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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)
What
You Really Need To Know
Why
Cats Need Claws
(Printable Version - need Adobe Reader)
Why
Cats Need Claws
Declawed
cats are more prone to behavioral problems
Additional
information about declawing
What does
a declaw look like?
Stories
about Declawed cats
What
does Jonah think about declawing?
Alternatives
to Declawing
(These products are highly recommended when training your cat from
scratching and/or spraying)
Why
do they scratch?
How
to clip your cats claws?
Feliway
Softpaws
Sticky
paws
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