Declawing back feet of cats..?

Really cruel!!! Most vets won't even think about doing that (good Vets) Better yet why don't you find yourself a new bf, or at least have his knuckles taken off, and see how he gets along 1st??? Cover you furniture with a nice throw.

It is very cruel. Try a squirt bottle with water and a little vinegar. Squirt and yell a loud "NO" when she does it. The vinegar doesn't hurt. The bad smell and licking it off reinforce the lesson.

All my indoor cat's have their front claws declawed.I left the back that way if they were to get outside they would have some way to protect themselves.Go ahead and declaw their back paws
make sure u line their litterboxes with newspaper after the procedure.Without claws I would not allow the cats outside for long periods of time because they will not have good protection
against other animals. glad i could help

my 2 cats only have their front feet declawed, they don't seem to use their back claws on our furniture.

De-clawing cats is a cruel and unnecessary procedure. It's what people who are too lazy to train their cats resort to. Please don't torture this cat anymore.

I used to artwork at a vets workplace, so i've got seen this typical hand and had it defined to me via a vet. Its painful. look at your guy or woman palms. think of reducing off the best of your finger on the middle joint. that's what cats bypass via. The cat at a 300 and sixty 5 days and 0.5 will prolly do suitable in the event that they stay at a vets workplace for an afternoon or 2, because of the fact the bandages will could desire to get replaced. Its similiar to getting the front one carried out even with the undeniable fact that, so the soreness would be similiar too. some vets do it in yet in any different case, yet on the workplace I labored at, they could sedate the cat, cut back the feet somewhat, dig the nail out and the suture the toe the place the nail got here from. i'm against declawing cats, yet i will see why human beings think of they 'choose' to have it carried out. purely please make specific she would not ever get out, her enamel and claws are her purely protection.

DON'T DECLAW!!

I know it is apparently very common in the USA... but almost everywhere else, it is considered cruel and akin to animal torture. No one does it in the UK, where I live now. In fact, it is illegal in several European countries.

For a human analogy, it is almost like cutting off your fingers. Yes... claws are comparable to fingers, not nails!

Cats can be trained. By some books about owning cats, and they usually have some good techniques that you can use to teach your cat not to scratch furniture.

I own a cat and he responds well to human emotions... he got a few stern looks and angry shouts when he was younger, and he never scratched any furniture from then onwards. But then and again, all cats are different, so you might need to employ some special training techniques. Yet again, DON'T DECLAW!

Oh yes, and buy a scratching post!

I wouldnt declaw their back claws, my grandpa breeds cats. First of all if it is an older cat it will get "depressed" he wont live as long, and what if he gets outside.

never declaw cats one the claws are a tool for hunting and defense and two cats can be trained not to scratch or sharpen their claws. But if you do clip the claws leave the hind claws alone its just humane.

I was a vet tech for several years.
Any veterinarian or anyone who has worked for one will tell you that having a cat declawed is EXTREMELY painful. If they tell you that its not...well, they are LYING and only want your money.

Do you want to go have the tips of your fingers amputated all the way to the first joint? Of course not. BUT it is the same thing!
Thats how far they cut back on the foot. Otherwise the claw would grow back.

I like the vinegar and water spray bottle idea.
Please try that first!!!

yes. my aunt has. just get it done, but let your cat be easy on its feet for awhile cus they will be alittle soar.

,Yes, but don't. A cat needs his rear claws. I he ever gets out it is his only defense and will effect his ability to climb. You can trim his rear claws with regular nail clippers and nail file. You can also teach him not to jump on the couch or get a new boy friend since it sounds like he doesn't like you cat

I am personally apposed to declawing of any kind. Would you want someone to cut off 1/3 of your finger or toe because your nails were to long? Declawing involves amputating the first digit of each toe. I, and my other people, think it is inhumane. Many veterinarian's will not even do declaws and some city's have deemed it illegal.

Scratching posts are cheap--cheaper than sofas. Best of luck.

Don't let her on the furniture. Don't let her in the same room as the leather furniture if you're not there to supervise her. WHatever you do, don't mutilate the cat any further. Why did you buy something so inappropriate, and why are you with someone who values furniture more than your cat?

When I was shadowing my vet I asked him the same question when he was declawing a kitten. He told me that he personally doesn't do it because it is too painful for the cat. He believes that it isn't humane and isn't necessary. Talk to your vet and see what he/she recommends doing.

Never ever declaw a cat unles you never want him/her to go outside. They are defenseless without them. try trimming her claws a little. Don't forget to brush their teeth either

I have one cat has front and back declawed and it is the most awful thing to have done. My poor cat can't scratch if she itches and is constantly having someone scratch her. Also, she hates the litter box because I believe the litter hurts her feet.

I have another cat and he isn't declawed and doesn't scratch anything. I have kept his nails cut pretty short since I got him when he was 5 weeks old.

If you cat already has the front claws gone, I just suggest trimming her nails. It only cost like $4.00 for a clipper and trimming about every week and a half and there shouldn't be a problem. Also there is a spray at walmart and probably petsmart called NO! It contains pepper which dogs and cats hate and keeps them away from whatever you spray it on. It doesn't have a smell and we use it for our Christmas tree and come of our artificial plants to keeps the cats out. Hope this helps.

I like to shave my "cat" if you know what I mean...

I have but you need to do it when they are kittens. If you do it to an older cat, you shorten their life.

Our cat we just recently adopted is declawed in all 4 (He was this way when we adopted him) He seems to be fine with it.. Our other cat is front only and both seem to be well adjusted to life without claws.

I do not know of anyone having their cats back feet declawed. I personally would not have a cat of mine declawed, as it is an extremely cruel procedure. I do not have any furnishings in a pet accessible area that I would value more than I value a living creature, but that is just my opinion.

Do you realize that the declawing actually means that a portion of the actual tip of the cats toe is removed, not just the claw itself. Declawing takes away one of the cats most usable defences. If your cat does go outside, his/her claws can be the only defense against other animals or predators.

You should look into purchasing some cat scratching posts and other toys so that she has other things to occupy her time and keep her entertained.

You can check with your vet or the pet store for suggestions. Cats will mark their territory, especially large pieces of furniture, but there are protective products you can use.

My cats have always responded well to a spray bottle of plain water. When I have begun training them and they scratch or dig somewhere they shouldn't I just spray a bit of water on them, which they do not like; and the habit will be gradually broken. I seldom have to even really spray the water any longer, I just have to say spray bottle, and the unwanted activity will stop.

Cats are very intelligent, and although they like to nap a lot; they are very energetic and full of curiosity and need lots of exercise and entertainment to lead healthy lives.
Best of luck to you and your housemates. Have a good day.