People say to train your cat, not declaw???

Question

It is only natural that when a kitten/cat jumps her claws come out, etc., etc. How can you train her to stop that???
you cant!

Laser declawing isn't that bad now, is it???

Answer 1

You can either get her nails clipped , or get her declawed , the cat recieves pain meds and it is not inhumane at all it is done under anesthesia and takes about 30 minutes to perform, constult your vet to see if this would be the best option for you.

Answer 2

I have never heard of "laser declawing" but the key word in what it does is declawing. Have you heard the term "a rose is still a rose even if call by another name" will the same goes for laser declawing it is depriving your cat of it's main source of defense, offence & also a form of pleaser for you cat. I have cats for a long time so I know a cat can be taught not to or knows when not to use their claws. Also try a scratching post where you can take the top off and use Kat nip sprayed inside this you can get in a bag or as a natural spray, if you do get it I recommend the spray it will last longer. Please not that even though it is a personnel option I think cats with claws live longer, this comes from someone who has a cat that has not been declawed and is alive a healthy after 18 years & 4 months in age. She still runs and plays like a young kitten & still climes trees using her claws when she feels like it. As you can see from other posts there are a lot of people who feel cats should keep there claws, even some who have declawed their cat the feel guilty doing it. If not for you don’t declaw your cat for cat give she or he a long, happy & healthy life. Let your cat live its life feeling like a cat.

Answer 3

About 20 years ago I had my cat declawed. I would NEVER do it again. I thought it was the only way. But she came home from surgery and was in severe pain for weeks, it was awful. I felt awful. So I wouldn't do it. I don't know about laser surgery.

I have adopted an already declawed cat at the shelter. My cats don't go outside unless on a leash. Anyway, once they get used to no claws they are fine cats. But I wouldn't ever have it done, it's inhumane.

If you really want a declawed cat go to a shelter there are usually a few that are already declawed that need indoor homes.

Answer 4

No need to declaw.

1) Get a decent sized scratching post. It needs to big enough to allow the cat to stretch out and stable enough not to topple over. If a post topples, some cats won't use it again. If the cat is scratching in a particular area put the post there, once they become used to using the post you can put it in a more out of the way area (but not TOO out of the way).
2) Have a water pistol ready if the cat scratches something they are not supposed to. Try to avoid letting the cat know it's you the water is coming from (don't yell "stop" first) or the cat may just learn not to scratch it when you are around.
3) Put sticky tape on areas where you don't want the cat scratch. Cats hate having sticky stuff under their paws.
4) If necessary, carefully trim the claws with clippers.

Answer 5

I know they have floor scratching things, maybe you could put a cheap (usually $10ish) cardboard scratcher right over the spot in the carpet? Though, that would wake you up too. Maybe just lock her out of your bedroom. My kitten scratches the carpet, I let her because it is ugly and the rental people replace the carpet after every tenant anyways so they couldn't get upset about it. I would suggest either removing her from your bedroom if it is not the carpet-wrecking but rather just the noise that bugs him, or to try to get her a couple scratchers if you can. The carpet ones I think go for 20$ or so, the cardboard for 10, so it wouldn't even be that expensive. A heck of a lot less than a declaw which is usually over a hundred unless it is done with something else where the cat is already asleep. Or just tell him more about declawing if he doesn't know. It is pretty painful for them, and it isn't at all worth doing just to avoid carpet scratching. People-scratching, maybe, but...

Answer 6

Well no, you can't teach a cat not to put its claws out while jumping. But I have about 6 cats and never had a problem with that anyway. If you really want an animal that can't scratch or claw then get a fish instead of a cat.

Also, declawing causes another problem. Biting! If your cat can't claw for defense its going to bite. Not only are cat bites dangerous (can cause you to need limbs amputated) its an even worse behavior then scratching. And once you declaw a cat you can't take it back, nor can you have its teeth removed because it bites.

Answer 7

Most vets will say to declaw only if your cat has a problem with his/her claws. If the cat is an indoors cat and is clawing up everything, then yes,get him/her declawed. if not, no. If it is an outdoor cat, no. Declawing is a painful procedure though, and I have heard of cats dying during the procedure.
Never heard of laser declawing.

Answer 8

Declawing some cats can cause more problems than you bargained for. Not to say that all cats end up with issues- but from my expirience the majority does. A firend of mine has a cat that could not walk for 2 years after getting him declawed - major issues including instant infections etc. A co - worker same thing.
Get a water spray bottle - once the cat begins doing something you do not like - spray him lightly. Most stop using this method - some may not however. Do not abuse this method though as they will get used to it.
Another thing - get one of the cat things like a couch or pole that you can allow him / her to scratch. Like a kid when he / she starts to scratch bring him / her over tot he item. Be persistant!
Most pets are just like children - so think like a parent :)

Answer 9

Declawing is cruel, as claws are the only real weapons cats have to defend themselves. Don't have decent furniture, get a scratching post and wear thick clothes!! You could trim your cat's claws yourself - have a vet show you how - although obviously some cats aren't going to like this, and you do have to know what you're doing!!

Answer 10

Declawing is horrible to your cat. It can be very uncomfortable and painful for your cat. They won't be able to clean themselves properly or get the right type of exercise they need. Also pain in their front paws can cause them discomfort in the litterbox because they can't dig properly which will then lead them to NOT use it anymore and pee elsewhere. And why would you want your poor little baby kitty to be altered from his natural state for the sake of a scratch or two? If you start to trim their nails at an early age they will let you do it, and if he fights you just wrap him in a towel with one leg sticking out at a time and do it that way, or have someone help you. The vet will also trim nails for you but don't get them removed!!! It's too mean!

Answer 11

You -can- train a cat not to claw things. It takes a lot of patience and work, but the behavior can be changed. Declawing is cruel. It's about the equivalent of cutting the last knuckle off every one of your fingers. Mmmmm. That's some awesome there.