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2007-07-06 12:41:49 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
I have a declawed cat and she is a very Happy cat.
2007-07-06 12:56:44 · update #1
there is no behavorial problems
no bitting problems
no litter box problems
no problems playing with her toys
no balance problems
2007-07-06 16:27:41 · update #2
Yes. I always front-declaw my cats. They live perfectly healthy, happy, normal lives. By front-declawing cats are able to defend themselves, but not harm people or furniture. I love my cats, and anyone who tells me differently because I chose to declaw them really needs a life. Completely declawing is cruel only in that it takes away a cat's traction as well as the ability to defend theselves.
2007-07-06 12:52:48 · answer #1 · answered by dolce 6 · 2⤊ 9⤋
I would never declaw a cat because it has the potential to cause so many behavioral and health problems and is done only for the convenience of the owner. If you don't want an animals with claws then don't get a cat! Most countries except for the U.S. and Canada understand this simple concept - declawing is banned in at least 23 countries.
Your declawed cat may be happy but I've also met 3-legged cats who were happy and that's no reason to have a leg amputated!
2007-07-06 14:51:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
NO
If you are considering declawing your cat, please read this. It will only take a moment, and it will give you valuable information to help you in your decision.
First, you should know that declawing is pretty much an American thing, it's something people do for their own convenience without realizing what actually happens to their beloved cat. In England declawing is termed "inhumane" and "unnecessary mutilation." I agree. In many European countries it is illegal. I applaud their attitude.
Before you make the decision to declaw your cat, there are some important facts you should know. Declawing is not like a manicure. It is serious surgery. Your cat's claw is not a toenail. It is actually closely adhered to the bone. So closely adhered that to remove the claw, the last bone of your the cat's claw has to be removed. Declawing is actually an amputation of the last joint of your cat's "toes". When you envision that, it becomes clear why declawing is not a humane act. It is a painful surgery, with a painful recovery period. And remember that during the time of recuperation from the surgery your cat would still have to use its feet to walk, jump, and scratch in its litter box regardless of the pain it is experiencing. Wheelchairs and bedpans are not an option for a cat.
No cat lover would doubt that cats--whose senses are much keener than ours--suffer pain. They may, however, hide it better. Not only are they proud, they instinctively know that they are at risk when in a weakened position, and by nature will attempt to hide it. But make no mistake. This is not a surgery to be taken lightly.
Your cat's body is perfectly designed to give it the grace, agility and beauty that is unique to felines. Its claws are an important part of this design. Amputating the important part of their anatomy that contains the claws drastically alters the conformation of their feet. The cat is also deprived of its primary means of defense, leaving it prey to predators if it ever escapes to the outdoors.
I have also had people tell me that their cat's personality changed after being declawed. Although, the medical community does not recognize this as potential side effect.
2007-07-06 12:45:13 · answer #3 · answered by kibbi21 4 · 6⤊ 2⤋
Absolutely NOT! It's so cruel. A scratching post will get them to not scratch the furniture. I wouldn't declaw a cat under any circumstances.
2007-07-06 12:45:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 2⤋
No. It is very cruel. If you are going to do it, you are ahead to have it done at a very young age.
Imagine someone ripping your finger out of the socket to the joint...that is basically how they declaw a cat.
2007-07-06 12:44:28 · answer #5 · answered by endo_chic 5 · 4⤊ 4⤋
No cats use claws as prtection and if ye take it away from them its like cutting of human fingers.
2007-07-06 13:01:03 · answer #6 · answered by ilya u 2 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Don't.
It hinders the cat from being able to function as a cat.
2007-07-06 12:45:50 · answer #7 · answered by Hope 3 · 4⤊ 3⤋
I got my cat declawed at 4months. I dont think it's mean, scratching up my very expensive funiture is mean. But, so far, she has no problems with her claws.
2007-07-06 12:47:59 · answer #8 · answered by ? 2 · 2⤊ 6⤋
Would you like your finger nails surgically removed from your fingers. NO WAY !!
2007-07-06 12:52:32 · answer #9 · answered by Liplicious 3 · 4⤊ 2⤋
No, I'd let the vet do it. If I did it the poor thing would be minus a leg or 4.
2007-07-06 12:45:46 · answer #10 · answered by sshazzam 6 · 1⤊ 5⤋