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Don't forget to be watchful and understanding of the declawed cat's behavior. Cats don't complain like dogs do, so we need to be sure to watch and listen to their actions. There are several signs that things have gone wrong: Infections/odor, limping, favoring the declawed paws, avoiding the litter box, excessive biting, and more. These signs will probably not show up in the first few days, but over the years, they definitely will.
Please make sure that the declawed cat's owner has the vet take x-rays each year to be sure that the bones have not started to become tent shaped. This causes even more pain and discomfort, not only to the paws, but the spine too.
I am so sorry that any vet, who took an oath to protect all animals, could even consider this monstrosity! Shame on them!!! The AVMA even condones it by saying that it is OK in some circumstances, most of which do NOT involve the cat's health and well-being.
There is a growing number of vets who refuse to declaw; some of which even perform repair surgery. The repair surgery obviously can't restore the cat to original form, but it helps to relieve some of the paw's deformities.
I could go on forever, but I guess I should step down from my soapbox now.
Please make sure that the declawed cat's owner has the vet take x-rays each year to be sure that the bones have not started to become tent shaped. This causes even more pain and discomfort, not only to the paws, but the spine too.
I am so sorry that any vet, who took an oath to protect all animals, could even consider this monstrosity! Shame on them!!! The AVMA even condones it by saying that it is OK in some circumstances, most of which do NOT involve the cat's health and well-being.
There is a growing number of vets who refuse to declaw; some of which even perform repair surgery. The repair surgery obviously can't restore the cat to original form, but it helps to relieve some of the paw's deformities.
I could go on forever, but I guess I should step down from my soapbox now.
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