In fact some experts don't believe that behavioural issues are connected to declawing. i.e. Not using litter trays correctly or biting.Originally posted by nodgeness
Also to PIF & not just to you, I see many people post about cats having declawing issues, I have never seen a cat have any of the problems talked about in these threads. All the "declawed" cats I've seen have been healthy happy little guys that have none of the issues discussed. I'm not saying it can't happen, I'm just saying I've yet to see it happen.
So there is no concrete proof that there is a connection, but many people have reported these changes of behaviour directly after declawing has taken place and some experts do believe that there is a link.
The only PROVEN problems are physical in nature. The regrowth of claws (esp if not detected early) can be a painful problem but mercifully this is rare.
Cat need their front claws to stretch properly to exercise their muscles including the muscles around the heart.
Declawed cats can not exercise correctly and this leads to problems with their back and joints at a younger age than fully clawed animals.
I am pleased that your pretty kitties show no behavioural problems but I know of at least one cat on PT has had problems following declawing (Scooter ??? Maybe)
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