.............other than the obvious, ';well, imagine how you would feel if someone took your nail off!'; i mean, sure, that's a true point, but personally i can interact with my cats a million times better since they can't claw me, so that makes me pay more attention to them, and ultimately love them more. And since i'm the one guarding them from the harsh outdoors and feeding them, they don't really need them anyway. So why is there such animosity?Why is it bad to remove a cats nails?
I've always wondered why they can't just BREED cats without claws. I mean, cats are domesticated animals and they don't really need their claws (as long as they're kept indoors).
My cat was already declawed (front paws) when I adopted her. I'm totally against declawing. But now that I have a declawed one, I have to admit that there are advantages. She still has a very active scratching instinct but there's no ripping up furniture, no scratches on people and her nails don't have to be clipped. She does have sharp teeth though. And she likes to use them if she doesn't get her way.
I never thought I'd say that: But I'd rather have a declawed cat. But I myself would never take a cat to the vet to have it done. And therein lies the contradiction.Why is it bad to remove a cats nails?
Its not like having your nail cut off its like having your finger cut off at the knuckle. Then imagine walking on it!!! Cats have many problems from this. They even die!!! After they get them removed they get very shy and scared and are never the same. I'm not kidding. Read all this please at: http://www.declawhallofshame.com/wst_pag鈥?/a>
Also you can buy the little things you glue on their nails.
I don't think it's bad . I think it's just like domesticating a cat in the first place ...... you're changing it's nature to make it compatible to your household.
After the cat's come out of anestesia and heal .... it's almost as if they never had claws. You'll still see them climbing and kneading as if they had claws. The cat may still want to go outside .... and it's not as if a wild dog or other animal is always ready to pounce on them. In many cases ..... the claws may not protect it against a very agressive dog or other large animal anyways. As far as my Vet clinic and my own personal experience goes .... there are normally very few cases of complications for the cat.
My sister has a cat that is so nasty that it should have been declawed years ago. It attacks kids and other things without being provoked.
This will be a controversial subject. Some vets and some locations don't even allow it.
But I say .... it's your cat ... it's your household .... if you can find a Vet to do it .... do it without guilt. I'm going to support you on this decision.
It's not natural for a cat not to have claws--inside or/AND ESPECIALLY outdoor cats. They use their nails (if you watch them play) to pick up things (like those little furry mice, and fuzzy balls), they use them in grooming, in climbing, and for Heaven's Sake, anyone who does this to an indoor/outdoor cat is just plain CRUEL. The cat has NO DEFENSES. NO, it is NOT a good idea! The cat can be trained not to scratch YOU or your furniture, mine doesn't--he is strictly an indoor cat and uses his scratching posts--NOT me, NOT the furniture, drapes or anything else.
'cause they don't just cut the nail off! The bottom part of the digit is amputated.
Imagine you needing to remove a nail and in order to do that the top third of your finger is removed.
IS IT STILL A GREAT IDEA?
its not bad....you dont want them messing up your crap....remove their nails and then keep them inside
well i guess its like there nature to have them...think about it if someone shaved of all your hair....its a part of us to have it....i dont think its mean at all because you could pay more attention to them that way
its is like cutting the end of ones fingers ,and handicaps the cat being a cat ,it is how it picks up its food ,climbs into trees ,and defends it self ,and is considdered extremely cruel .if you want to do that get a toy cat not a real one ,or another kind of animal like a snake they dont have nails
just that you ask that question is very suspicious if you are qualified to have a cat
personally i dont like cats too much they eat a lot of animals that are pestcontrols ,but that does not mean that i respect animals in general .this many Christians lack
just in case the cat goes outside it needs a defense against things trying to attack the poor animal s thats y it is bad
If your talking about declawing, I have read that doing this is equivalent to cutting a persons fingers off at the tip.
Yes, you're right about it. I mean, it really hurts for the cat anyway, obviously. My cat, Sammy, is an indoor cat, but I still don't want to declaw him because it hurts alot, of course, and because sometimes he runs away and he was injured once (really because of the fence separtating the neighbor's front yard to ours) but we should always be careful.
