Dogs and cats were naturally evolved to have claws so why do we have the right to rip them out of there feet? I think it is un necessary and cruel. If you don't want to have your furniture ripped or damaged then why have pets, childern etc.
Whats next teeth extraction becase the dog MIGHT chew up your 3 peice suite?
Please can someone open my eyes as to why anyone would want to do this as I really can't get my head round it.
Thanks
2007-10-19 12:49:18 · 29 answers · asked by sarahc 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I've only heard of taking the dew claws out of a dog I meant to put cats 1st. Also I read a question about docking and one person replied that they declawed dogs which I've never heard of so was just curious really!
2007-10-19 13:00:05 · update #1
Stark: OH MY F***ING GOD I CAN'T BELIEVE SOME PEOPLE, LIKE I SAID WHATS NEXT TOOTH EXTRACTION!! AND YES SOME **** HAS EVEN ASKED FOR IT!!
2007-10-19 13:02:22 · update #2
Lucifer: You my dear are the one full of BS if it wasn't for evolution you would still be primate!.....Oops I guess your one that got left behind obviously! ****
2007-10-19 13:04:49 · update #3
I know why dogs have there dew claws removed I've just never heard of a dog being totally de clawed ubtil I read that persons reply to the docking question. Maybe I took it the wrong way But I was just wondering really if anyone had been that cruel!
Our GSD's were working dogs and had there dew claws off so again I KNOW why those are taken off!
2007-10-19 13:08:49 · update #4
Forgot to mention we have 4 cats (the skitz- there mad) and three dogs, I'd never have that done to my cats and there right little s hits at times but thats what they do there animals, i'd rather pull out my own nails than subject that on my babys.
2007-10-19 13:14:24 · update #5
ERICA K: Hello fellow RETARD..... I live with my other half in a house and my cats have ALL of there claws. Maybe you could be the 1st person to have their nails ripped out but it's ok I'll give you some paractamol! ou'll be fine.
2007-10-19 13:28:46 · update #6
To erica k- if you really are a vet tech, you will have seen cats wake up from declaws SCREAMING. You will also have seen cats suffering from pain for months in the future, cats that get terrible infections, and cats that develop behavioural urination and biting from the loss of their claws. Don't spread you ignorance here. Neither of my cats are declawed, and there are very few circumstances in which I would consider doing this to them. I have had great luck with scratching posts and none of my furniture has been touched. As far as removing dewclaws, I think if there is a good reason (a sporting dog, or really awkward dewclaws that might get caught) that it is fine if done early on in life. People shouldn't get pets if they are not willing to act responsibly and look out for their welfare. Cats scratch, you should be aware of this before gettingone. EDIT: Sorry erica, guess your name is "barbie" now, appropriately enough. sarahc, as evidenced by the answers that you've gotten, there isn't much to understand except that people can be incredibly cruel and stupid; just be glad that you are above the idiocy.
2007-10-19 13:37:40 · answer #1 · answered by bettathang 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe in declawing for cats. This is the dog forum, not the cat forum, so I'll save that speach.
As far as removing the DEWCLAWS, not declawing, which I've never heard of actually declawing a dog, I think that may have been a typo on that persons part. Removing the dewclaws at an early age, (within the first week of life) is much better than catching one on something later in life and ripping the toe off. Dewclaws can catch on anything and rip, thick weeds, carpeting, your sweater etc. I'd rather prevent that from happening in the first place.
If you have an older dog with dewclaws, leave them be in most cases. Just pay them a little extra attention, and make sure they stay trimmed so they don't grow into the foot.
If the dewclaws are "flapping in the wind", (only attached by skin) I say off with them. These are very prone to tears, and since they aren't connected by bone can easily be removed while the dog is spayed or neutered.
I do agree though, don't get a pet if you can't handle what the pet comes with, this includes hair, teeth and nails.
