I want some pro declawers to give some positive effects declwing has other than for the owner's convenience. Can any of you do that?
2007-03-27 12:10:31 · 17 answers · asked by ♥Pretty♥ ♥Kitty♥ 7 in Pets ➔ Cats
My cat has brain damage and gets her claws caught on things and is unable to free herself. As I am able to supervise her constantly, this isn't a problem as I can help her. If I wasn't able to supervise her, declawing her would be an option I would have to consider. It's legal here if it's for a medical reason such as this. She is an inside cat due to her health, but I would definately keep her inside if she was to be declawed. She is a very happy and loved cat and I would declaw her if it was for her own benefit.
2007-03-27 12:52:42 · answer #1 · answered by alysseq_86 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Ah, the debate rages on....
Having had fully clawed cats growing up and having declawed cats as an adult, I can say that there are benefits to the cat for being declawed. For one, they are no longer being freaked out by spray bottles or an irate owner yelling at them. Another is they can no longer hurt each other badly when playing or in actual fights. I don't care about my couch, it's not very nice. A declawed cat is a happier cat.
2007-03-27 12:55:43 · answer #2 · answered by Chris J 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Declawing is a painful procedure approximate to cutting off every finger at the joint.
In response to the answerer that spoke of "Cat scratch fever":
Cat scratch disease (CSD) is a bacterial disease caused by Bartonella henselae. Most people with CSD have been bitten or scratched by a cat and developed a mild infection at the point of injury. Lymph nodes, especially those around the head, neck, and upper limbs, become swollen. Additionally, a person with CSD may experience fever, headache, fatigue, and a poor appetite. Rare complications of B. henselae infection are bacillary angiomatosis and Parinaud's oculolandular syndrome.
Very rarely is it serious enough to cause death.
And it can also be transmitted by bites, fleas, and saliva if the cat happens to lick a cut.
Should we remove the cat's teeth, as well?
And how many people actually bother to use flea prevention?
This isn't an attack. It's just something to think on.
2007-03-27 13:40:26 · answer #3 · answered by dark_reaction 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
In regards to another answerer: I have never heard of declawing being performed on the rear claws. Being the owner of declawed cats I think I would have been informed or briefed on the possibility of such actions. I never was.
In regards to the main question: through decades of cat ownership I haven't seen a negative effect. Not one. Does this, in fact, constitute a positive? I would argue that no negative consequences does constitute positive. But, for people who's minds are totally and completely made up already, I seriously doubt it would sway a single soul. Kind of like arguing with people about ash content in their choice of junky cat food. Feeding your cat to death is negative, but, well, you can't change minds often enough to make it worthwhile.
2007-03-27 12:24:37 · answer #4 · answered by chaos_and_amber2 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I had six cats. Two of them had the habit of beating up on the others. Two others enjoyed sharpening their claws on any piece of fabric or light wood that they could find. None of my cats are allowed outdoors.
After having several pieces of furniture were damaged and paying several vet bills for nasty cuts and scratches, I had the bunch of them declawed. I also had a bout with cat-scratch fever (yes there is such a thing). It's a very dangerous virus that can, if left unchecked, kill. How do you know that your cat has this? You don't until they scratch you. The injured sight swells to four or five times its normal size. You can't bend joints because of the swelling. The whole area feels terribly bruised. AND your cat goes into quarantine. The antibiotic for this is very expensive. I paid $75.00 for a six day treatment.
Now I know, as a pet groomer, that you can always cut their nails. But lets be honest. How many of us actually take the time to do it before the cat scratches you, deliberately or accidentally?
Declawing was the best thing that I ever did with my pets. No more vet bills for interpersonal battles. No more recovering furniture, unless I want to or touching up damaged paint and wall paper. And no more visits to the hospital for a swollen hand.
2007-03-27 12:29:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 3⤋
Hahaha this is too funny. Okay, my couch was expensive. It is nice. I dont want a cat to F it up. I adopted my male cat when he was 3 months old from the shelter. Yes, I have tried training him to scratch his post, trimmed his nails, put soft paws(those things that go over their nails) on my cat, it did not help. He actually bit the hell out of one of them, ripped it off and his nail started bleeding. He has been a biter since he was a kitten. My cat gets PLENTY of attention. He is now an outdoor cat-because I never got him declawed. My other cat, is strictly an indoor cat, she was declawed when I adopted her, she is 7, I got her about a month and a half ago. She is a super sweet cat, loving, kind, she never tries to bite, and doesnt have any bad habits AT ALL. My sisters kitten was declawed about 2 weeks ago, and she has not had any bad habits since being declawed.
So seriously- I am not as bad as I sound. The question I posted a bit ago about declawing cats, I posted to piss people off because I am tired of people verbally attacking someone who is asking a question about declawing a cat. If they dont agree with you all on the declawing issue, you all attack them. So to each his own.
2007-03-27 12:23:31 · answer #6 · answered by Kari R 5 · 3⤊ 4⤋
Oh my gosh, declawing your cat isnt gonna kill it. I have all my cats declawed because then they wont scratch during baths, hurt other house pets, or tear up my clothing or furnature. The cats will forget about it and the paws will heal up. healing processes dont take long, but about a week. so i would suggest getting it done, its not that big of a deal really.
2007-03-27 12:42:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
I had my cat declawed and she is just fine with it. When she uses my leg as a scratching post it feels funny and she does not scratch me any more because of this. My cat would jump up in my arms and it would hurt. If I was bent over she would jump on my back and I would get really bad scratches from my cat. I have scares where my cat scratched me really deep. My cat would not use a scratching post she would use my leg. I don't believe in hitting a cat to get them to stop. When a cat fights with another cat they will use their back legs to kick. My cat is an indoor cat. I don't have her outside.
2007-03-27 12:25:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
The only positive is that it saves your furniture.
Declawing is a painful surgery that cuts of the toes down to the first knuckle. It leads to balance and muscle density loss.
Edit: To KAriR above me. It is NOT to each his own. In my opinion declawing is animal abuse. What is more important? Your couch or your cat?
2007-03-27 12:23:51 · answer #9 · answered by allyalexmch 6 · 3⤊ 4⤋
They do not scratch themselves up.They cant harm each other in a fight or at play.They do not get them hung up and riped out.
2007-03-27 13:08:15 · answer #10 · answered by Dixie 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