In another thread, I saw where Moosmom mentioned a former rescue of hers that was declawed and started biting. Well, that is exactly what I now have!!! The large, and beautiful, Black Maine Coon cat that I rescued, is a biter!!! Yes, he had all his shots and everything when surrendered, BUT had also been declawed!!!!! There is NO DOUBT in my mind, that this is why they gave him up!!!!!
He is a gorgeous and loving boy, and only will bite when he is nervous from the other cats, and I try to approach him to calm him down. He growls with a warning, and if I am stupid enough to pursue him further, I get a very hard and painful BITE!!!! He has drawn blood on both me and my hubby! We have learned to watch his body language, and if he is in a "mood" just stay away from him. If he is not, he is a wonderful and loving boy and will only nibble gently in a loving manner!
I guess the point of this post is to reaffirm to anyone out there considering declawing! DON'T DO IT!!!!!!!!
Here is beautiful Chandler!!!!
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