How much to declaw a cat? ***UPDATE***

[Geekbabe]

Lucky

You can also buy a grooming sling which makes claw clipping MUCH easier as it keeps the cat stationary,you're not trying to wrestle with a squirming,fighting cat.

 

[StageLeft]

mrs. skoorb actually cleans our cats' teeth. They love it too! We have salmon flavor and chicken flavor toothpaste

 

[Lucky]

Sh1t happens, Lucky, and kitties CAN get outside.


In my current residence, its literally impossible. She'd have to go out my apartment door, then open two more doors.


we decided it was much better to just trim the claws, which once they get used to it isnt all that bad..you just have to be tough with them.

Well, when I got the cat, thats what I intended to do. However, she takes to cutting quite violently and I cant afford another shirt torn (not to mention other stuff!). When she jerked today while I was cutting her claws and I cut into the quick, thats was the last straw.

I appreciate your comments, I really do. Im not a cold heartless bastard. I understand what the procedure is.

 

[Rallispec]

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[AmigaMan]

This is a very interesting thread. We were considering getting KitKat's front claws removed, but I don't think so now. That cat tree house thinga-ma-bob looks intereting too. My wife and I might try that to keep the cat from scratching the couch and carpet. I never knew what the declawing process involved, I'm glad I do now.

 

[BillGates]

The key is to train them from a very young age that claw clipping, grooming, etc is a normal routine and they will get used to it. My himalayan actually enjoys being combed and having his claws clipped anytime....

Of course, it sounds like you're past the point of training, and there may not be much you can do anymore.

I'm not sure what I'd do in your situation.

 

[Lucky]

She's just not a "lapcat" unless she gets on your lap own her own will. If you try and just put her on your lap without her own free will, she doesnt like it. Hence, the problem cutting nails.

 

[Linia]

I agree with the other people here that you shouldnt declaw the cat. Why the hell do you even have a cat if your going to get it declawed? Im sure it would of been much happier on the streets.
You know why it claws right? Instinct, they werent made to be domesticated, to be your little "pet" ,at the very least if your going to own one dont do that to it. :|

 

[Don Vito Corleone]

As long as you are appropriately firm with the cat I have never seen one that would not permit its claws to be clipped. They may not like it, but as long as they are held tightly any adult can clip their claws without either party being injured. I maintain that declawing is cruel and I can't imagine I will ever do it to a pet of mine. My current cat has extra toes, which would make it impractically dangerous anyway, since one claw could not be removed without major surgery.

 

[Lucky]

<< I agree with the other people here that you shouldnt declaw the cat. Why the hell do you even have a cat if your going to get it declawed? Im sure it would of been much happier on the streets.
You know why it claws right? Instinct, they werent made to be domesticated, to be your little "pet" ,at the very least if your going to own one dont do that to it. :| >>



yeah, she woulda been much better off being killed for dog food at the shelter.

 

[MichaelD]

<< She hates it with a passion and I've gotten many a nice shirt torn from it. >>



Not to be a jerk, but if you can't deal with the cat scratching the crap out of you, get rid of the cat. Declawing is a mean, nasty thing to do to a cat. Shoot it, fine. I've no problem doing that; it's quick and painless. But declawing is outright mean. You think you have a nasty pussy now...wait til after the surgery! :Q

 

[MichaelD]

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<< Your experience mirrors mine concerning clipping and the usefulness of it. >>


I would have normally not declawed Sweet Pea, but she attacked my other cat and destroyed the house with her front claws. Sweet Pea was once a street kitty, before we found her - so she wasn't trained as well as we wanted. We tried to give her away for 6 months and we tried contacting the animal shelters nearby (all of which said they would put her to sleep). So my choice was to put her back on the steets, let her be put to sleep, or declaw. She is the nicest, most loving cat. The only option I would ever consider is the declaw - certainly more humane than the other options. >>




I will never for the life of me, understand why people keep destructive pets! My buddy's new dog completely destroyed a $4,000 leather living room set in one morning. I would've blown the dogs brains out, right there in the middle of the living room. One shotgun shell later, no more problems. That's not cruel; it's a fact.

 

[veryape]

No offense, but how would you like it if I were to rip your fingernails out without your permission, especially if that was all you had and you depended on them for your survival, or at least your mental wellbeing?

It's not a very pleasant procedure, and it's very painful for the cat for months after the surgery, not to mention what it does to them mentally.

Just clip it's claws monthly and be done with it. If you can't deal with it having claws, give it to someone who can. I just can't stand animals being treated like they are toys for our amusement, without any thought as to the implications to them. If your cat were to sneak outside(considering it's an indoor cat), it would likely get it's ass beat and possibly get killed. They need their claws for various reasons.

