Declawing cats.

[bcp]

Mine have the fronts ripped out already, they dont have any problems because of it, and they can both still catch the occasional mouse that wanders in from the field.

However, the back claws are in serious danger of coming out too. We just bought leather theater seating that ran just over 4k for the set. Ive noticed that the cats have already put some marks in the leather with their back claws because they jump up and dig in to get traction.
So, come monday I will be calling the vet and discussing the option of rear claw removal.

has anyone else had to do this? does it make it more fun to watch them run across the hardwood floor.

 

[Merlin99]

Mine have the fronts ripped out already, they dont have any problems because of it, and they can both still catch the occasional mouse that wanders in from the field.

However, the back claws are in serious danger of coming out too. We just bought leather theater seating that ran just over 4k for the set. Ive noticed that the cats have already put some marks in the leather with their back claws because they jump up and dig in to get traction.
So, come monday I will be calling the vet and discussing the option of rear claw removal.

has anyone else had to do this? does it make it more fun to watch them run across the hardwood floor.

Let the verbal lynching begin

 

[aps45819]

you just need to join a cat club

 

[Littlebit]

Hopefully they are in door cats.

 

[bcp]

Hopefully they are in door cats.

They have never been outside.
I am a responsible pet owner.

 

[aps45819]

Hopefully they are in door cats.

if they're outside, they're supposed to be on a leash

 

[cattitude]

Let the verbal lynching begin

Typical bored BCP. Here hold mah beer and watch this.

 

[bcp]

Typical bored BCP. Here hold mah beer and watch this.

Actually a serious question for anyone that has had it done.

However I feel I must thank you for your consistent and most informative response to questions.

 

[hvp05]

There could be a considerably less painful approach. How about shutting the door to the movie room? :shrug:

You and your kitties may love each other SO much that you always want to be around each other, but they would probably appreciate it in the long run if you simply kept them out of that area.

 

[Pasofever]

Have you tried having them clipped short say every 2-3 weeks? They might even be able to go every 4 weeks...at the cost of $5 per cat??

 

[Bay_Kat]

Alternatives to Declawing, Nail Caps for Cats

I've never tried these but it beats declawing.

 

[Wenchy]

Actually a serious question for anyone that has had it done.

However I feel I must thank you for your consistent and most informative response to questions.

It was a matter of life or death for my cat. Ex was going to have her put to sleep if I didn't get all of her claws removed.

They were done all at once. Sad sight. She still went outside and would terrorize all the neighborhood dogs. She was defenseless and drowned in the neighbor's pool. She fell under the cover and could not get out.

She still had over six years of a good life after all her claws were removed.

Your cats are inside. If they have the fronts already out, the back is not a big deal.

I will tell you that I will NEVER declaw another cat, but I understand why others will.

 

[oldman]

I adopted a declawed cat many years ago and believe me it was still all cat. It was also an indoor only cat but managed to sneak out the door now and then. A declawed cat can climb to the top of a tree but can't climb back down.

 

[bcp]

Alternatives to Declawing, Nail Caps for Cats

I've never tried these but it beats declawing.

I like this.
Worth a try.

see, now this, and Passovers comments were what I was hoping for.
Real suggestions.

Oh, and there is no way to keep them out of that room right now.

 

[bcp]

I adopted a declawed cat many years ago and believe me it was still all cat. It was also an indoor only cat but managed to sneak out the door now and then. A declawed cat can climb to the top of a tree but can't climb back down.

Our female tabby shows no interest in the outdoors, and that surprises me since she was born outdoors. Hasnt been out since we got her at about 10 weeks old.
the male will rip you apart if you carry him outside, It scares the hell out of him. 14 lbs of pure wimp.

 

[Pasofever]

I like this.
Worth a try.

see, now this, and Passovers comments were what I was hoping for.
Real suggestions.

Oh, and there is no way to keep them out of that room right now.

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Where are you located? I will give you a free nail clipping to see if it will work for you in the future..

 

[bcp]

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Where are you located? I will give you a free nail clipping to see if it will work for you in the future..

Thats an great offer thanks.
However my sister works at Annapolis animal hospital and I will make her do it.
Have to take the one in for shots next week anyway.

oh, and if I were to go with the taking out the back claws, I would have had to take the cats somewhere else. Only way she would do it is if it was because the owner had a blood clotting problem or something.

personally, I prefer not take the backs. so, Ill get her to cut as short as she can, and Im going to order some of those soft claw things. I did try the boots on them once, they had those back off within ten minutes.

 

[hvp05]

Alternatives to Declawing, Nail Caps for Cats

I have not heard great things about them, but they have a solid 4/5 stars on Amazon. Quite fashionable as well.

Oh, and there is no way to keep them out of that room right now.

Dumb idea, I know, but I had to say it; sometimes the obvious things are the ones you overlook.

Hope something easy works for you - and them.

 

[bcp]

I have not heard great things about them, but they have a solid 4/5 stars on Amazon. Quite fashionable as well.

Maybe it will get them to do that take a step, shake a paw, take a step shake paw thing.
cracks me up when they do that.

 

[toppick08]

You hold it by the tail and I got a set of pliers.....