Comments on: Why do you have a problem with declawing? http://cheapcatfurniture.net/why-do-you-have-a-problem-with-declawing.htm/ Find Cheap Cat Furniture And Cat Scratch Posts Online Wed, 18 Apr 2012 01:22:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: michele_cat_cyprus http://cheapcatfurniture.net/why-do-you-have-a-problem-with-declawing.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-6258 michele_cat_cyprus Sat, 02 Jan 2010 23:49:16 +0000 http://cheapcatfurniture.net/why-do-you-have-a-problem-with-declawing.htm#comment-6258 Being British, I have grown up in a country where declawing is illegal on the grounds that it is classed as animal cruelty. The law actually refers to it as "mutilation". Like a lot of my fellow Brits, I'd never really heard of it until I joined Yahoo Answers. The more I learn about it, the more I am at a total loss to understand why anyone would choose to do this to their pet. When there are millions of cat owners worldwide who happily share their homes with their claw owning cats, it just doesn't make sense to me that some people feel the need to declaw theirs. Being British, I have grown up in a country where declawing is illegal on the grounds that it is classed as animal cruelty. The law actually refers to it as "mutilation".

Like a lot of my fellow Brits, I’d never really heard of it until I joined Yahoo Answers. The more I learn about it, the more I am at a total loss to understand why anyone would choose to do this to their pet. When there are millions of cat owners worldwide who happily share their homes with their claw owning cats, it just doesn’t make sense to me that some people feel the need to declaw theirs.

]]> By: Unicornrider http://cheapcatfurniture.net/why-do-you-have-a-problem-with-declawing.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-6259 Unicornrider Sat, 02 Jan 2010 23:49:16 +0000 http://cheapcatfurniture.net/why-do-you-have-a-problem-with-declawing.htm#comment-6259 People justify the choice any way they see fit. Firstly it's not up to us to decide what parts we want of theirs and what not, not when so many alternatives are around. It affects their body (proven by vets) They hide pain so you wouldn't be able to see it and you'd think they're fine. There are more complications then people like to admit happen, and a lot more often too, as so many vets can also certify. These animals do get out, and a lot more frequently than people like to admit. Then it's a tragedy that could have been averted. Especially when one can teach a cat about cars (yes, thousands of us do it already). Hind claws and teeth do not mean happy endings with strange dogs. You;re using a medical surgical procedure to "FIX" a inborn natural behaviour of cats. It's not a problem when you take the time and show the love to teach them. When a child is abused by it;s parents, in most cases they don't hate them either when that's the only thing they've ever known. THat's why they seem to not hate you, nesides they're probably hoping you don;t just decide to chop off more parts. There are so many cats in shelters because of behavioural changes after declawing, and the owners simply go ahead and keep doing it. It boggles my mind. I can't wait (and yes, it's coming, just wait for it) for it to be banned all over the USA, forcing people to have respect for their animals and fiond and use alternatives. These are animals you are mant to protect, not maim for convenience. And it's part of their genetic make-up to climb. These are living animals people try and turn into soft toys, cruelly so People justify the choice any way they see fit.
Firstly it’s not up to us to decide what parts we want of theirs and what not, not when so many alternatives are around.
It affects their body (proven by vets)
They hide pain so you wouldn’t be able to see it and you’d think they’re fine.
There are more complications then people like to admit happen, and a lot more often too, as so many vets can also certify.
These animals do get out, and a lot more frequently than people like to admit. Then it’s a tragedy that could have been averted. Especially when one can teach a cat about cars (yes, thousands of us do it already). Hind claws and teeth do not mean happy endings with strange dogs.
You;re using a medical surgical procedure to "FIX" a inborn natural behaviour of cats. It’s not a problem when you take the time and show the love to teach them.

When a child is abused by it;s parents, in most cases they don’t hate them either when that’s the only thing they’ve ever known. THat’s why they seem to not hate you, nesides they’re probably hoping you don;t just decide to chop off more parts.
There are so many cats in shelters because of behavioural changes after declawing, and the owners simply go ahead and keep doing it. It boggles my mind.

I can’t wait (and yes, it’s coming, just wait for it) for it to be banned all over the USA, forcing people to have respect for their animals and fiond and use alternatives. These are animals you are mant to protect, not maim for convenience. And it’s part of their genetic make-up to climb.

These are living animals people try and turn into soft toys, cruelly so

]]> By: avril+hanafan http://cheapcatfurniture.net/why-do-you-have-a-problem-with-declawing.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-6260 avril+hanafan Sat, 02 Jan 2010 23:49:16 +0000 http://cheapcatfurniture.net/why-do-you-have-a-problem-with-declawing.htm#comment-6260 would you like your mom to remove your finger and toe nails, when you are only a kid? would you like your mom to remove your finger and toe nails, when you are only a kid?

