I dont want any answers telling me that its wrong or not to do it, just the price range will be fine. I have my own reasons for considering getting him declawed.
2007-09-26 05:24:16 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
ok my own reasons are that im having a baby, and i dont want my cat to harm her. if that is selfish or cruel or whatever the hell else everyone is saying, then you need to get your priorities straight.
2007-09-26 11:33:24 · update #1
Sorry, I only have info. for NY state. I bought 2 sister cats from a co-worker They were spayed and declawed. She had the bill included in their papers. The bill came to $200.00 for both procedures per cat. Good Luck!!!!!
2007-09-26 05:34:03 · answer #1 · answered by Chickey 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sorry- your "own reasons" are selfish and cruel.
You'll declaw your cat, and then when it starts having behavior problems typical of declawed cats, you'll get rid of the cat.
The cat will become more agressive, due to having lost its most effective defense mechanism,.
Since you amputate the cat's toes the stumps ache, and this causes litterbox aversion. It can happen even a few years after a declaw.
Your type is so typical- so predictable.
Roses have thorns, cats have claws. It's how it is.
Get a life and don't mutilate your cat. Give it to someone who loves and appreciates cats, instead of declawing the cat for some self-centered reason.
2007-09-26 12:39:52 · answer #2 · answered by Mimi B 4 · 7⤊ 0⤋
cant you buy those claws sheaths for your cat, surley that be cheaper than declawing your cat.
Surey would you put your cat through this?
Declawing a cat is a major surgical procedure, performed under general anaesthesia. It is actually amputation of the last joint on each toe, not a simple removal of the claw itself as many are led to believe. The following article explains the procedure of declawing.
Cats walk on their toes, unlike most mammals who walk on the soles of their feet. Their musculature, joints, tendons and ligaments are all designed to distribute their body weight to their toes.
The claw is not a nail like human fingernails or toenails. It is actually a part of the last bone in a cat's toe. If you were to "declaw" a human in the same way a cat is declawed, you would be amputating all 10 fingers at the last joint!
I found this description of the surgery in a veterinary textbook: "The claw is extended by pushing up under the footpad or by grasping it with Allis tissue forceps. A scalpel blade is used to sharply dissect between the second and third phalanx over the top of the ungual crest . The distal interphalangeal joint is disarticulated (disjointed), and the deep digital flexor tendon is incised (severed). The digital footpad is not incised." This clinical explanation sounds horrific, doesn't it?
There is a real possibility of complications after any major surgery, and declawing is no exception. There is the possibility of haemorrhage, infection, extreme pain, bone chips, possible regrowth of deformed claw, back, muscle and joint problems, damage to nerves, abscess and possible lameness. If the claw does regrow, it is often deformed and yet another surgery must be performed to correct this problem.
In addition to the possible physical complications, often there are behavioural problems following this surgery. The cat can become withdrawn, distant, fearful and/or aggressive, and often start biting, as this is the only means of defence left to them. Occasionally the cat will stop using the litterbox, because immediately after surgery it was painful to scratch in the litter box, and now they associate that pain with the litter box. Because of the amount of stress the animal experiences after this procedure, they may become more prone to other diseases, as stress tends to compromise the immune system.
The animal is in extreme pain following the surgery, and rarely do veterinarians offer any sort of pain medication for the cat.
There are alternatives to having your cat declawed...such as claw covers, scratching posts, regular trimming of the claws and behaviour modification.
2007-09-26 12:39:52 · answer #3 · answered by cassy 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the vet and what they charge. In some cases, you have to be a client with them before they will do anything. It could cost as much as 200 - 300 depending once again on what the Doctor charges for the procedure. You can search around and call them and inquire. That be the best thing to do.
2007-09-26 12:38:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It would be about 300-400 dollers at the vet or you can go to pet smart and they have kinda like fake nails that won't hurt the cat it's just some kind of glue and they slip right on and stay and won't tear up nothing they work pretty good hope this helps let me know
2007-09-26 12:41:31 · answer #5 · answered by happymuff25 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You came to the wrong place if that's what you want - people on here speak their minds. If a price is all you wanted, you should ring round local vets. Same goes for price quotes for any procedure - they differ so much from place to place there's no point asking on here!
Cats have claws. There is no good reason for depriving them of these.
EDIT: And may I just direct your attention to this recently posted question that may be of interest to you:
http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ajb9eOINZliEO7DU_5tDHjsgBgx.;_ylv=3?qid=20070926150102AASHbkH
Chalice
2007-09-26 12:58:54 · answer #6 · answered by Chalice 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you don't want the lecture then pick up the phone and call the vets in your area.
2007-09-26 13:40:45 · answer #7 · answered by doxie 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I dont think you should do it. I had one of my cats done and her personilty totally changed she was like a skitzo and nt friendly. I dont reccomend it.
2007-09-26 12:48:55 · answer #8 · answered by justwondering 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
what reasons are they?
2007-09-26 12:30:42 · answer #9 · answered by macleod709 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