Declawing Cats

[Roy Mars III]

This came up eariler today while talking with a friend who is having her cat declawed because it's ruining her furniture, scratching her and things of that nature. As a recent cat owner myself, I personally would not get my cat declawed even though he is a little bastard at times, though I don't think I can look down on her for doing so.

So, anyway, as I know a lot of people here have cats, have you, or would you ever get it declawed?

[Marcus.]

no i would not

[Jake.]

Just seems a tad harsh really

[Locke.]

Should just get rid of the cat and buy a dog

[MTVN]

We didn't do it for our cats, they do sometimes claw at the furniture but not enough for it to be that much of a problem and it seems a bit cruel really, imagine my cats would hate to be without their claws

[Kate!]

No, cos it's the cats nature to hunt and use their claws, and I worry is it cruel?

Don't have a cat myself, but my mum does...Rosie :love:

[Livia]

The cat needs a scratching post, not declawing. People who have their cats declawed should probably not have cats, and if they do, should be detoothed as a quid pro quo.

[Roy Mars III]

probably shouldn't have made this poll public, oops

[Roy Mars III]

most of the sherlters around here make you sign something to say you won't declaw the cat your adpoting.

I know some apratment(flat) places make you though, if you want to live there with one.

[Niamh.]

The cat needs a scratching post, not declawing. People who have their cats declawed should probably not have cats, and if they do, should be detoothed as a quid pro quo.

haha This.

I have a dog though

[Niamh.]

most of the sherlters around here make you sign something to say you won't declaw the cat your adpoting.

I know some apratment(flat) places make you though, if you want to live there with one.

Is this an American thing I wonder? I've never heard of anyone here doing it, not sure about the UK though

[Roy Mars III]

Is this an American thing I wonder? I've never heard of anyone here doing it, not sure about the UK though

I don't think it's everywhere, but I am looking around for apartments at the moment and plan on brining along good old Don Corleone (my cat) with me and some have told me it's a must. I don't think I would ever do it, personally though.

[Josy]

That sounds horrible, poor cat :(

[Marcus.]

That sounds horrible, poor cat :(

i know

[Niamh.]

I don't think it's everywhere, but I am looking around for apartments at the moment and plan on brining along good old Don Corleone (my cat) with me and some have told me it's a must. I don't think I would ever do it, personally though.

Sounds a bit barbaric :shocked:

[MTVN]

What a great name

[Vicky.]

I think its really cruel. People suggested I got this done to my cat when she destroyed my sofa, but all I could think was that its the same as a human getting all their nails ripped off. I couldnt do it.

[joeysteele]

The cat needs a scratching post, not declawing. People who have their cats declawed should probably not have cats, and if they do, should be detoothed as a quid pro quo.

Absolutely great answer,:hugesmile:

I don't have a Cat and am not a particular fan of them but no,I do not think they should be declawed.

[Mystic Mock]

No it sounds inhumane to me but each to there own I guess.

But I think it's easier just to keep the Cat out of the Living Room so he/she can't get at the furniture.

[Munchkins]

No its cruel and they need them for grip and things :/
person shouldn't have a cat if they don't expect some damage

[the truth]

I am 100% against this....cats are awesome....leave them alone

[Maia]

What would they do if they got an itch!!

[Novo]

I will personally Declaw the little bastards

[Ninastar]

no because if they get into a fight (which they will) then they are ****ed and have no chance.

[Maia]

Funny how you said that and now I'm literally hearing a catfight going on outside

[AnnieK]

I have heard of people doing this when they have strictly house cats but I would never do it. I have always had cats and they have clawed my couch etc (even with a scratch post provided) but its what you face if you want to own a pet. If you want a pristine house - don't have cats (or kids for that matter :joker:)

[Livia]

I have two cats and leather furniture. I don't have any scratches anywhere. Why have a cat if it can't go out? I'm thinking that sometimes cats scratch stuff because they're bored out of their wits.

The only problem I have is vaccuming up the cat hair. But I'm thinking of having them waxed... perhaps I should conduct a poll first?

No pussy-waxing jokes, please.

[Roy Mars III]

our cat doesn't go outside the house besides a fenced in area outside. There have been so many occurrences around here of kids torturing or killing cats, that don't want to take the chance.

Plus my idiot neighbor has a pit bull that they don't put on a leash. That thing has tried to kill me about five times, can't imagine what it will do to poor Don Corleone

[Ninastar]

I have two cats and leather furniture. I don't have any scratches anywhere. Why have a cat if it can't go out? I'm thinking that sometimes cats scratch stuff because they're bored out of their wits.

The only problem I have is vaccuming up the cat hair. But I'm thinking of having them waxed... perhaps I should conduct a poll first?

No pussy-waxing jokes, please.

i wax mine xo

[Jessica.]

I have two cats and both have scraped me, the wallpaper, the furniture, eachother etc.. I would never get their claws removed, maybe if their claws became too long or uncomfortable, I would have them trimmed, but never for my own comfort.

[Ninastar]

my cat did have to get his nails cut at the vets. apparently they were surprised at how lively was for his age. He was called a furry eel LOL

[Livia]

i wax mine xo

LOL... don't we all, love.

[Jessica.]

my cat did have to get his nails cut at the vets. apparently they were surprised at how lively was for his age. He was called a furry eel LOL

:joker: That is so cute, what age is he?

[Niamh.]

I have two cats and leather furniture. I don't have any scratches anywhere. Why have a cat if it can't go out? I'm thinking that sometimes cats scratch stuff because they're bored out of their wits.

The only problem I have is vaccuming up the cat hair. But I'm thinking of having them waxed... perhaps I should conduct a poll first?

No pussy-waxing jokes, please.

:laugh2:

Actually though, now you mention it one of my dogs has a coat that's almost like sheeps fleece, he never molts, it's amazing

[Marc]

Should just get rid of the cat and buy a dog

:laugh:

[Ninastar]

:joker: That is so cute, what age is he?

17

he looks good for his age and everything

[Jessica.]

17

he looks good for his age and everything

:shocked: Wow, that is amazing, I have never met a cat that old, my family had a dog til she was like 19 though, she was much older than me, so I only knew her for a few years, but she was lively too, it's amazing how some animals can just be full of beans for so long and other ones get slow and ill so young. :shocked:

[Ninastar]

i honestly have no idea how he's still going lol

[Livia]

i honestly have no idea how he's still going lol

Got to trump you Ninastar... I have a cat who's 20 next March. Grumpy old fecker that he is...

[Ninastar]

that's so cute! I hope mine lives to be that long.

[Livia]

He does have to take some tablets every day but he rules it over my other cat who's 7 and twice his size. He is still really active and happy, shiney coat, very purry, eats his head off... all that stuff. I hope your cat is the same at his age.

[Ninastar]

he has to have this medicine for his bones. He's all sore now with his age.

[Livia]

he has to have this medicine for his bones. He's all sore now with his age.

My vet recommended omega fish oil for my cat because he was a bit creaky. Have you tried that? I squeeze one capsule a day on his food, and he went from climbing up on to the chair, to jumping up.

[Harry!]

I would never consider declawing my cats, although they have scratched me and the furniture cats need their claws for protection and without them they would face major disadvantages.

[GypsyGoth]

Sounds like a cruel thing to do.