De-clawing

onekidney · 11-04-2009, 08:27 AM

Who, in the U.K. agrees with the American practice of de-clawing. Don't hold with it myself, it's the cats defence mechanism and leaves them very vunerable without claws

Mags · 11-04-2009, 09:12 AM

De-clawing is illegal in the UK thank goodness and I might add that many Americans also abhor the practice. It serves no purpose at all other than to protect furnishings ......there is a less painful way of overcoming that - don't get a cat!

You will find a previous discussion on this subject here

dandysmom · 11-04-2009, 04:33 PM

It's barbaric and inhumane. Fortunately an increasing number of vets here in the States will not perform the operation.

Kim · 11-04-2009, 07:32 PM

Totally against it, thank goodness it is illegal here.

Tink · 12-04-2009, 11:43 PM

I am totally against it. Two of my cats had previous owners that declawed them. When I compare them to Kuan Yin (the only cat who has been with me since she was a baby and is thus not declawed), I can see major behavioral differences. They both know they're vulnerable and not able to defend themselves. My senior girl is very timid and my other girl makes up for her lack of claws with always being on the defensive. It's quite sad.

angieh · 13-04-2009, 02:04 PM

Thanks for giving us an insight into how this dreadful practice actually affects cat behaviour, Tink. Poor cats - but luckily for them they now have you to take care of them.

Moli · 13-04-2009, 10:19 PM

I think of declawing the same way as docking tails, and pricking ears, its cruel, no need for it....

Catkin · 06-11-2009, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Moli

I think of declawing the same way as docking tails, and pricking ears, its cruel, no need for it....

Totally agree, its wrong and so cruel.

I am also against those soft claw things that americans brought out. Think how uncomfortable it must be for the cats as there nails retract...ouch.

smokytopaz · 06-11-2009, 10:43 PM

Personally I cringe when I think of having my nails removed........leaving that soft flesh. I hate it when they break down below the quick!

I couldn't have it done to my two.

pcspik · 08-11-2009, 04:47 PM

My cats are indoors only, but if declawing was legal here, I would never do it. If someone's furniture is so precious to them then they should never get a cat.

My cats have scratched the sides and back of my leather 3 piece suite, but I would never put them through a drastic procedure because of that. I would rather save up and get a new one.

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