What could you tell me about the declaw operation for cats?

Question

And about the "fix" for a male, it's recomendable and when its appropiate???

Answer 1

i just had my cat declawed about a month ago. it really changed her personality. she cuddles more and rarely plays with her toys. sometimes i wish i hadn't done it in the first place. but i had to, she had been attacking me when i tried to sleep and i was covered in scars. i was scared of her. she healed up nicely, she stills walks a little different and it took her some time to learn what she could and couldn't do anymore. in the long run i think i made the right decision, for her. i would probably never do it again to another cat unless it was a safety issue.

Answer 2

I reccommend fixing your male cat before he's 6 months old. When you start seeing the little round "fuzzies" on that end, it's time. I think my orange and white cat got fixed around four and a half to five months. My bengal cat was 6 months and already fixed when I adopted him. My skunk was 5 months. oh, sorry just cats. : )
As far as declawing goes, most breeders and cat owners do not reccomend it and only as a LAST resort. Declawing can be very painful to the cat and if done incorrectly can maime the cat for life. During the procedure, they don't just take the claw out of the cat, they actually remove that last part of the toe bone that the claw is attached to. It's a very serious surgery. Once declawed, that cat must never ever go outside as he has no defenses to protect himself. If you have trouble with a cat clawing the furniture, I have a whole list of things to do, to be used in combination that should break kitty of that habit. I have a very large orange and white cat and he's pretty sweet, but he isn't very smart. I mean, this cat is a bit short on braincells. He's a taco short of a combination plate. The lights are on, but nobody's home. So, I had trouble getting him to stop clawing my good formal couch! But with a combination of things, he has stopped. He sure is dumb, but I finally got through to him. If my dumb cat can finally figure it out, so can any cat, and in a short amount of time. Anyway, if you do have this problem e-mail at [e-mail] with the subject line "cat is clawing furniture, help!" that way I don't delete you. In the mean time, be sure to provide many scratching posts for kitty. I've had a lot of experience with this and have answered the plea for help from people whose cats are clawing the furniture with great success. Good Luck!

Answer 3

For a declaw operation the cat will need to be put under general anaesthesia (which in itself can be a risk). There are two methods to removing cats claws. One being surgically removing the Distal Phalanx (last knuckle) on each toe. The second is by using a Lazar to remove the Distal Phalanx. By using a Lazar there is less recover time because there was less trauma to the toe thus creating a faster recovery. After they are done removing the claw they will either use a type of glue that will hold the skin together or they will stitch the incisions closed. Most people that want their cats declawed will only choose to remove the claws from the front paws and leaving the back paws with the claws intact. This is a very painful surgery and isn't necessary if you can teach your cat to use a scratching post.

Neuters are also done under general anaesthesia, and most often are done in correlation with the declaw surgery if that is opted. They make a tiny incision into the scrotum where the testicles are. They sort of pop the testicles out of the scrotum and remove them. Usually they don't stitch the incision on cats because the incision is so small it usually doesn't need them. I hope I answered all your questions about these procedures. Feel free to email me for more information. Good luck.

Answer 4

You know I would never get my cat declawed, no way would I allow any of friends to have it done.
If my cats ever got outside I would want them to be able to climb a tree if they were in danger. A cat declawed cannot climb to safety or even have chance to do so.
As for getting a cat fixed, I recommend it. Where I live they will neuter a male cat if he is 5 months old. Same with the female even though you didn't ask .
My answer to declawing a cat-- no way
There is a cat repellent that you can buy to train your cat not to scratch furniture.
I can tell from personal experience that some people should be declawed.

Answer 5

I used to work under a veterinarian; basically the declaw process works like this:

They put the cat under anesthesia. Once the cat is deep asleep they basically just pull the claw out of the pad, then wrap the paws up in gauze to stop the bleeding. It isn't the easiest thing to watch, but sometimes it's necessary.

As for neutering male cats, it's completely humane and necessary. Not only are there too many homeless cats out there, but male cats will "spray" all over the house if not neutered.

Answer 6

Declawing is just not something you should do. A girl I work with also works at a vet clinic and was telling me about a cat they had in that got in a fight with another animal (racoon, I think) and just got completely torn apart, it lived but it was in bad shape, and it was because the cat was declawed and couldn't defend itself. When a cat is dewclawed part of its toe is actually removed. It's cruel and unecessary opperation.

And you should definitely get your cat neutered. If it's a male it should calm him down and make him less territorial, and make sure he doesn't knock up any neighborhood cats.

Answer 7

About the declawing surgery for cats I can only say, "Please, don't do it!" If your cat gets out of the house, he will have no defenses at all. It is very easy to train your cat to claw on cat furniture and toys. I have found what my cats like best is a "turbo scratcher". It has a cardboard circle in the bottom and a ball they can play with in a track around the outside. The cardboard is replaceable and they really love to sharpen their claws on it.

If your cat is young or mellow, you can also trim his nails. Just use a fingernail clipper and take of the very ends. It doesn't hurt him and it will help keep him from destroying anything. Once you do it a few times they get used to it.

The declawing operation would be like you and I having our fingers removed to the first knuckle. It isn't necessary and it really hurts them. They can become infected and there can be all sorts of complications.

Neutering or fixing is recommended at 6 months of age and is appropriate for all cats. It isn't expensive, doesn't seem to slow them down much, won't change their personalities and helps with a whole lot of behavioral and health issues. Please, neuter your cat!

Good luck!

Answer 8

1. Declawing is inhumane, it is an amputation of the half of their fingers. You realize that after that, walking is painful, and so is digging. So, they may stop using the litterbox for good, and they may start biting, which is worse.
2. Declawing is a cruel practice, illegal in most places, and it's better not to have a cat if you plan to do this to her.
3. You can use claw caps instead, tehy are cheap and easy to use, try http://www.softpaws.com
4. Neutering a male is simple and recommended, because otherwise they spray urine that stinks and they escape in order to mate.
5. After the surgery, you must give him food for neutered males or special food to maintain urinary health and normal weight.

Answer 9

Imagine having all your fingers chopped off at the first knuckle - that's what declawing does to a cat. TOTALLY unnecessary, and painful, procedure! You can give your cat a scratching post, keep his nails trimmed, and put nail caps on to prevent damage to your property.

Fixing a cat is very important. There are millions of homeless cats and kittens out there. It will lessen your male cat's need to roam. It can help prevent him from spraying. And it's good for his health since he won't run the risk of testicular cancer as he gets older.

Answer 10

you need to get your cat fixed. but do not declaw your animal it is absolutly cruel and many vets won't even do it anymore. you can justtrim their nails. Especially if you let your cat outside you cannot declaw it. its like cutting thier fingers off. cat scratches can be annoying but if you can't put up with it you should get a different kind of pet