2007-10-11 01:40:18 · 9 answers · asked by K 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Not me wanting to do it.
Family member.
But she doesn't have a yahoo answers.
2007-10-11 01:50:50 · update #1
Angela, your getting the best answer when 4 hours pass and i can choose one. You were nice about it, and gave the time, and another nicer way. Thanks.
2007-10-11 01:59:43 · update #2
Usually it is done the same time the cat is spayed/neutered, that way the cat only has to make one vet visit and you only have to pay for one round of anaesthetic. Before going through with the operation please do look at the alternatives. I use Soft Claws on both my cats. It is easy and also very cute. Please see this link for more information: http://www.softclaws.com/.
2007-10-11 01:55:45 · answer #1 · answered by Angela 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Between 4 & 8 months of age, usually done the same time as a spay/neuter.
DECLAWING IS CRUEL!!!!
* Declawing is NOT Just Nail Trimming
* Declawing Does Nothing to Benefit the Cat
* Declawing Robs a Cat of His Chief Weapon of Defense
* Declawing is Painful Surgery
* Declawing May Lead to Litter Box Problems
* Declawing Sometimes Leads to Biting Problems
* Cats Need the Exercise Their Claws and Toes Provide
* Altered Gait May Lead to Later Joint Problems
* Cats Need to Be Cats for Their Entire "Nine Lives"
2007-10-11 01:45:16 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't declaw your cat, please. It's the equivalent of having your fingers cut off. Instead, get a couple of scratching posts for them to use. Cats are easily trained to use them. Rub a bit of dried catnip on the post, and reward the cats when you see them using the post.
Get posts with different texture also. Most are covered with carpet, but some have rope wrapped around them. Ours love the rope posts - I've replaced the rope 2-3 times on one post, as they've clawed it to shreds.
One other style has strips of cardboard side by side to form a solid block. You could make one of these yourself, if you're on a budget.
2007-10-11 01:46:57 · answer #3 · answered by Ralfcoder 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in assessment to human fingernails, cat claws improve in layers like onion pores and skin. because of the fact the nail wears down those layers peel off exposing a clean freshly sharpened claw below. Cat do not unquestionably sharpen their claws - they simply shed the boring area of the claw.
2016-10-06 11:59:02 · answer #4 · answered by Erika 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good way to do it is when you are getting them spayed or neutered. That way you don't risk surgery more than once and they'll be sore anyway. Why traumatize them more than once. Usually cats must be more than 3 pounds for surgery so around six months or so I think is the earliest.
2007-10-11 02:01:47 · answer #5 · answered by Staci 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's really no good reason to do that. Would you like to have your fingers and toes all chopped off at the first knuckle? That's what you're proposing to do to your cat.
2007-10-11 01:46:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
most vets wont do it unless they are almost a year old and not after 2.
2007-10-11 01:44:12 · answer #7 · answered by jay_jay_9002 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The same age that you have to be to have half of your fingers removed
\http://www.declawing.com/
http://www.amby.com/cat_site/declaw.html#training
2007-10-11 01:45:02 · answer #8 · answered by Ken 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
POOR KITTY, Stop thinking of doing this please
2007-10-11 01:49:01 · answer #9 · answered by ticonderoga1186 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