Jenna is ok! :)

[slick]

This is what Jenna has just gone through. As far as I'm concerned, you've scarred her for life. Why would you not want to train her to use a scratching post??

http://community-2.webtv.net/stopdeclaw/declawpics/

Any vet or rescue organization who recommends declawing ought to be put out of business.

My RB kitty Speckles was declawed by her previous owners. She didn't have litterbox issues but she was a biter, especially if you got anywhere near her paws.

...and that's all I've got to say about that.

[lldaniels21]

I honestly would not like to look at the "gory pics". I asked the vet the procedure they do and she said that they cut her nails as far as they can and then glue skin over it so it is not as painful. Jenna is doing fine and my older cat Frisky was a great cat. He was declawed as well.

[dionne]

i personally would rather deal with cats scratching on furniture than putting them in pain, but then again i dont really care about material things, such as furniture...but i understand a lot of people do, but if i was them id just get some feliway and spray it on places not to be scratched...it works very good for me i must say, especially keeping them from the top of the fridge so they dont eat my bagels....

[kitten645]

they cut her nails as far as they can and then glue skin over it so it is not as painful

That makes no sense. Think about it..if they cut your nail back as far as possible and glued the skin over they would just grow back and cut thru the skin
Read the info offered here. People are trying to educate owners. For Jenna it's too late. I hope she doesn't end up with problems. Good luck.

[jazzcat]

I hope this can stay nice. I'd hate for you feel attacked and leave because of it.

When I first came here I didn't have a clue what declawing involved but learned quickly from posts and debates here. I would never do it to a cat now but I can't say that would have been the case 4 years ago. PT has taught me a lot.

I hope Jenna continues to do well.

[Catty1]

Hi - glad Jenna is ok!

Chances are someone has developed a less invasive declawing procedure.

I'm gonna go check into it!

hugs
catty1

[Catty1]

Let's take a look at one method of declawing a housecat. (Many surgeons will utilize laser surgery for this procedure or some other method... there is no single and universal method.) In this procedure the last phalanx of each front toe is removed, the incision is sealed with surgical glue and the paw is bandaged overnight. The bandages are removed prior to the cat's leaving the hospital and healing takes place at home over the next ten days.

Another method of declawing a cat really isn't a "declaw procedure". It involves cutting the tendon, just beneath the toe, that keeps the cat from exposing the claw. This is really not a declaw procedure and is less invasive but a relatively new procedure. Time will tell if it is better than actually removing the tiny bone with the claw.

[lldaniels21]

Here are some pics of Jenna from this morning.

[Catty1]

Awww...I love these pics! And she looks so lovey with her eyes closed like that!

The owies in her tummy and toes will go away soon - she sure looks comfy anyway!

Give her some head scritchies for me!

hugs
Catty1

[CultureJunky]

lldaniels21 (sorry I don't know your real name)
Don't get too offended by what people are saying. They care for cats and want the best for their welfare (as you do for Jenna and all your cats) it's just a bit of an 'animal rights' subject I guess.
I personally think it's wrong, but as long as you look after Jenna and make sure she doesn't have any problems with the de-clawing, I'm sure she'll live a safe, healthy happy life.
Please don't leave and feel attacked (though I can see how you would feel that way right now) people are not attacking you personally, more the people who do these procedures and who promote it, as it is something that is wrong and should be outlawed everywhere not just some places. It's the people who offer this that are the ones in the wrong.
If you weren't aware of all the implications that's not your fault.
I would think twice about getting any other cats de-clawed though in the future.
I personally think it's taking away one of their natural instincts, which is to sharpen thier claws on things.
If you have any problems with a cat scratching furniture, then you can point them in the right direction with scratching posts or mats etc.
When they go for a piece of furniture just take them to the post and put their paws on it and show them. Cats are intelligent animals and will pick it up sooner or later. There are also other ways to guide them like offering treats if they use it (so they equate it with a reward) or put cat nip on the thier scratching posts/mats. There are lots of answers to scratching.

This is just a learning experience for you, and don't feel down about it.
At least you know more about it than you did before.
It'd be nice to see more pictures of Jenna soon....

[Sonia59]

I am glad to hear that Jenna is OK, but I am so sad to hear she is declawed It's just mutilation! It's not just like cutting the nails, it's cutting the finger tips. Do you know that? Would you cut the fingers of a human Declawing is forbidden in Europe (except for medical reasons), and I will never understand why it's allowed in US Here people even don't think about declawing, they are aware that cats can scratch things at home and if they don't like it, they don't take a cat. OK it's a big discussion and it's not the place to start it here.
I have no doubt you love your cat and you will take care of her. And as Gary said, at least she has a home, but I am just wondering whether you really know what declawing is?
And why do the vets do it?

And for the scratching, she needs to do it to "mark" her territory. You need to have enough scratching posts in the house so that she can smell that she is at home and that she feels safe. And you could also cut the nails a bit to make them less sharp. And teach her to use the scratching posts. There are many things to do before declawing...

[moosmom]

Slick is right. We've had MANY threads on declawing and believe me, they ALL turned VERY ugly.

Declawing is not a simple, nor painless procedure. Like I tell people, cut all your fingers off at the first joint and then be forced to walk on your hands. THAT'S what cat's have to deal with.

Did you know that the United States is the ONLY country that still allows the barbaric, inhumane procedure??? It's outlawed in the Europe.

[lldaniels21]

Well maybe I should delete this thread if you feel that way...

[carole]

I don't think you should delete your thread, you were unaware that most people on PT are against declawing, for very good reasons, however what is done is done and we are all happy to hear Jenna is making a good recovery,it is a pity that people are not informed properly of the consquences that can occurr and that it is un-necessary really, it is also illegal in my country.

Take good care of Jenna and please just understand where people are coming from on this very controversal subject,do continue on a progress report about your kitty,we all do care ya know.