 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to declaw your cat when you have leather furniture. I live in Europe, declawing is illegal here, yet people here have lots of cats (all with claws, obviously), lots of furniture (yes, leather is popular here too), and we're doing just fine. Clip the nails of the cat, get him a good scratching post, and you should be okay. If an entire continent of Europeans can train their cats, why shouldn't you be able to?
2007-03-26 21:46:56 · answer #3 · answered by Sheriam 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would not get the cat declawed. There are sprays out there to deter a cat from going somewhere it's not supposed to. If you are going to be a cat owner you need to be prepared for the fact he might scratch. That's just the nature of cats. Before you get a cat you need to ask yourself what is more important, your cat's well being or your furniture.
2007-03-26 16:17:27 · answer #4 · answered by ryee40007 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
please do not declaw your cat. it is like removing your fingers down to the first joint. cats actually walk on their toes where the claws are. removing the claw causes unnecessary pain and back problems. they also become defeneless to large animals and cannot defend themsleves by climbing trees also they have no way of defending themselves against other cats. you can buy something called soft claws and the are aplastic covering that need to be replaced every six weeks or so. you could also learn to trim their claws and teach them what a scratching post is by gentle rubbing the paws down it when you catch them about to claw your furniture. and by putting catnip on the scratching post they can not resist it.
my favourite types of cats are moggies as they are closer to the natural free roaming cats. both of mine are norwegian cross moggies, they beautiful coats and great personalities. i do brush them everyday but i don't have too. they are nine months old ao have not fully developed their final looks yet.
2007-03-26 16:16:39 · answer #5 · answered by kath 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't declaw - teach your cat, it's really simple enough and does nhot take a rocket scientist. Declawing is just cruel.
Get a scratching post for them, that way it's OK if they do get out, since they will still have their claws as God intended.
2007-03-26 16:46:00 · answer #6 · answered by Unicornrider 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can but I dont think that would be the best because what if the cat got outside? There is an allternative but I forget the name. They are cps on the claws and they come in cool colors!
2007-03-26 16:06:20 · answer #7 · answered by Prada 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you know what they do to a cat when they declaw them? Read this: http://www.declawing.com/
Please don't declaw your cat.
2007-03-26 17:37:13 · answer #8 · answered by Sloane 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Whilst getting your (next) cat declawed, have your fingers amputated down to the first knuckle. Same difference.
Think about it.........................???
2007-03-26 18:39:46 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes u can but it makes the cat meaner
they feel defenseless
if u get the fronts done that good
2007-03-26 16:03:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