how much does it cost to get a cat neutered and declawed?

Question

I really just wanted to know how much not hear everbodys personal opinion on the declawing issue i would appreciate people keeping their opinions to themselves thank you

Answer 1

it varies of course from vet to vet. Mine costed $350 altogether because your feline will need all their required shots and medication for afterwards

Answer 2

There's low cost neutering which can be anywhere from free to about $40. Mostly it's about $100 here in the Midwest.

You said neutering (which is for males) but if you have a female, it's refered to as spaying. That costs more since it's internal surgery, I think that runs $150 here. They also have low cost spaying offered in our area.

You can find out prices in your area by just calling around to the different vets--they give prices over the phone. Usually there's an extra charge for females if they're not out from under the anesthetic by the end of the day and the vet wants them under observation, so you may have an extra kennel fee of maybe $25 or $35 from that, but males are all set to go home at the end of the day. Most vets do surgery in the morning so the animals are set to go by the time the place closes.

Declawing is actually mutilation and I wouldn't do it to any cat of mine! The bones at the end of the toes have to be removed and it's extremely painful for the cat, you've just taken away half their toes, which makes it harder for them to adjust to walking. They also can't defend themselves and know it--which makes some more prone to bite when they feel threatened. It's important to know about the biting thing.

Soft Paws can be used instead, if you're worried about the furniture. They're little plastic caps that glue onto the claw and won't let the sharp end tear anything.

We clip our cats claws twice a month, it's just another routine for them like me checking their ears and mouth. My vet won't do declawing, and I think our city did make it illegal a few years back. More and more communities are doing it, there's a shift in thinking about declawing over the past decade as more information and thinking is being done about it.

Answer 3

Neutering can cost anywhere from $40 through a neutering clinic to $150 through a vet.

As for declawing.... DON'T Don't don't don't don't don't do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Do you know how they declaw?
Look at your finger. See the knuckle just under the nail. They remove from there to the end. Cats can die from the surgery since they have such thin blood. Some cats never get over the pain just like some humans can feel pain in their toes every second of everyday even thou the legs been cut off. And also of cat's removing their claws can make them go psycho!!! Before the surgery they maybe very sweet and always use the litter box and after they may never want to be touched and go start peeing all over the house.

Did you know the declawing a cat is against the law in most countries except America and they are trying to make it against the law here. It's animal cruelty!

Answer 4

The last cat that I had, which passed away in February, 2007 it cost $98.00. I had this cat fixed, shots~all set. She accidentally lost her life at only 8 months. I have another cat now that is scheduled for a neutering next month.

p.s. I'm sorry ~ I just reread your question, I did not have my cat declawed, so I don't know the total cost for that.

Answer 5

It really depends where. Call some local reliable vets and ask them. AS for declawing, I wouldn't do it. Cats like to have there claws. Some people get there cats laser declawed, (better than traditional) but still not enjoyable for cats.

Answer 6

My poor, poor, dearly departed, Lilac Point Siamese, "Buster", was declawed by his fist owner (not me). The last 3-4 years of his life were filled with so much pain from arthritis, because of this joint removal. On rainy days, he would just cry while trying to walk up the staircase. Please do not declaw your kitty. The claws can be clipped(on a monthly basis - your vet can do it or teach you how to do it) and there are claw covers to protect your furniture, if necessary

Answer 7

Lisa is robust on the money. The soft Paws artwork super. and that i agree that declawing cats is inhumane and actually traumitizing. I even have certainly considered the way it somewhat is complete an it ain't incredibly.

Answer 8

Neutering extends their life, smart move there, but there's no price for maiming the animal. Don't even try and justify it for a vet who just has greed and tries to offer package dealsd before it becomes illegal in the States like the rest of the civilised world.
It's barbaric to maim an animal for your own vanity and laziness to not use alternatives.

Answer 9

Please don't declaw your cat. Cats are born with claws for a reason - to help them climb, to defend themselves (or catch prey), to scratch themselves, to groom, and to walk properly.

It's a very cruel thing to declaw a cat, and you will change their lives and their personalities for ever, causing them much pain and frustration.

Answer 10

Well, here in SC, it costs about $200. I just got my daughter a puppy yesterday and I have until December to get it done. I received a discount certificate with mine so it will be even cheaper....