I suppose it's your choice if you want to declaw your cats, but I really don't think you should.
Edit - I also heard that for some cats, when they are declawed, their temper is worse, and it's just awful to do that. =(
its only bad it it is an outdoor cat...if indoor its okay to remove
outdoor: it cant climb, kill, anything
but if its an indoor cat its alright...it doesnt need to climb or kill inside
It hurts them because, if not taken out properly, they can become infected and cause the pet pain. Do not take an outdoor cat's nails out because they don't have a way to defend themselves if you do. Just make sure you get it done properly, and only for indoor cats.
When I purchased my cat from the Humane Society he already had all four paws declawed. I personally wouldn't do all four and would only declaw them on the front so that they wouldn't claw up my furniture. I did a google search to see why others felt it was bad to declaw your cat and here's what I found out:
Cats need to scratch; it's part of their natural instinctive behavior. Scratching helps to keep cats in shape and allows them to stretch and tone their muscles. If all cats lived outdoors all of the time they would exercise their scratching instinct on tree trunks, fallen logs, and other sturdy objects. However, most of us want to keep our cats safe and warm inside our homes.
Indoor cats sometimes scratch things we don't want them to scratch, like our sofas, beds, or other furniture. This can be upsetting to humans, since scratching can cause damage. Some people decide to declaw their cats, taking them to a veterinarian to have the first joint on each toe removed, eliminating the cat's claws altogether. This does stop cats from scratching. But if you care about your cat you shouldn't declaw.
Reasons not to declaw your cat:
1) The surgery is extreme, removing not just the claw but also the first joint of the toe. It is painful and traumatic for the cat. While some cats do manage to adjust after this surgery, others will experience pain for years. It may cause the cat to have difficulty running fast, climbing, or jumping.
2) Scratching is both exercise and entertainment for your cat. Depriving your cat of the ability to scratch is a lot like telling a kid he can't ever play hide and seek or baseball again. Your cat will not be able to stretch and tone her muscles in the same way as before. She may feel bored and unhappy.
3) Scratching is a natural and instinctive behavior in cats. A declawed cat cannot understand what has happened to her and she will still attempt to scratch. She will feel frustrated when she cannot scratch or when her injured toes cause her pain. Your cat may act out her frustration in other ways, becoming destructive or crying out constantly.
4) It just isn't necessary to declaw your cat. There are plenty of other simpler, kinder ways to stop her from destroying furniture. Cat lovers who choose not to declaw their cats can still save their furniture. It may take a little effort, but it is well worth it to have a happy cat and happy human. See Other Side If you feel you must have a declawed cat, consider adopting a cat that is already declawed. Millions of cats are dropped off in animal shelters every year. They desperately need good homes. Previous owners have declawed many of these cats. So instead of subjecting another cat to such a terrible procedure, help out a needy cat who has already been through the surgery.
How to live with scratching:
1) Provide at least one good scratching post for your cat. An ideal scratching post should allow your cat to stretch out her entire body length. For most cats the post should be 2 and 1/2 feet tall or long. This will allow her to fully exercise her ';scratching muscles.'; If the scratching post is too short she will look for something else to scratch, like the sofa.
2) You may wish to try placing several scratching posts in various parts of your home. If your cat gets the urge to scratch, but has to go a long way to reach her scratching post, she might decide to give something else a try. Put the scratching posts where your cat can find them easily and has enough space to really stretch out.
3) Try a variety of scratching posts. Most cats like posts covered with thick carpet, which is soft but also provides resistance as they drag their claws downward. Some cats also like tough rope-covered posts, or less expensive cardboard scratching ';mats.';
4) Make the scratching post appealing to cats. Put catnip on it and be sure to praise your cat when you see her using the scratching post.
5) Replace old, worn-out scratching posts. If most of the carpet is worn away, or the post has become extremely ragged, it just isn't as much fun to use anymore.
6) Keep your cat's claws trimmed. You can do this at home with a safe tool made just for cat's claws available at your local pet supply store. This will make your cat more comfortable, and limit scratching damage to furniture. Shorter, less sharp claws will also keep you scratch-free when you and your cat cuddle. If you don't feel comfortable trimming your cat's claws, ask your vet or groomer to show you how.
