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Negatives of Declawing Cats

A “quick-fix” for pet-owners to take their cats to get declawed versus the obvious methods
Sounds like a harmless procedure, like trimming nails, but it actually involves removing the bones at the tip of their toes, leaving long term problems emotionally and physically.

Cats feel defenseless without their nails naturally, and can become severely depressed as a result of losing them

Pain that persists beyond the expected healing time is detrimental to the well-being of the animal.

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Environmental Manipulation:

When it comes to scratching objects, items can in fact be recommended or implemented when replacing objects that you do not want destroyed.

Behavior Modification:

1. Given most controversy, scientifically cats can be trained mentally.

2. Rewarding good behavior with treats when they are scratching in an appropriate zone.

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SAVE A CAT’S LIFE!

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/declawing-cats-far-worse-manicure

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References:

Yeon, S. C., Flanders, J. A., Scarlett, J. M., Ayers, S., & Houpt, K. A. (2001). Attitudes of owners regarding tendonectomy and onychectomy in cats. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 218(1), 43–47. doi: 10.2460/javma.2001.218.43

Cloutier, S., Newberry, R. C., Cambridge, A. J., & Tobias, K. M. (2005). Behavioural signs of postoperative pain in cats following onychectomy or tenectomy surgery. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 92(4), 325–335. doi: 10.1016/j.applanim.2004.11.009

Martell-Moran, N. K., Solano, M., & Townsend, H. G. (2017). Pain and adverse behavior in declawed cats. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 20(4), 280–288. doi: 10.1177/1098612x17705044

Atwood-Harvey, D. (2005). Death or Declaw: Dealing with Moral Ambiguity in a Veterinary Hospital. Society & Animals, 13(4), 315–342. doi: 10.1163/156853005774653627

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