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UNDERSTANDING DECLAWING
(ONYCHECTOMY)
The
cat claw is not the same type of nails that we, humans, have.
The cat claws arise from the last, the distal, phalanges of their paws.
Declawing is amputating the distal phalanges up to the joint, including
bones and all the tissues connected to the bones – ligaments and tendons, and
nerves.
The
recovery from this surgery is painful and lengthy. Moreover, it may involve
complications such as infections and hemorrhage. Some cats’ personalities change
because of suffering and shock associated with very painful recover period.
Others, deprived of their defense tool, become nervous and aggressive.
Using litter box is very uncomfortable
for declawed cats.
It might lead to
urinating and defecating outside the litter box.
Declawing does not provide any medical benefits to the cat and destroy the “catness”
of cats.
Declawing is illegal in many countries:
England,
Scotland, Wales, Italy, France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Norway, Sweden,
Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Ireland, Denmark, Finland, Slovenia, Portugal,
Belgium, Brazil, Australia, New Zealand, Yugoslavia, and Japan.
Declawing is not an acceptable action toward the beautiful, loving animal.
Scratching is cat's natural behavior. Introduce the scratching
post to your cat on the very first day. Encourage your cat to use scratching
post. Let your cat know you disapprove his using your furniture for scratching
and you like when he use a scratching post. You could spray it with cat nip or
attach some of cat's favorite toys to it. Trim your cat's nails tips.
HOW TO TRIM CATS NAILS
*Gently press the cat's toe pads to reveal sharp
claws in need of a trim.
*Cut the tip of the nail avoiding quick (pink
tissue).
If you accidentally clip into the quick,
touch a styptic pencil to the claw end or pat on styptic powder to help staunch
the bleeding.
If your cat refuses to allow you to clip his claws, get help from a professional
groomer. Your animal companion deserves a manicure just as you do
J
PLEASE DO NOT DECLAW!
THE RECOMMENDATIONS ABOVE ARE BASED ON MY OWN OPINION AND EXPERIENCE.
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