]]> By: Blueeyes http://cheapcatfurniture.net/why-do-you-have-a-problem-with-declawing.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-6254 Blueeyes Sat, 02 Jan 2010 23:49:16 +0000 http://cheapcatfurniture.net/why-do-you-have-a-problem-with-declawing.htm#comment-6254 I don't have a problem with having my cat declawed because she is able to do things that people say that cats can't do when they are declawed. She is able to do everything. I have given her a loving home and she gives me a lot of loves back. http://geocities.com/declawing/index.htm I don’t have a problem with having my cat declawed because she is able to do things that people say that cats can’t do when they are declawed. She is able to do everything. I have given her a loving home and she gives me a lot of loves back.

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]]> By: fried_tc http://cheapcatfurniture.net/why-do-you-have-a-problem-with-declawing.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-6255 fried_tc Sat, 02 Jan 2010 23:49:16 +0000 http://cheapcatfurniture.net/why-do-you-have-a-problem-with-declawing.htm#comment-6255 Cats who are declawed develop issues later on in life, often with crippled feet. Many people who declaw cats don't declaw them properly, so the cats get painful bone spurs that grow back. Essentially, getting rid of a cat's claws and then having them walk around on their feet is like cutting off the fingers on someone's hands and asking them to put their body weight on them for years. I've seen many cases where cats wind up crippled when they get older because of declawing- it's horrible, and I wouldn't wish it on any cat. Scratching furniature is easily preventable and much better for the health of your cats in the long run. Getting them declawed at a young age simply mean they have softer, more malleible bones, which are more prone to distortion. Spaying and neutering aids in decreasing the amount of animals that are surrendered to shelters. Declawing does nothing but cripple cats and prevent them from doing something they naturally do. I have very strong opinions about this topic, so please forgive me if I offended anyone. Cats who are declawed develop issues later on in life, often with crippled feet.

Many people who declaw cats don’t declaw them properly, so the cats get painful bone spurs that grow back.

Essentially, getting rid of a cat’s claws and then having them walk around on their feet is like cutting off the fingers on someone’s hands and asking them to put their body weight on them for years.

I’ve seen many cases where cats wind up crippled when they get older because of declawing- it’s horrible, and I wouldn’t wish it on any cat. Scratching furniature is easily preventable and much better for the health of your cats in the long run.

Getting them declawed at a young age simply mean they have softer, more malleible bones, which are more prone to distortion. Spaying and neutering aids in decreasing the amount of animals that are surrendered to shelters. Declawing does nothing but cripple cats and prevent them from doing something they naturally do.

I have very strong opinions about this topic, so please forgive me if I offended anyone.

]]> By: Linda C http://cheapcatfurniture.net/why-do-you-have-a-problem-with-declawing.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-6256 Linda C Sat, 02 Jan 2010 23:49:16 +0000 http://cheapcatfurniture.net/why-do-you-have-a-problem-with-declawing.htm#comment-6256 Generally, I like to give a cat an opportunity to show me they don't need the surgery. If I clip the cat's claws and provide them with a scratching post, frankly I don't have a problem. My furniture has lasted a long time and still looks new. What I really want to avoid is unnecessary surgery and unnecessary expense. Of course, there are some cats that are like little furry delinquents and they need to be declawed in order to live with humans. What some people don't realize is that it is YOUR cat so you get to decide what is done. However, I can't see any of my fur children having a surgery (which involves pain) if they don't need it. Spay/Neuter is absolutely necessary for the cats to live with us, because they can have some very bad habits if the surgery is not done. The cats seem to be more at peace and live more quiet lives with the surgery. Cats can also be more prone to certain cancers if they don't have the surgery -- breast cancer for one. Cats are very forgiving of us and that's one of the reasons why we love them so much. Even though I don't absolutely agree with declawing, I'll fight for your choice to do so. Generally, I like to give a cat an opportunity to show me they don’t need the surgery. If I clip the cat’s claws and provide them with a scratching post, frankly I don’t have a problem. My furniture has lasted a long time and still looks new. What I really want to avoid is unnecessary surgery and unnecessary expense. Of course, there are some cats that are like little furry delinquents and they need to be declawed in order to live with humans. What some people don’t realize is that it is YOUR cat so you get to decide what is done. However, I can’t see any of my fur children having a surgery (which involves pain) if they don’t need it. Spay/Neuter is absolutely necessary for the cats to live with us, because they can have some very bad habits if the surgery is not done. The cats seem to be more at peace and live more quiet lives with the surgery. Cats can also be more prone to certain cancers if they don’t have the surgery — breast cancer for one.

Cats are very forgiving of us and that’s one of the reasons why we love them so much.

Even though I don’t absolutely agree with declawing, I’ll fight for your choice to do so.

