Declawed cat, bitting more often

[Soledad]

Yes, Sasvermont, people have the choice (in some countries) to declaw or not to declaw. By that same logic, people have a right to think that declawing is inhumane and to express that belief. If you think declawing is inhumane, why wouldn't you want to encourage people to think it over before proceeding or to reconsider it with their next animal? I think this can be done in a civil way, of course, but people have the right to think that declawing is wrong.

[Karen]

I think everyone has been civil so far. We all love our animals, and it is obvious that the original poster loves Toby, or she wouldn't be trying to help him! Whether or not it is because he was declawed, he is, quite simply, who he is. With patience, perhaps he will learn not to bite - how old is he? And as you suspect he may have been abused, (who could abuse dat pretty cat?) I think being extra calm around him, speaking in soothing tones, and heck, pet him wearing gloves if you need to, just to get him used to the fact that you mean him no harm, and a human's touch CAN feel good!

[sasvermont]

Soledad, of course everyone is entitled to their opinion. I don't recall saying they were not. I think that is what choice is - an opinion taken into action, yes?

As I have said in earlier posts, I elect NOT to for my personal reasons and would not encourage anyone to do it. But it is still their choice - here in the states anyway.

As far as your opinion - yes I accept it and respect it. I think you may have misunderstood what I was trying to get out there, but maybe not. Maybe I just wasn't clear enough.

One thing I do know is that lots of folks here have had their cats declawed currently or in the past. I for one, will never ever declaw a cat, but I cannot speak for anyone else. I have had cats declawed in the past.

I respect your opinion.

In past posts I have offered unlimited advice about scratching posts, clipping nails - you name it and I have offered it. What more can I do. I will not condem someone for having the proceedure done to their cat.