Like I said, i'm not trying to put you down, i'm just trying to let you know what declawing does to any animal, especially cats.

I have an iguana that is coming up on five feet, and I clip his claws bi-weekly. It's not that hard as long as your animal is trained well.

 

[Lucky]

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<< She hates it with a passion and I've gotten many a nice shirt torn from it. >>



Not to be a jerk, but if you can't deal with the cat scratching the crap out of you, get rid of the cat. Declawing is a mean, nasty thing to do to a cat. Shoot it, fine. I've no problem doing that; it's quick and painless. But declawing is outright mean. You think you have a nasty pussy now...wait til after the surgery! :Q >>




do you own a cat?

 

[Jfrag Teh Foul]

For you... $1.09 if you send the cat to me.



















jk

 

[pyonir]

Lucky: hope it all goes well for ya. a lot of my family members have had cats and all of them declawed in the front paws. never had a problem with it and the cats' attitude didn't change. Good Luck

 

[Jzero]

<< I will never for the life of me, understand why people keep destructive pets! My buddy's new dog completely destroyed a $4,000 leather living room set in one morning. I would've blown the dogs brains out, right there in the middle of the living room. One shotgun shell later, no more problems. That's not cruel; it's a fact. >>



You say that as if the dog somehow knew that the living room set was worth $4000 and therefore should stay away from it. It's a dog. Even the brightest dogs aren't THAT bright.
Not to mention, if you've got $4000 furniture and go and get a new dog.....
Well, there is a problem here, and it's NOT the pet.

 

[Lucky]

<< Lucky: hope it all goes well for ya. a lot of my family members have had cats and all of them declawed in the front paws. never had a problem with it and the cats' attitude didn't change. Good Luck >>




I've had quite a few members PM me to say the exact same thing.

 

[duke]

I used to clip my cat's claws all the time. It wasn't a big deal. The trick is to clip as little as possible. Just enough to remove the sharp point then what is left will be dulled as the cat walks/runs. If you clip too much off you will risk cutting the nerves and the cat will make its disapproval known to you. Also, clipping too much will result in the claw shattering and deteriorating as the cat walks/runs. This can expose the nerves which may lead to infection.

I feel declawing is cruel and unneccesary. Don't do that to your cat.

 

[MazerRackham]

Don't do it dude! If you can't take your cat scratching and clawing at yourself and/or furniture, then please just give your cat away to someone else who'll take decent care of it.

Declawing sucks. My $0.02

 

[iamwiz82]

wow, its amazing how many people will go off topic. All he wants to know is the price.

 

[Viper GTS]

<< wow, its amazing how many people will go off topic. All he wants to know is the price. >>



So if I post a thread saying:

How much for bullets to mow down people in times square?

Or

Should I pay for 93 octane so my cargo van doesn't ping when I drive it under the parking garage?

Should people only answer my original question?

Viper GTS

 

[iamwiz82]

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<< wow, its amazing how many people will go off topic. All he wants to know is the price. >>



So if I post a thread saying:

How much for bullets to mow down people in times square?

Or

Should I pay for 93 octane so my cargo van doesn't ping when I drive it under the parking garage?

Should people only answer my original question?

Viper GTS >>



i would not compare shooting people to declawing cats. That would be like comparing shooting people to killing cattle for food. Better stop eating those burgers.

 

[Azraele]

<< I will never for the life of me, understand why people keep destructive pets! My buddy's new dog completely destroyed a $4,000 leather living room set in one morning. I would've blown the dogs brains out, right there in the middle of the living room. One shotgun shell later, no more problems. That's not cruel; it's a fact >>


Forgive me, but I hope you never own a pet. Pets are high maintenance. They do things for a reason. If an animal gets destructive, killing it will not solve the problem. When you take an animal into your home, you take on the responsibility for it's welfare and care. If a two year old breaks your favorite antique vase that's been in the family for generations, do you shoot the two year old? Of course not, and you need to remember that a lot of animals have the equivalent of two year old mentality. Find the root of the problem and solve it, do not blame or punish the animal for letting the owner know that something's wrong.

 

[Viper GTS]

<< i would not compare shooting people to declawing cats. That would be like comparing shooting people to killing cattle for food. Better stop eating those burgers. >>



I didn't think this would really be that hard to understand, let me clarify it for you:

If I post a thread asking the best way to accomplish something that is considered to be wrong, cruel, inhumane, whatever, should people only answer my original question, or would it be considered relatively normal to attempt to dissuade me from my intent?

Get it now?

Viper GTS