Comments on: Is there any cons to getting an indoor cat declawed? http://cheapcatfurniture.net/is-there-any-cons-to-getting-an-indoor-cat-declawed.htm/ Find Cheap Cat Furniture And Cat Scratch Posts Online Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:19:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: ♪ Seattle ♫ http://cheapcatfurniture.net/is-there-any-cons-to-getting-an-indoor-cat-declawed.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-13505 ♪ Seattle ♫ Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:22:41 +0000 http://cheapcatfurniture.net/is-there-any-cons-to-getting-an-indoor-cat-declawed.htm#comment-13505 Hi there...some cats who are declawed may not fair as well as some other cats and as a result may develop litter box aversions whereas by inappropriately urinating. The understanding is that after surgery the cat's feet are so tender that when they use the litter box they associate the pain with the sand and thereby believe by eliminating elsewhere will not hurt. Some cats will tend to become more likely to bite as a way to overcompensate for the lack of claws as well. More about behavioural issues associated with declawing: http://www.pawsneedclaws.com/Declaw___Behavioral_Issues.php There are alternative methods to clawing to help minimize injury to your young daughter and destruction to the furniture. Rubber nail covers such as SoftPaws a wonderful product which can be purchased at pet stores. The do require reapplication since the cat's nails constantly sheds/grows. http://www.softpaws.com Another helpful way to keep nails blunted is to trim the claws regularly. It isn't difficult and here is an instructional video on how to trim cats nails by Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine: http://partnersah.vet.cornell.edu/node/300 Hi there…some cats who are declawed may not fair as well as some other cats and as a result may develop litter box aversions whereas by inappropriately urinating. The understanding is that after surgery the cat’s feet are so tender that when they use the litter box they associate the pain with the sand and thereby believe by eliminating elsewhere will not hurt. Some cats will tend to become more likely to bite as a way to overcompensate for the lack of claws as well.

More about behavioural issues associated with declawing: http://www.pawsneedclaws.com/Declaw___Behavioral_Issues.php

There are alternative methods to clawing to help minimize injury to your young daughter and destruction to the furniture. Rubber nail covers such as SoftPaws a wonderful product which can be purchased at pet stores. The do require reapplication since the cat’s nails constantly sheds/grows. http://www.softpaws.com

Another helpful way to keep nails blunted is to trim the claws regularly. It isn’t difficult and here is an instructional video on how to trim cats nails by Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine: http://partnersah.vet.cornell.edu/node/300

]]> By: desiree_jade410 http://cheapcatfurniture.net/is-there-any-cons-to-getting-an-indoor-cat-declawed.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-13506 desiree_jade410 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:22:41 +0000 http://cheapcatfurniture.net/is-there-any-cons-to-getting-an-indoor-cat-declawed.htm#comment-13506 please dont do that...when they get declawed, the first knuckle is removed, and they have no way of defending themselves. i would get a scratch post, and maybe one of the boxes to scratch, and put cat nip on them. there is a spray cat nip at walmart you can spray on a post now too! as for your daughter, im sure they mean no harm and are trying to play. please dont do that…when they get declawed, the first knuckle is removed, and they have no way of defending themselves. i would get a scratch post, and maybe one of the boxes to scratch, and put cat nip on them. there is a spray cat nip at walmart you can spray on a post now too! as for your daughter, im sure they mean no harm and are trying to play.

]]> By: oil http://cheapcatfurniture.net/is-there-any-cons-to-getting-an-indoor-cat-declawed.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-13507 oil Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:22:41 +0000 http://cheapcatfurniture.net/is-there-any-cons-to-getting-an-indoor-cat-declawed.htm#comment-13507 Their personalities could change--for the worse. Also, they could turn to biting instead. I suggest you use go to softpaws.com and try those, first. Their personalities could change–for the worse.
Also, they could turn to biting instead. I suggest you use go to softpaws.com and try those, first.

]]> By: I <3 Simply Orange http://cheapcatfurniture.net/is-there-any-cons-to-getting-an-indoor-cat-declawed.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-13508 I <3 Simply Orange Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:22:41 +0000 http://cheapcatfurniture.net/is-there-any-cons-to-getting-an-indoor-cat-declawed.htm#comment-13508 There are arguments against it. Like it is unnecessary and harmful to the animal. Most of ours still have claws and our carpet has suffered. It has been a recent thing that we are against declawing. But my grandmother has had hers declawed and some of our previous cats were. It never hurt them. If you can avoid it then try because it still costs money and is a bit stressful on the cat. If you can't then get it done-it won't cause you any problems and the cat will be just as fun and loveable afterwards. There are arguments against it. Like it is unnecessary and harmful to the animal. Most of ours still have claws and our carpet has suffered. It has been a recent thing that we are against declawing. But my grandmother has had hers declawed and some of our previous cats were. It never hurt them.
If you can avoid it then try because it still costs money and is a bit stressful on the cat. If you can’t then get it done-it won’t cause you any problems and the cat will be just as fun and loveable afterwards.

