Maybe I'm missing something here, but did anyone think of Soft Paws???
They're like Lee Press On for kitties. It covers their nails so they don't do any damage.
Declawed cats will bite, have litterbox issues and develop arthritis in their paws.
Maybe I'm missing something here, but did anyone think of Soft Paws???
They're like Lee Press On for kitties. It covers their nails so they don't do any damage.
Declawed cats will bite, have litterbox issues and develop arthritis in their paws.
Moosmom,
Soft paws where mentioned.
My sister thinks that would be worse then declawing. She said she's never going to agree with me on it and then she started bringing up how some people think it's wrong to spay and neuter animals but it's necessary to control the over population of animals as it is.
I wish I could do something. All I can do is just to keep offering.
Melissa
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Originally Posted by moosmom
I am sorry that your sister wont listen to your advice, I hope Gus has a happy long life.
Melissa,
I know how difficult it must be for you. Trying to educate someone who has their mind made up is like slamming your hand in a door.
I used to get so angry when people would talk about declawing their pets. While I don't agree with it, and yes, it CAN cause all the things I mentioned above, if they're going to fix them and declaw them, do it all at once and don't make those poor babies go through such agonizing pain twice. That's a sure sign for trouble. I'm not changing my mind about my disgust for declawing. But if it means these two cats will get good homes vs the OTHER option, if you know what I mean, than so be it at this point. I only wish I could take them.
Well the reasoning behind her for doing her other cats was because the vet I no longer goes to recommended it to my sister. She asked my sister if she was going to have kids someday and cats can live a long time. So claws are probably not a good option then.
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Originally Posted by jenn_librarian
Wow, that is really disturbing that a vet is recommending this surgery. I know that some vets will consider it if a client is requesting it and many will not do the surgery at all but to actually be the one suggesting the surgery to clients and for such a ridiculous reason is unbelievable. People have been living along side cats for a long, long time and their safety shouldn't be compromised if they are not mistreating the cat. Normal, healthy cats don't just claw people without reason and if they do, there would probably be some underlying cause that needs to be looked at.
I'm so shocked that a vet is suggesting this surgery and I wonder how many families he is suggesting this to and how many cats are going through this procedure at his clinic for what can only be motivated by financial gain for this guy as there is no other practical reason. Maybe the Veterinary Medical Association should know about him and his hospital.
Actually he is a She. She is a country vet who is the cheapest in town.
I don't go to her after my one cat died of a tumor. So I don't trust her.
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Originally Posted by Emeraldgreen
Well - at least you could write a short letter to the paper, stating the facts about declawing; that it's outlawed in Europe, and you would never ask that of your vet. AND that you are astounded at the number of vets in the area that do this, no questions asked.
NO worries on that letter - if the vets really care that much, they can write to the paper too.
Apropos of a thread in Dog House - has this vet ever had any complaints against her? Might be worth checking with the state vet board...might save a few more animals....
hugs!
It is also outlawed in nz as is docking dogs tails and clipping their ears, about time the big US of A followed suit.