**Dewclaw, the toe/nail on the dogs inner leg, front or back.
2007-10-19 20:09:13 · answer #2 · answered by Bindi *dogtrainingbyjess.com* 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Declawing cats is actually illegal in some areas, and vets will not do it.
As for dogs, I've heard of removing the dew claws, but not the regular claws. The dew claws are often removed for the dog's safety - these claws are above the foot, and often get caught on furniture or other objects and literally rip the skin. If they are removed, the threat of further damage to the dog is gone.
2007-10-19 19:56:50 · answer #3 · answered by rjn529 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard of anyone declawing a dog, unless you mean the dewclaw removal. The dewclaw is removed because it tends to become horribly injured, ingrown, infected and painful, so it's a preventative measure.
As for cats, well....I don't have cats, but....
I think that some people find themselves in a situation where they feel they need to declaw their cat because some cats are rather more destructive with their claws than others. Some cats just prefer the $1000 couch or the carpeting to the scratching post. Plenty of good people have had to make the decision to declaw their cat. So long as they are responsible and understand that having the cat declawed means that it should absolutely be an indoor cat only, I don't feel it's my place to judge them too harshly.
People who do things like refuse to get their pets vaccinated, spayed/neutered (when they don't plan to be *responsible* breeders), let their pets roam the neighborhood, and the like are what get under my skin.
2007-10-19 20:06:50 · answer #4 · answered by elastic 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The reason why they do this is exactly what you listed above. They don't want their furniture and carpet to get ripped up. I work at a vet clinic and we ALWAYS educate people on what declawing actually is, and that it is a painful procedure. We also give them alternatives to declawing, such as teaching your cat to use a scratch post, rather than the couch. And soft paw, which are little soft rubber caps that go over their claws.
And believe it or not...We have had people come in and ask if we can remove a dog's canine teeth....
2007-10-19 19:58:00 · answer #5 · answered by Stark 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm surprised anyone could get a vet that would do this unless it was absolutely necessary and would benefit the animal in some way. I think it is extremely cruel.
The claws are there for a reason.
If someone is afraid of damaged furniture or worried about getting a slashed arm should not be having these animals as pets. No one has a right to abuse an animal.
2007-10-20 07:02:55 · answer #6 · answered by Leu 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a horrible practice and they don't just rip the claws off. They cut the first digit of the paws off. It is horrendous, cruel and anyone that does this to their animals should not own pets. Yes, some do it to dogs as well as cats. With the dewclaw removal, it is usually done when the dogs are about 3 days old and they duffer little pain from that. However I do not have my pups dewclaws done. I certainly would not do it after the pup is older.
2007-10-19 20:38:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Shoot, I say if you have a pet, a house cat or dog, you're asking to get your furniture ripped up (just don't have expensive furniture). Yea I think it's wrong too, I used to have a cat that would claw at my furniture, but I just bought some spray that you spray on your furniture so the cats and dogs won't claw it up, lol but that still didn't work. Anyhow, you ask for it once you own a pet. After a while I got used to my own cat scratching and biting ME, although she was only playing.
2007-10-19 20:03:57 · answer #8 · answered by Aneres 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The only claws that I would contemplate removing on a dog are dew claws. My previous Staffie Ziggy, who I lost in May had to have emergency surgery to have his removed as he caught it and ripped it off! I totally disagree with the practise of removing normal claws off both cats and dogs. If anyone wants them declawed then, perhaps a dog or cat isn't the pet for them, a goldfish or cuddly toy, something which cannot scratch you or your furniture!
2007-10-19 20:05:05 · answer #9 · answered by dozyllama 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Declawing cats is illegal in some areas now.
Actually, extracting teeth in a dog is a very good treatment to prevent heart disease if the dog has any major dental problems. It is much better for the dog to live without teeth rather than die early from heart disease.
I have never seen a dog's teeth removed for biting, but I guess it might be done in some places. That would be better than letting them hurt someone.
2007-10-19 20:30:06 · answer #10 · answered by mama woof 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