declawing is just where they CLIP a cats fingernails so low that they can't grow back! they do not pull them out!!!! so why do people make such a bug deal out of it? Even if they do pull them out the cat is asleep and doesn't feel anything.
2007-08-01
09:18:59
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i got my cat declawed in the front and her claws are still there they are just not sharp. explain that!
2007-08-01
09:32:19 ·
update #1
please no one answer the question any more until i can choose a best answer. i am sorry i was wrong about declawing, if you answer the question please answer the other addition detail.
2007-08-01
09:43:13 ·
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I agree with you. The claws will not grow back when the cut them out. The cat is asleep during the surgery. It does not change their personality,behavior,litter box,playing with toys, jumping up and down from furniture, balance,They are alsleep during the surgery and they don't feel it . I have a cat declawed and she never had a problem. She is able to do everything with no problem. She is a very happy cat.
2007-08-01 11:07:27
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answered by Anonymous
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Well let's see...declawing a cat is the equivalent of cutting of your fingers from the knuckle down. Oh yeah, that seems real humane. It hurts them. Also, imagine if your cat got out or ran away. They would be completely defenseless to any other cats around. You can just clip your cat's claws so they're not as sharp, that does not hurt them, and yes it will grow back, but it's the only humane solution.
2007-08-01 18:01:24
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answered by Anonymous
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You can't just "clip" the claws. It can't work that way. Like Dory said, no matter hwo short your finger nails are cut, they grow back. Heck, I've had 3 fingers nails come compaltely off so there was no visible nail, and yet here I am today, 10 long fingernail.
Cats claws are the exact same. Actually, scratch that. Cats claws are more sensitive. they have a vein running 1/4 inch down their claws. Claws are more like bones than fingernails.
And cats have recovery time afterward.
Cats walk on their claws, so try to imagine HAVING to walk on your feet when the bottom of your foot is removed. it's the same thing.
Also, declawing is illegal in 23 countries. Kinda gives you a hint, huh?
Look at this site, okay? Every last word on every last page.
http://www.declawing.com/
You and/or your vet is an idiot. The claws will grow back. Claws and fingernails are like weeds: if any of the root is left, the plant will come back.
2007-08-01 16:24:12
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answered by Mariah 4
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All the countries of Western Europe have outlawed the declawing of cats and veterinarians there may not even be trained to do it now.
All the countries of Western Europe have a national health insurance plan for their people.
The US is in the "dark ages" about a lot of things.
The national veterinary association has passed quidelines on the counseling of owners who are considering declawing their cats so that the owners know what is involved in the operation, what consequences may result from it (cats become biters, refuse to use litterboxes, health risks including arthritis, etc)
Because of our political structure and the fact that we are very protective of "states' rights" we will never have a national ban on declawing. That doesn't make it the right thing to do.
2007-08-01 16:36:51
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answered by old cat lady 7
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The procedure is an AMPUTATION of the last digit of the paw. I declawed my cats because I didn't know any better and I will never do it again to another cat. It destroys the cats ability to preform natural basic behaviors. Its completely inappropriate because a cat can be taught what is acceptable and unacceptable to scratch.
http://www.catsinfo.com/declaw.html
As a personal story. I had my cats declawed when they were about 10 weeks old. After I brought them home they were both clearly in pain and upset. My girl kitten tried to jump up on the bed to cuddle with me (seek comfort) and she fell down off the bed because it hurt so much. I spent 2 days lifting her on and off the bed so it wouldn't hurt her so bad. I won't ever make another cat go through that.
2007-08-01 16:27:52
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answered by Anonymous
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You need to research how they declaw more. And the cat does notice its claws are gone when it wakes up. And infection can set in where the claws were removed, so you have to use certain litter to try to prevent it. I didn't declaw my cats. They get out once in a blue moon.
2007-08-01 16:25:55
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answered by nokhada5 4
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Declawing is MORE than just clipping.
they SURGICALLY remove the entire claw, it does NOT grow back.
and if the claws do not grow back, the cat is essentially without a way to defend itself if it should be attacked by another cat or dog....
that is declawing.
if it were just clipping, then it would be trimming, not declawing......
2007-08-01 16:24:47
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answered by Rochelle T 4
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Ummm, I think you need to do a little more research. They don't just "clip" the nail. They actually remove part of their claws. It would be like removing your fingers down to the first knuckle! Now it seems like more of a big deal, huh?
2007-08-01 16:27:53
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answered by dmbnancie 2
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It is more than clipping fingernails, it is removing part of the "finger" of the cat and is painful.
2007-08-01 16:29:20
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answered by Maria b 6
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Because it is unatural, we don't remove body parts from ourselves why should we remove theres? Cats depend on their claws to help them. If they get outside they have no way of defending themselves and they cannot climb because you took their claws away.
2007-08-01 16:28:50
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answered by lil_rebell 3
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