Declawing

[gwa]

Have you thought about using "Soft Paws". You can get them in different colors. It is plastic inserts that are glued over the claws. They last about for about 4-6 weeks. As long as the claws stay trimmed they work. Plus it is funny to watch the walk the first hour or so till they get used to them

[dems4me (Premo)]

Originally Posted by cattitude

Naturally, I don't agree with it. My cats don't really bother my furniture. They don't like scratching posts either. I do trim their nails regularly and there's not much of a problem.

It can make them biters in some cases.

Also they have an alternative where you can get your kitty's nails capped (little caps put on the end) that the vet can help you do or you try yourself

[gwa]

[quote=Chasey_Lane]Timon IS my kid.

Did you get him from Pets for Life rescue?

[dustin]

Originally Posted by Chasey_Lane

And then they rub all over you tryin' to get some.

My mother in law's cat used to do that. Nickel said I was cheatin on her publicly.

[Christy]

Originally Posted by CityGrl

Hey Chasey, are you and day thinking about kids?

What about the one day that your baby is lying in his/her crib, and the cat jumps in with claws extended?

What about the day you buy that nice leather couch?
Etc.
Etc.
Etc.

I love my cat and didn't want him to be hurt, but it took all of one day for him to get over it and a week or so before the bandages came off.

Meanie.

P.S. My kids are WAY more destructive than my animals, but you've given me a great idea, I'll have their fingers whacked off, that'll prevent the little demons from spilling chit on my new couch.

[kwillia]

Originally Posted by cattitude

You are just being obstinate.

I gave my opinion.

I sure to heck hope to never see a litter of boxers at your house with bobbed tails and ears then...

[itsbob (Premo)]

Originally Posted by Jameo

MEAMIE

Do you know how they declaw a cat? Imagine having your finger cut off at your first knuckle

Boy they go through a lot of trouble.. I was thinking vice grips and a pair of heavy gloves..

[Chasey_Lane]

Originally Posted by gwa

Have you thought about using "Soft Paws". You can get them in different colors. It is plastic inserts that are glued over the claws. They last about for about 4-6 weeks. As long as the claws stay trimmed they work. Plus it is funny to watch the walk the first hour or so till they get used to them

Timon had them on briefly, but I found it was a little difficult to get them on. He's more than cooperative while his nails get trimmed, but trying to glue on nails wore his patience out. And yes, he is from PFLR.

[cattitude (Premo)]

Originally Posted by kwillia

I sure to heck hope to never see a litter of boxers at your house with bobbed tails and ears then...

Bad day?

You forgot about the dew claws. I didn't whack Abbey's ears and I didn't have Biscuits done. Tail docking when done at three days or so is nothing more than cartilege. Sure it's painful.

And there won't be any puppies at my house.

I was asked my opinion on claws and I gave it. Sheesh.

[CityGrl]

Originally Posted by Christy

I'll have their fingers whacked off, that'll prevent the little demons from spilling chit on my new couch.

I'll have to remember that in a few years.

Actually, we've already set aside room in the basement to tie them up until they're 20.

JUST KIDDING!