Do declawed cats get along with other?

Yes, you can bring clawed cats into a house with declawed cats. But read as much as you can before. When it comes down to it, cats without claws can still bite. Even if both cats are declawed they can still hurt each other.

Do declawed cats have behavioral problems?

Declawing can cause worse behavior problems like not using the litter box and biting. These new behaviors can easily lead to abandonment and death.

Should you declaw an aggressive cat?

This is frequently an issue of teaching the kitten or cat to play appropriately with people. (Now, if your cat is aggressive or attacking people, this is a behavioral/medical issue, and your cat should be examined by a veterinarian. Declawing will NOT help the situation and may make it worse!)

Can a declawed cat live a happy life?

My cat is declawed and lived a long, normal healthy life. And it is true, some cats seem to recover, adapt and live what we perceive to be a ‘normal’ life. But because your cat has survived this painful, dangerous and inhumane surgery, does not mean it was worth the risk. The reality is many cats are not so lucky.

Is it safe to have a declawed cat with a clawed cat?

In infected or carrier cats, the bacteria can be found on the claws, posing a risk of infecting humans. Declaw is not an acceptable method of preventing transmission of Cat Scratch Fever, nor does the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommend it to prevent the transmission of Cat Scratch Fever.

Are there medical reasons to declaw a cat?

A: There are a couple of good reasons. Medically, sometimes you have to remove a claw if the claw is damaged beyond repair or if it has a tumor. Sometimes it’s also trauma to the owners.

Why do people declaw their cats?

Similarly, if a cat is constantly getting in fights with other cats in the house or scratching people, declawing is seen as a fast solution, rather than correcting the behavior through training. On some occasions, cat owners have medical reasons of their own that prompt de-clawing.

Are there alternatives to declawing a kitten?

Kittens, on the other hand, are more malleable than adult cats and more able to adjust to a major change like declawing.” One surgical alternative to traditional declawing is a tendonectomy, during which the veterinarian severs the tendons that allow a cat to extend her claws.

Are there any long-term side effects of declawing a cat?

In some cases, the procedure is known to have negative long-term side effects. While most pet owners don’t take the decision to declaw their cats lightly, they should do some deep research into these side effects before making this irreversible decision.

Why does my cat have back pain after being declawed?

Back pain may be caused by lameness, as a changed gait means Fluffy is not carrying her weight like she should. “I’ve mostly seen this in heavier cats after they’ve been declawed. It changes their posture and the way they walk,” Englar describes.