]]> By: canikeepthisname4ever http://cheapcatfurniture.net/is-there-any-cons-to-getting-an-indoor-cat-declawed.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-13521 canikeepthisname4ever Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:22:41 +0000 http://cheapcatfurniture.net/is-there-any-cons-to-getting-an-indoor-cat-declawed.htm#comment-13521 Declawing--to humans would be the equivalent of chopping off our entire last joint of our fingertips--not only the nail. Too see pictures go to this website: http://community-2.webtv.net/stopdeclaw/declawpics/ There are many complications that can happen from declawing your cat. Their wounds could get infected, and not heal correctly. That usually happens because they dig in the litter box, getting bacteria into their open wounds before they heal. When you get a cat declawed you also have to keep in mind that they will never ever be able to defend themselves outside, if they happen to escape one day. For more information look at the link below Declawing–to humans would be the equivalent of chopping off our entire last joint of our fingertips–not only the nail. Too see pictures go to this website: http://community-2.webtv.net/stopdeclaw/declawpics/

There are many complications that can happen from declawing your cat. Their wounds could get infected, and not heal correctly. That usually happens because they dig in the litter box, getting bacteria into their open wounds before they heal.

When you get a cat declawed you also have to keep in mind that they will never ever be able to defend themselves outside, if they happen to escape one day.

For more information look at the link below

]]> By: Lady B http://cheapcatfurniture.net/is-there-any-cons-to-getting-an-indoor-cat-declawed.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-13509 Lady B Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:22:41 +0000 http://cheapcatfurniture.net/is-there-any-cons-to-getting-an-indoor-cat-declawed.htm#comment-13509 I know people say it is inhumane but if you want to then there isn't really any cons to it honestly. Just have to take care of them after surgery. Age is the only factor, can't be too young or too old. Also you might want to try keeping their claws clipped down and a spray bottle works wonders, so try those ideas first before you get that done. If you clip often they will get used to it too. I know people say it is inhumane but if you want to then there isn’t really any cons to it honestly. Just have to take care of them after surgery. Age is the only factor, can’t be too young or too old.

Also you might want to try keeping their claws clipped down and a spray bottle works wonders, so try those ideas first before you get that done. If you clip often they will get used to it too.

]]> By: rrm38 http://cheapcatfurniture.net/is-there-any-cons-to-getting-an-indoor-cat-declawed.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-13510 rrm38 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:22:41 +0000 http://cheapcatfurniture.net/is-there-any-cons-to-getting-an-indoor-cat-declawed.htm#comment-13510 I do not recommend declawing and yes, it is detremental to the cat. I agree with the poster who recommended Soft Paws. It's a soft vinyl cover that is glued over the cat's claw. I use them with my cats and highly recommend them. They will serve the purpose of preventing damage to furniture and your daughter being scratched, while leaving your cat's claws intact. When applied properly, the will last for 4-6 weeks before reapplication is needed. I do recommend having them applied at the vet's office or by a groomer to ensure proper application. One of the links below describes the process of declawing, as well as several ways that it can negatively impact cats. It is written by a DVM, so it isn't just the rantings of a person who is not educated on the topic. The second link is to the Soft Paws FAQ page, which answers many questions about them. Good luck to you, and I hope that you choose not to declaw. http://declawing.com/ http://www.softpaws.com/faqs.html I do not recommend declawing and yes, it is detremental to the cat. I agree with the poster who recommended Soft Paws. It’s a soft vinyl cover that is glued over the cat’s claw. I use them with my cats and highly recommend them. They will serve the purpose of preventing damage to furniture and your daughter being scratched, while leaving your cat’s claws intact. When applied properly, the will last for 4-6 weeks before reapplication is needed. I do recommend having them applied at the vet’s office or by a groomer to ensure proper application. One of the links below describes the process of declawing, as well as several ways that it can negatively impact cats. It is written by a DVM, so it isn’t just the rantings of a person who is not educated on the topic. The second link is to the Soft Paws FAQ page, which answers many questions about them. Good luck to you, and I hope that you choose not to declaw.

http://declawing.com/

http://www.softpaws.com/faqs.html

]]> By: Charliebaby http://cheapcatfurniture.net/is-there-any-cons-to-getting-an-indoor-cat-declawed.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-13511 Charliebaby Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:22:41 +0000 http://cheapcatfurniture.net/is-there-any-cons-to-getting-an-indoor-cat-declawed.htm#comment-13511 oh no....you should try to condition them not to do that type of behavior...there are all sorts of ways to do this (like tapes sold at petsmart)...declawing is really not helpful to the cat and is most likely really painful...i cannot imagine using my hands (or fingers) without my nails...torture =\ oh no….you should try to condition them not to do that type of behavior…there are all sorts of ways to do this (like tapes sold at petsmart)…declawing is really not helpful to the cat and is most likely really painful…i cannot imagine using my hands (or fingers) without my nails…torture =\

]]> By: Vira R http://cheapcatfurniture.net/is-there-any-cons-to-getting-an-indoor-cat-declawed.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-13512 Vira R Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:22:41 +0000 http://cheapcatfurniture.net/is-there-any-cons-to-getting-an-indoor-cat-declawed.htm#comment-13512 I have two cats and a dog and I had the two cats declawed but only the front claws they are inside cats only yet if they ever were outside the back claws would allow for them to defend themselves I have two cats and a dog and I had the two cats declawed but only the front claws they are inside cats only yet if they ever were outside the back claws would allow for them to defend themselves

]]> By: happy2bme http://cheapcatfurniture.net/is-there-any-cons-to-getting-an-indoor-cat-declawed.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-13513 happy2bme Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:22:41 +0000 http://cheapcatfurniture.net/is-there-any-cons-to-getting-an-indoor-cat-declawed.htm#comment-13513 you shouldnt do that, they sell rubber claw covers that allow your cat to keep its claws but at the same time, its safer for your belongings, you shouldnt do that, they sell rubber claw covers that allow your cat to keep its claws but at the same time, its safer for your belongings,

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