Vets who declaw don't ever give an honest appraisal of the terrible problems this mutliation causes.
Most people aren't aware that
declawing does not simply remove the claws; the traditional process actually involves amputating the first joint on each toe.
A forefoot
declaw does render the cat less able to protect itself, and the owner must keep the cat in a safe environment.
And some websites and individuals do sensationalize, but true enough most peer reviewed veterinary studies indicate declaw doesn't lead to poor behavior, and therefore doesn't lead to relinquishment because of poor behavior.
Declawing does not remove the cat's natural need to scratch.
Which makes me wonder... is this biting issue (or destructive behavioral problems) made up by those who are simply looking for supportive evidence to prove declawing doesn't work or isn't worth it???
Fortunately, the controversy surrounding declawing is slowly changing as more and more research comes out supporting the fact that 1) Declawing cats does not necessarily keep them out of shelters, and 2) Many veterinarians are beginning to support the idea that
declawing does not fit the definition of a medically necessary, humane procedure («Do No Harm»).
Maybe it is because anesthetics are used during the procedure that the myth has grown that
declawing does not hurt a cat.
Many declawed cats are still relinquished to shelters —
declawing does not guarantee that cats will remain in households.
Declawed cats are not as effective at catching prey as cats with claws but
declawing does not prevent effective hunting.
Not exact matches
We didn't know it, but earlier that week the neighbors had taken the cat to be
declawed.
You should be concerned that the guy you flak for — Dirty John Flanagan can get to agreement on issues like mimosa's for brunch, cat
declawing, and other non-sense when his Senate Ethics Committee
does not even meet.
Well, maybe, but only if we accept the sanitized version of the decade that gave us rock and roll and the beats — the
declawed, gutless, and thoroughly superficial take passed down by Happy Days and the movie that inspired it, American Graffiti, which was exactly the sort of film that Linklater said he didn't want to make when he set out to write and direct Dazed and Confused.
One scene in which she tells her life story like she's the heroine of a «once upon a time» tale,
does in two minutes what «Maleficent» couldn't
do in two hours: it helps us understand her character's brokenness without
declawing her one bit.
However,
declawing is
done primarily to prevent damage to furnishings.
You can clip their claw tips once every 3 - 4 weeks, but
DO NOT
declaw them.
Above all,
do not consider having your cat
declawed, it is an unnecessary and inhumane procedure.
We
do a modified version of the cosmetic
declaw taking great care to not damage the pad but remove the claw.
Do not attempt to transition your housecat to outdoor life if he's elderly, sick, handicapped,
declawed or intact.
I was denied adopting a cat because I had
declawed one prior to being informed of how awful that is for the cat (At the time, I just thought it was what you
did if you had an indoor cat — easily fixed with short conversation).
[Note: We strongly
do not advocate claw removal («
declawing») except in cases where it is medically necessary as a response to a health problem.
We only
do front paw
declaws.
Our «closed» adoption process helps us figure this out beforehand so we don't send a 12 year old cat to a home where it'll be
declawed.
We had someone adopt a cat from our shelter recently and said they were going to
declaw the cat, and according to a volunteer, the staff member with whom they were talking to
did not advise against it.
Even if someone pays a nominal fee, it
does not mean they will be cared for, or to refer back to your example,
declaw a cat.
Applicants must be a member of the BISSELL Partners for Pets program for at least 3 months and
does not provide grants to groups that
do not micro-chip the dogs they adopt or
declaw their cats.
Most people
do not realize what a cat goes through during a
declawing procedure.
Declaw may go by age / weight as they
did note that.
However, I love the idea of never having a reason to
declaw, by attracting cats to where we
do want them to scratch.
Thanks for the comment from the nurse from U.K. about Cat
Declawing, I was thinking of
Declawing my Cat, but now I will never
do it.
If you
do not plan to
declaw your kitten, but you want to keep their nails short, now is the time to get your kitten used to this.
So, don't let your loved one down and
do something that can not be undone: forego
declawing for other safe and kinder alternatives like the ones mentioned here.
Declawing a cat can be a controversial procedure, and some veterinarians
do not offer the service.
The American Veterinary Medical Association
does not oppose
declawing in cats.
Here in our country,
declawing is not or is not widely practiced and that is why I didn't know of it.
I REALLY didn't want to put Montgomery and Mabel through
declawing, so I hopped online and
did research.
For many new cat parents, the decision to
declaw the cat is made before any attempts at training are
done and before gaining a thorough understanding of what this permanent procedure actually involves.
More and more veterinarians are stepping up and refusing to
do declaw surgery.
I work in a pet adoption center and rescue cats and I am amazed by the number of people that don't know how inhumane
declawing is.
I firmly stand against
declawing, so I
do not offer this as a viable solution.
If you're annoyed about the actual scratching and not the gashes they cause, then you might want to look for another solution like
declawing as caps only cover claws and don't alter a cat's natural behavior.
Declawing is a painful, risk - filled procedure that is
done only for the convenience of humans.
Ultimately, the reason that Dr. Schelling has worked so hard to research, develop, manufacture, and promote Purrfect Post products is because she
does not believe that
declawing cats is humane.
We
do not endorse
declawing, but trimming your cat's claws is just taking the sharp ends off.
Some breeders and humane societies refuse to place a cat or kitten with any adopter who doesn't promise not to
declaw.
Cat
declawing is only
done under certain circumstances when it is deemed absolutely necessary, otherwise we would highly recommend a behavior consultation.
It isn't detrimental to your cat like
declawing, but it can reduce the damage your cat
does to the furniture.
We
do not advocate the practice of
declawing.
Even Paul and Gina don't agree on the subject.Should you consider
declawing?