I had to get my yr old cat declawed as I am moving into an apartment that requires it. He's avoiding me, does this stop after some time and he heals up?
2007-07-25 11:21:17 · 16 answers · asked by smokey 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
to the response I received from answer fairy....I don't mean to be disrespectful here, however, it did not hamper my cats ability to jump at all. He has leaped up to a high window and jumped down and it's the next day after the laser declaw.......Sorry but you are incorrect on that one. Thank you for responding though.....
2007-07-25 11:43:26 · update #1
It will. I had my cat declawed at about a year (he would walk around my apartment and literally pull the carpet off the tack strips). Mine didn't "avoid" me but he was pretty sore afterwards so just didn't want to be bothered. In a couple of days, he was back to his normal crazy self, jumping off my dresser, running around the house, and still attempted to pull the carpet off the tack strips but alas, now he can't.
2007-07-25 11:24:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Others have answered re: reactions to declawing. One of mine seemed to blame it all on my fiance, and started peeing all over his stuff. Eventually, to keep the peace in the house (the last straw was the peeing on his leather jacket!), we had to find the cat a new home. I was devastated, but she has found a new, good, loving home.
I have never heard of an apartment building/landlord that REQUIRED a cat to be declawed. Frankly, I would never accept that condition! As hard as it is to find apartments that even ALLOW ANY pets, much less cats, I could not imagine giving up my darlings.
I have always vowed that if I ever became "rich" enough to build an apartment buillding, I would make it "pet-friendly," and I'd never have a vacancy in my life!
Have a MEOWY day!
2007-07-25 19:03:36 · answer #2 · answered by wyomugs 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Cats often get very stressed after a trip to the vet. My own cats have hidden for the rest of the day after a quick trip to the vet. I have heard of cats hiding for a couple of days.
Hopefully it is just stress. Just keep food available. As long as he is eating, he should be fine.
2007-07-25 18:33:58 · answer #3 · answered by tmrvt 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If the procedure was not done with a laser, he is probably still painful. This may take some time weeks to months to rersolve. Be Patient, and he will come around when he is ready. Dr. W
2007-07-25 18:29:39 · answer #4 · answered by richardbrendawalsh 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Yes he will get over it. My cat did and it took a couple of days and she is as happy as can be. Plus it could also be the move also. My cat was up-set because I moved a long distants and she was not happy about that. Your cat will be ok. Give it time and give her a lot of love and attention.
2007-07-25 20:32:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Unfortunately, it may or may not stop. Cats behavior very often changes after declawing. It is even common for cats to become aggressive. So if your cat is just being aloof, consider yourself lucky.
2007-07-25 18:26:17 · answer #6 · answered by California Vet Tech 4 · 3⤊ 3⤋
This is normal, your cat is probably in pain still, it will subside eventually and you'll find that your cat will still scratch at things as if it does still have claws, no worries though nothing can be hurt =)
2007-07-25 18:24:43 · answer #7 · answered by Drmcorpschick 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
my cat was very upset with me for a couple days after. I think he was in pain because he just sat around for a couple of days. But let me tell you this is the best thing we did for both us and him. Good Luck!
2007-07-25 18:45:30 · answer #8 · answered by Me & You 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
i think it's best to get a cat declawed, i did, and for the record, mine still loves me. he'll get over it in time.
2007-07-25 18:43:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
I am sorry to say that if you had cut my toe off at the bone just to remove my nail I would not go near you either. It is not necessary to de-claw cats, there are so many places that accept cats with claws. If you are unable to teach your cat what to scratch on and what not to that is your fault not his. Now think on this, what is your now mutilated and defenseless cat supposed to do if some how s/he gets outside and can not run up a tree from an attack. Meanie
2007-07-25 18:32:05 · answer #10 · answered by rodeogalinor83 2 · 3⤊ 5⤋