]]> By: fairest http://cheapcatfurniture.net/why-do-you-have-a-problem-with-declawing.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-6257 fairest Sat, 02 Jan 2010 23:49:16 +0000 http://cheapcatfurniture.net/why-do-you-have-a-problem-with-declawing.htm#comment-6257 This is not my opinion but fact! My Aunts HOUSECAT rips her chair up! My Aunts HOUSECAT gets DECLAWED! My Aunts HOUSECAT gets OUTSIDE! My Aunts HOUSECAT gets ATTACKED and RIPPED UP by a CAT with CLAWS!!! My Aunt does not have a HOUSECAT anymore! I have five cats and I would never leave them defenseless! This is not my opinion but fact!

My Aunts HOUSECAT rips her chair up!
My Aunts HOUSECAT gets DECLAWED!
My Aunts HOUSECAT gets OUTSIDE!
My Aunts HOUSECAT gets ATTACKED and RIPPED UP by a CAT with CLAWS!!!
My Aunt does not have a HOUSECAT anymore!

I have five cats and I would never leave them defenseless!

]]> By: jareds1girl http://cheapcatfurniture.net/why-do-you-have-a-problem-with-declawing.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-6246 jareds1girl Sat, 02 Jan 2010 23:49:16 +0000 http://cheapcatfurniture.net/why-do-you-have-a-problem-with-declawing.htm#comment-6246 Declawing is offensive to most because it amputates the first knuckle of each toe. Just imagine it on you, it would suck. Also it's an elective surgery that some cats do not need. But if declawing keeps a cat in a loving home instead of being put up for adoption or euthanized then woo hoo. Luckily the amount of vets using post surgical pain management these days has increased, but why have the cat declawed needlessly? Cat owner education and knowing your cat's personality is always better then blindly declawing just because you think the cat might scratch something. I know many cats that were declawed just because they are in a house with a declawed cat. This is not always necessary as not all cats use their claws even if roughhousing with their housemate. But educate yourself not all cats react well to being declawed. Some turn to biting when their 1st defense is taken away and some never get over the emotional /or physical trauma. Don't limit your mind by assuming all cats are like yours. Declawing is offensive to most because it amputates the first knuckle of each toe. Just imagine it on you, it would suck. Also it’s an elective surgery that some cats do not need. But if declawing keeps a cat in a loving home instead of being put up for adoption or euthanized then woo hoo. Luckily the amount of vets using post surgical pain management these days has increased, but why have the cat declawed needlessly? Cat owner education and knowing your cat’s personality is always better then blindly declawing just because you think the cat might scratch something. I know many cats that were declawed just because they are in a house with a declawed cat. This is not always necessary as not all cats use their claws even if roughhousing with their housemate. But educate yourself not all cats react well to being declawed. Some turn to biting when their 1st defense is taken away and some never get over the emotional /or physical trauma. Don’t limit your mind by assuming all cats are like yours.

]]> By: Cryptic Shadow http://cheapcatfurniture.net/why-do-you-have-a-problem-with-declawing.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-6247 Cryptic Shadow Sat, 02 Jan 2010 23:49:16 +0000 http://cheapcatfurniture.net/why-do-you-have-a-problem-with-declawing.htm#comment-6247 I really feel that it really is your decision to declaw or not. However, I must warn you that some declawed cats turn to biting (which is more serious that scratching) in self defense. Also, I prefer not to mess with nature and creation, ya know? I see no reasons other those against declawing. Do what works for you! If they are indoor cats declawing is ok if it is necessary. I'm sure your cats love you! I really feel that it really is your decision to declaw or not. However, I must warn you that some declawed cats turn to biting (which is more serious that scratching) in self defense. Also, I prefer not to mess with nature and creation, ya know? I see no reasons other those against declawing. Do what works for you! If they are indoor cats declawing is ok if it is necessary. I’m sure your cats love you!

]]> By: playboybabe626420 http://cheapcatfurniture.net/why-do-you-have-a-problem-with-declawing.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-6248 playboybabe626420 Sat, 02 Jan 2010 23:49:16 +0000 http://cheapcatfurniture.net/why-do-you-have-a-problem-with-declawing.htm#comment-6248 Declawing is not just the removal of the claws...it also removes one of the joints in their "fingers". The Vet never told me that, I found out from the ASPCA, they wont even allow you to adopt a cat from them if you have plans to have it declawed. I felt really bad for the one cat I had declawed..and I will NEVER have it done to my other 3. Declawing is not just the removal of the claws…it also removes one of the joints in their "fingers". The Vet never told me that, I found out from the ASPCA, they wont even allow you to adopt a cat from them if you have plans to have it declawed. I felt really bad for the one cat I had declawed..and I will NEVER have it done to my other 3.

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