Dec 26 2008
Declawing cats
Ok, I have to admit something here, I use to hate it so much, I honestly thought it was really very cruel and I disagreed with it, and well, I had no respect for people who did it to the animals because I believed it hurt them and I do not like to hurt animals.
Before you say anything, the first cat I had with their nails declawed was Spazz. Chuck had done this to him before I got him so it was something new and I thought how mean why would you do something like that I mean come on!
Well I found it earier in many ways and he seemed fine, was not having problems although he had him done many years ago. but still. Now I will tell you Peach.. We Did have him declawed for a good reason actually. See he was already a year old, and was outside, and we brought him in and well of course he was wild, and there was NO WAY on any planet you could cut his nails he would tear you up. We were trying to help him and sure he was getting use to being inside but well… we did it, we got the nails gone, and wow what a difference, and he is actually ok with it. We had a great Vet, took well care of him, and I babied him like no other, and made sure he was ok and happy, and he is too much of a wiggle wart to sit still, but, he turned out ok.
Now Sweet pea is another… i know I got him done as well, the reasons are, because he was really big on cuddling and making biscuits on you, and let me tell you I LOVE to cuddle and I love having them lay with me and give me love, but it hurt like hell to have them claws on your eyeballs, and so forth, and I tried to have him stop, but well I spose it was a silly reason to do it, but I went ahead and did it, he isnt clawing on things, and he can cuddle all he wants and I dont get hurt, and he is happy, and yes I babied him too big time.
Now Punky she is actually very good with her claws, and I wont get her declawed, there really is not any reason to. I was doing some research though and I see there is another thing they have now. which honestly.. I dont see the point and I think declawing is simpler then this, well cutting their nails is better but..
An alternative surgery—called tenectomy—severs the tendons in the toes so the cat is unable to extend the nails to scratch. There appears to be less pain associated with recovery from this surgery. Owners who opt for this surgery must clip the cat’s nails regularly because the cat is unable to maintain them himself.
Now to me this sounds mean, I dont like the thought, I dunno, and its pointless really if you are already cutting their nails anyhow why do this? I dont like it 1 bit!
