Can anyone give me information on Lazer surgery for feline claw removal??

Question

Has anyone had this treatment done on their cats?? Was it successful? Was it less traumatic for your pet ?? Cost? Recovery? Thank you

I want to know if lazer surgery on claws involves ampution or are they just deadening the nerves? I realize all the negatives about amputation and want to avoid it. Scratching posts are not working . What is the cost? Thanks

Answer 1

hi, ive read your question and please take my response to heart. you are blaming the cat instead of the scratching post! it is essential that you think like a cat. primarily, that means that you DO NOT want your fingers amputated at the last knuckle as that will cause much distrust as well as often unbearable discomfort, especially while scratching to bury in the litter box.

here's the deal, your cat is not using your furniture because it prefers the fabric, is claiming any territory or is looking for attention (neg. or pos.).

there is one reason and one reason only that your cat is using your furniture.....IT DOES NOT ROCK OR BUDGE WHEN YOUR CAT REALLY NEEDS TO WORK OUT!

please invest in a STRONG, sturdy scratching post which is not made of primarily plush carpet. this type of carpet is made to appeal to the buyer, not the cat. your cat is trying to simulate a tree and the most appealing features of a tree are that your cat can dig in and work out but the tree doesnt rock, wobble or move!

make sure that you congratulate your cat (no matter what else you may be doing), each and every time he/she uses the new post. tell your cat what a good, big, strong kitty it is every time it uses it's new post.

this will be much less expensive than declawing and far more humane. if you need guidance in chosing an effective post, please feel free to email me.

and to the person who has several cats who are declawed both front and back, you and your vet are very inhumane. any vet who would perform this front/back declawing has no compassion or real love for cats.

how do your cats even scratch an itch? shame on both you and your vet.

Answer 2

I've never had the laser surgery done, however all of my cats are four paw declaw and I have never had a problem with normal declawing. They are usually up and about the next day. I always get mine desexed at the same time, it's less stressful on their bodies to only be put down once. I know a lot of people say not to declaw however it's no more inhumane than an upset owner who can't take it anymore and tosses the cat out or decides to punish it. Also mine do not have any problems using their litter box. And it hasn't seemed to affect them in any way my oldest declawed cat is 9 years old and never shown any difference.Good luck.

Answer 3

Oh you're not going to convince the people who are adamantly against it. Try explaining to them how little actual trauma a puppy feels getting it's tail docked or how safe it really is or how it actually serves a purpose. May as well spit in the wind ADDED: >>>>Dewclaw removal is to prevent injury. A ripped dewclaw is a painful, bloody mess.- Dewclaw removal is for prevention of injury. Historically, most docking was done to prevent injury (since I've had to deal with a tail injury that culminated in docking the tail I may have a different perspective than those who do not WORK their dogs). Tail docking can be for prevention of injury. Ear cropping was for a myriad of reasons, including to ward off infection. Again, a procedure for prevention of injury. <<<<<<< Come on now! For people to know that they would have to actually pick up a book and read about breed history and what the particular breed was bred to do. Most people aparently don't read these days or they would know there is a reason a standard includes those sort of alterations. It's not a question of cosmetics but for the benefit of the dogs

Answer 4

I don't like the idea of de-clawing. My wonderful furchild has ruined the arm of my couch by clawing. She started when I wasn't looking and now its too late to stop her. Cats will be Cats. Clawing it's a natural behaviour. I read somewhere that if you used Pepper or Tabasco Sauce on items of furniture, it keeps the cats away from clawing/biting. Have you tried something like that?

Answer 5

They have caps to place on cat's nails. Having a feline declawed is inhumane. If they get outside they won't be able to protect themselves. Having a feline declawed would be the equivalant to removing a humans finger to the first knuckle.
There are alternatives.

Answer 6

Declawing involves removal of the first digit of their skelatal bones.It's not just a pull of the nail itself.Imagine the first digit of your finger removed.It is VERY painful for the animal and studies have shown it causes many cats to stop using their litterbox.They also have problems later with using the feet normally.

Answer 7

Hi Winnie,
Hope you don't already have your mind made up. We have 5 cats and what works for us is those large cat scratchers. Try that and maybe a spray bottle with water in it whenever your cat tries to scratch your furniture. Please give the surgery a lot of thought first. Good luck!

Answer 8

We only do laser declaw at our hospital. There is less bleeding, less pain, and no tourniquets are needed. Recovery is faster. They still need pain medication--it is bone surgery. The cost is generally a bit more but worth it.

Answer 9

Poor cats......I think it is sad when people do that because of safety reasons. There are caps (different colors) you can put on their nails or trim them.........

Answer 10

Don't do it! if your cat gets out (accidents happen) he/she will be defensless against other cats, dogs... etc. just get her a scratching post!!