7) If your cat is already in the habit of scratching your furniture, you will have to break her of that habit. Provide attractive scratching posts while you make your furniture less appealing. 路 Cover the furniture: In some cases placing a slip cover over a couch can discourage a cat from scratching.
If your cat is really determined to scratch the sofa, though, you will need to take more drastic steps.
Use repellents: There are some commercially available cat-repellents, intended to deter cats from scratching furniture. Choose one that is safe for indoor use, non-toxic, and recommended for furniture. The repellents have a faint odor, undetectable to humans, that cats find unpleasant, so they stay away from objects that have been sprayed. Repellents work for most cats but not all.
Try herbs: Some people use herbal products as safe non-chemical cat-repellents. Good choices are citrus oils or the herb rue, both of which cats dislike.
Change the texture of the furniture: You can place specially designed adhesive-backed strips over the areas your cat likes to scratch. These strips, made just to discourage scratching are available in pet supply stores. They stick right on your furniture and have a slippery surface to prevent cats from sinking their claws into the upholstery.
Don't tempt your cat: If you are buying new furniture, stay away from textures that cats love to scratch. A really fuzzy plush couch may be too tempting for your cat to resist. It's a little like placing a plate of brownies in front of a group of kids and expecting them not to eat them.
8) If all else fails you can ask your vet to put ';Soft Paws'; on your cat. These are soft plastic covers that go over the sharp part of the cat's claw. They prevent your cat from damaging furniture when she decides to scratch. These are non-toxic and painless. They do, however, need to be replaced from time to time.
I hope this info helps you.
I think you're question has been answered enough by the PETA crowd.
My question is: why don't dogs get decawed or have their teeth removed? The answer: because people take more time to train their dog vs their cat.
If you keep your cats indoors, I don't see what the big deal is. It wouldn't be so good if they were outdoor cats, for obvious reasons. If you and the cats are happy..who cares what other people say.
Bree, look at your hand. See the first knuckle behind the nail. Now
can you just think what it would feel like if someone took a chain cutter to your knuckle and cut. Now the other 9. It is not just the nail. Nasty. All three of my cats have there nails and they do not scratch me at all.
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I ask how would you like it if someone took of the top 3rd of you fingers. it is what happens when cats are declawed. trim the nails if they are too long its not that hard
From a humane standpoint - it hurts that cat and that is bad. Hey, I've done it to a few cats and I'll never do it again...so I'm not preaching anything that I don't know about upfront.
That your cats don't go outside and you are their gardian, then, you have made a choice and after the initial pain, the cat is never bothered by it again. I still have one cat with who I had declawed in front. He even climbs trees when in the backyard with me.
Ignor the animosity - it's your cat and your house and you choose what to do. You take good care of your animals, many people don't.
Because its not natural for them and they obviously dont like it. Sure YOU feel better when they dont have claws but they don't. If they ever are getting attacked by an animal, lets say a raccoon decides to pick a fight with him...he has no defense besides his teeth, and the raccoon has claws (which havent been cut off or clipped) and teeth. Goodbye kitty.
Well cats have normal instinct to claw and scratch things ...so people do think it is cruel if their nails are surgically removed!!
I did have some friends that did that to their cat - he limped around with all his paws wrapped up - looked very painful - but after that he seemed fine ...my friend loved it - she could hold him and their leather sofa stayed in one piece !
If you can stand to see him in limping in pain for a few weeks then go for it - ....or just keep them nicely clipped ! Also the vet can do it for you !!
You mean their claws? Yeah, it cruel. They can't defnd themselves against other mean animals. They can't get away from other mean animals. No, I think its wrong to declaw cats.
It's bad because its the same as cutting off up to your first knuckle on your finger. It's true that they're sedated during the operation but it also can cause joint problems and pain when they walk. Declawing them also leaves them defenseless. If they're scratching your furniture buy a scratching post. Their nails can also be trimmed if you take the time to do it. If it still bothers you then maybe you should consider looking into another pet. Mutilating an animal to accomodate your needs isn't fair.
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