Alternatives to Cat Declawing Unless a cat is suffering from an underlying health condition, such as a cancerous
nail bed tumor that would warrant declawing of a paw, my hope is that if you are considering cat declawing, you will seek out what Lindsay Pollard - Post of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals calls the «many humane and effective ways» to prevent cats from damaging furniture or causing scratches.
Reportedly, it has been used in the treatment of a number of health conditions which include brittle bone, hair, teeth and
nails, white spots on
nails, gingivitis, tonsillitis, inflammation of the mucous membranes of the mouth, rheumatic disorders, edema, osteoarthritis, diabetes, acne, wounds, itchiness, rashes, burns, frostbite, chilblains, athlete's foot, cracked and tired feet, drawing out pus from boils and carbuncles, ulcers, fistulas, herpes simplex, dyspepsia (impaired digestion), gastrointestinal conditions, cardiovascular diseases, respiratory tract infections, bronchitis, fever, malaria, bladder problems, urinary tract infection,
bed wetting in children, kidney stones (nephrolithiasis), prostate problems, hemorrhoids, muscle cramps,
tumors, broken bones, fractures, sprains, nose bleed and other heavy bleeding.