Back paws declawed?

[aTailOf2Kitties]

I have to get Toby all cozy in my lap and not wanting to move in order to clip his nails. Havoc puts up a fight no matter what, so most of the time I only clip his dewclaws because those are the ones he always gets me with. He's not gonna like it either way, but I only trim them like once a month, so we just deal with it.

I don't think surgical removal would be better than just dealing with a fussy cat for a few minutes each time you try to clip them.

[Randi]

I'd just like to add... if I can clip Fister's nails, anyone can clip their cat's nails! I do it after brushing him, or just a cuddle. Sit behind, put your head down and give hím some kisses on his head, arms resting along his body. I usually massage his paws beforehand. I have the scissors ready, of course and simply "squeeze" so each nail comes out, and then clip the tip off only. To begin with, he would tolerate two or three nails, but now I can do all of them, even the thumbs. I give him a few treats right after.

The key is to make him relax before you start. Good luck!

Please don't declaw.

[moosmom]

Cassiesmom,

I have one question that no one has seemed to ask. What business is it of your neighbor's that YOUR cat is declawed????

Just my HUBLE observation.

[Taz_Zoee]

Just a side note everyone.....this thread is originally from 2006. Cassiesmom came back to ask an additional question about dew claws in post #13.