my sister says to de-claw

**moosmom** · 02-19-2007, 11:15 AM

Great advice, Momcat!!

**Randi** · 02-19-2007, 11:37 AM

OK, here's my opinion. I think it's cruel to declaw a cat! If you want a cat, take it with claws and all, or don't get a cat!

If you're so worried about furniture, you could also clip the nails - it IS possible to learn how to do it! Only sharp nails will ruin the furniture. Believe me, I have a cat who I could hardly lift, but now, even nailclipping is not a problem.

I hope this procedure will banned in USA soon! At least some vets refuse to do it.

**Catty1** · 02-19-2007, 11:40 AM

Ashley - are the Soft Paws glued on with enough glue? And how long does he have them on before he pops them off?

Claws do have sheaths, and the Softpaws will "shed" when the sheaths do.

Regular claw trimming helps a lot too!

AND putting catnip spray on where they SHOULD scratch will help a lot. Freedom was right. And they DO hate the smell of vinegar!

My cats have claws. I deal with it. Why should I hurt a living being because they cause damage to a "thing" that I can replace?

**gwen** · 02-19-2007, 02:51 PM

I am still in shock about this, I'm from England and apparently it's banned which is good, but I just cannot believe that anyone would even think about doing it, how on earth did it come about in the first place?? It takes alot to shock me, but this is just unbelievable are there campaigns or anything to get this banned in the U.S. ?

**Logan** · 02-19-2007, 06:32 PM

No declawing in this house!!!! I have a cat, Butter, who will nail me every time I start to trust him, but I would rather live with his claws than think of him without them. I hope you will go with NO DELCAWING!!!!!!