Why shouldn t I have my cat declawed?
Declawing is actually a surgical amputation of the last bone of the cat s toes. It is illegal or considered to be extremely inhumane in many European countries. Aside from being very painful, declawing can lead to life long problems for Fluffy. She may stop using the litterbox because of tenderness and phantom pain in the stumps. She may become a biter in the absence of her primary form of defense. Fluffy may experience a personality change and become more withdrawn because she feels vulnerable. Because she can t anchor her claws in a scratching post, she cannot get a good stretch of her leg and back muscles. There is no good reason to declaw your cat. With a little patience, cats with claws can be trained to scratch in an appropriate place. A sturdy scratching post that is high enough and has a broad base so it won t tip is great for Fluffy. Plastic glue on nail caps are available from your vet or a pet store. They completely prevent any damage a cat may cause by clawing. For more inf
