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- Facts About Declawing Your CatYes, there is a lot of debate about whether you should or shouldn’t declaw your cat. But what are the medical facts behind this act?
The Benefits of Declawing Your CatThinking of declawing your cat? Read the opinion of someone who has experienced the joys of a happily declawed cat.
Coexist Happily with Your Cat(s)The common complaint from those who own and don't own cats is that they shed hair and claw furniture and carpet. Some cat owners decide that they can live with this. Many times, however, their friends and family can't live with the hair.- Cat Declawing: Reasons Why You Should Not Declaw a CatA cat's claws are a vital part of their physical and psychological well-being. Many people do not realize that declawing a cat is inhumane, and a very unnecessary major surgical procedure.
Stop the Scratching: Alternatives to Declawing Your CatDeclawing is painful and dangerous for your cat and should be the last resort to eliminate unwanted scratching. Here are some alternatives to help stop the unwanted scratching!
Reasons Cats Should Not Be DeclawedDeclawing cats, although commonly done, has a negative impact on the health and lifespan of a cat. The reasons not to declaw your cat greatly outweigh the benefits of declawing your cat.
Should You Declaw Your Cat?Making the decision to declaw your cat is one that should not be taken lightly. Your cat is a live animal and this type of surgery actually removes part of their toe in order to remove the claw.
Laser Declawing for CatsCat declawing is a contentious topic for feline aficionados. Shredded furniture and painful scratches persuade owners to declaw cats, while the pain, cost and trauma argue against it. Does laser declawing for cats hold the answer?- How to Keep a Cat from Scratching the FurnitureOne of the most frustrating challenges for any cat owner is knowing how to stop a cat from scratching the furniture. There are, however, a few easy solutions available.
Kitty Woes - to Declaw or Not to DelawWhen you watch your 10-pound furball shred your thousand-dollar couch, it's hard to hold back that desire to rid them of their claws. So why not go ahead and declaw them? Are there alternatives? Hopefully this will answer a few questions.
Is Declawing Cats Cruel?Declawing cats should be avoided whenever possible, but a slight minority may need the procedure in order to save them from being euthanized.
Declawing Your CatDeclawing a housecat is done on approximately 25% of cats in America. In European countries, the practice is illegal. What does declawing do to a cat and what your vet hasn't told you.
Declawing: Helpful or Harmful?This article explains the methods of declawing in America, the consequences, and alternative methods.
Cats that Are Neutered and Declawed and What to Expect After SurgeryInformation about cats who have been declawed or neutered and what to expect after surgery.- Declawing Your Cat: An Inexpensive, Non-Surgical MethodDon't declaw your cat! Try this inexpensive, non-surgical method, instead.
Important Things to Know Before Adopting a CatYou walk into the animal shelter and face row upon row of kitties in cages. Which one is right for you? Should you declaw your cat? Neuter it? Which breed lives longer? There's a lot to know before adopting a cat.
Is Declawing a Cat Acceptable Practice in the UK?Declawing cats is regularly performed in America and in many other parts of the world. However, in Australia, New Zealand, the UK and other European countries, declawing cats is at best considered inhumane, and at worst, illegal.- San Francisco Becomes First Big U.S. City to Ban Cat DeclawingSan Francisco has become the first major city in the U.S. to outlaw the declawing of cats, making a huge stride in fighting animal cruelty.
Should You Declaw Your Cat?An objective view of the debate regarding declawing cats.
How to Avoid Declawing Your CatSome helpful hints to cat owners who don't wish to declaw their pet.- Why to Avoid Cat DeclawingLearn the many reasons why you should not get your cat declawed. Cat declawing - why to avoid it!
Declawing Leads to Behavior Problems and Other Issues in FelinesIn the U.S, declawing is often considered a routine part of the veterinary process when adopting a cat. New cat guardians should learn about the procedure and consider carefully what they are doing before opting for the surgery.- Ways to Get Your Cat to Stop Scratching the CouchThis article is about the different methods you can try to get your cat to stop scratching your furniture.
- Things to Consider Before Declawing Your CatThis article examines the declawing procedure and what a cat owner should consider before having it done.
- The Message in the Movie BoltBolt should be mandatory viewing for anyone wanting to adopt a cat... and anyone wanting to declaw their precious kitty should have to view it twice... the second time in an animal shelter.
- Before You Decide to Declaw Your CatThis article provides an overview of declawing cats & possible reasons for declawing.
Declawing Your Cat Can Cause Your Pet Lifelong ProblemsOptions that can save your cats claws, and your favorite sofa!- Review of Soft Claws for Cats - An Alternative to Declawing Your CatA review of Soft Claws for Cats.
How to Prevent Clawing, Scratching Without Declawing Your CatScratching is a natural behavior for cats. Here's how to meet your cat's need to scratch and save your furniture from being destroyed.- Declawing Your CatsCats are fun-loving creatures that love to hunt, scratch, pull, and bite everything in their path. This is all fine and dandy until it starts to become a problem.
The Unvarnished Truth About Cat DeclawingIf the condition of your furniture is more important to you than the welfare of your feline, I would suggest that you consider finding another home for him and adopting a stuffed animal.- Why Declawing Cats is Cruel and UnnecessaryWhat is declawing? Declawing is not just having your cat's claws trimmed, it involves having the claws surgically removed. At this point I will say that this procedure is illegal or deemed inhuman in several countries.
- Cat Scratches: Declawing and Other AlternativesDiscusses the process of declawing, how to trim your cats nails, and other methods to consider when dealing with a cat that scratches
How to Avoid Declawing Your Cat by Choosing a Little Known Alternative MethodDo you know how many cat owners wrestle with guilt over the "To Declaw Or Not To Declaw" question? There's an alternative surgery that most cat owners are not aware of that will resolve the declaw issue, save your belongings, and spare your kitty enormous pain.- What to Know Before Deciding Whether or Not to Have Your Cat DeclawedSome people consider it inhumane, but if you keep your cat indoors and have a problem with scratching it is perfectly reasonable.
Should I Let My Cat Go Outdoors?What can happen to a cat outdoors are unspeakable cruelties far worse than anything you could ever imagine. This article will help you decide if you should let your cat go outdoors.
Should I Have My Cat's Back Claws Removed?I would rather see homeless animals find loving families than to take the stance of not declawing and pass up an animal that needs a good home. Only you can make the decision on whether or not to have back claws removed.
To Declaw or Not to Declaw?I expected to find an array of pros and cons on the subject of declawing my cats, but soon discovered there are not many pros to this procedure.- Reasons Not to Get Your Cat Declawed Plus Alternatives to DeclawingThere are alternatives to declawing which are much kinder to your cat and can allow both of you to live happily. Here are some reasons not to declaw your cat as well as alternatives to declawing.
My Cat Stewie Tells His Story of a Botched DeclawingBotched declawing resulted in need of surgery on all four paws for this fine, loving cat.