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Declawing a Cat - What is it Really?

"Declawing is actually an amputation of the last joint of your cat's "toes". When you envision that, it becomes clear why declawing is not a humane act. It is a painful surgery, with a painful recovery period. And remember that during the time of recuperation from the surgery your cat would still have to use its feet to walk, jump, and scratch in its litter box regardless of the pain it is experiencing." Christianne Schelling, DVM

"General anesthesia is used for this surgery, which always has a certain degree of risk of disability or death associated with it. Because declawing provides no medical benefits to cats, even slight risk can be considered unacceptable. In addition, the recovery from declawing can be painful and lengthy and may involve postoperative complications such as infections, hemorrhage, and nail regrowth. The latter may subject the cat to additional surgery." The Association of Veterinarians for Animal Rights (AVAR)

Articles:

  1. The Facts About Declawing
  2. Why Cats Need Claws
  3. Educate! Don't Amputate!
  4. Why do they Scratch?

Alternatives to Declawing

These products and tips are highly recommended when training your cat from scratching and/or spraying.

  1. How to Clip your Cats Paws
  2. Feliway
  3. Soft Paws
  4. Scratching Post