My cat, Charlie, was declawed because he plays so rough. After getting declawed, he still acted normal and happy. We had to give him a different kind of kitty litter, as recommended by the vet, because the regular kitty litter will get stuck in between his paws which is what causes the discomfort. But when he healed up, he went back to normal. I say, that it's fine to get declawed if they are an indoor cat to a responsible owner who will take the good care of him while he heals. :)
I am completely pro-declaw. I have had two of my cats declawed and they have both been two of the best cats I have ever had. There were absolutely no complication for them post-surgery and both fully recovered within 24 hours.
Find a good veterinarian who will do the laser procedure and to have your cats declawed before they hit the 1 year mark. Kittens bounce back fairly quickly and rarely face the complications shown in this video.
Adult cats will. DO NOT DECLAW YOUR CATS AS ADULTS!!!
OMG would Never do this even as a 8 year old child i KNEW this was soooo wrong would u like stuff removed from u. Do on to others as u would like them to do to u
arguments for and against this sort of thing are futile. It's like believing in ghosts, people who don't believe will never be convinced. Has anyone ever asked a cat if it's the right thing to do?? of course not because as human beings we are selfish, we want cute and cuddly animals, but we don't want the mess or the damage that can go with it. Taking away an animals natural defence is BUNK! Claws are god given...for a reason. Maybe I sound like a hippy, but who the fuck r we to take them away?
My cat was declawed because he was an extremely feisty and mean cat. He's now very mellow and normal. I love my cat so much. After watching this I will not declaw the future cats I will own instead I'll take them to a pet groomer to get their claws trimmed :)
I'm wondering how many people who says it's ok to declaw the cats live in USA? How come people being so ignorant and in denial? No, it is not ok to declaw the cats. Cat claws are not the same as your nails for gods sake! Get the fact right AND PLEASE educate yourself! This practice is illegal in at least 30 countries and all the vets who perform this kind of procedure should get their license revoked. I live in Australia and it's illegal here for GOOD REASONS. A barbaric act indeed. Please STOP
All of you pro declawing people obviously know nothing. I've volunteered in an animal shelter for years that is completely against declawing. However, they've rescued declawed cats and had some dumped by their owners. I can tell you that 9/10 declawed cats behave much differently than cats who were rightly allowed to keep their claws. Most of the declawed ones are biters. You don't believe this fact, go volunteer in a shelter instead of lying to make yourselves feel better about it!! Cruelty.
My two cats were declawed. One was fine and perfectly happy. The other. My poor cat. She is 'double pawed', so she has an extra toe. We got her declawed and now she is crippled in one of her paws, limping constantly. My other cat passed away, sadly. R.I.P, Baby.
i am literaly crying right now :( please dont call me a bad cat owner PLEASE I DIDNT KNOW :( but i had my cat declawed bc her and my friends cat would fight ( she was alsso declawed) and she would hurt her so we thought it would be good to declaw her... well i just thought they took the claw out.... now i feel like absoulte shit :( im never having another cat declawed EVER again i feel like susch a jerk for doing this... :'(
The US is way ahead of Europe, we have choice. A stray cat came to me on Halloween night, she is black. She came shooting through our door past the trick or treaters. She has already scratched my french bulldog's eye which resulted in a vet visit/meds/charges. I have taken her to the vet & got her spayed, shots/tests & wormed. She has ringworm on her foot which will take two weeks to heal and is infectious to everyone. Next she will be declawed for our safety and our grand kids and dog's safety
I am a vet tech and their are pros and cons to DE-clawing. It is EXTREMELY rare for cats to experience problems after healing is complete. EXTREMELY rare. There are also risks for people who get their nails done. Bacterial infections. There are risks for all the piercings people get too... What is important, is that if having a cat being de-clawed prevents a cat from ending up at a shelter, in a cage its whole life... Why not?
Cut off fingers of idiotic vet and idiotic owner and then make them for a cat-food!! PEOPLE CHOOSE ---> FURNITURE OR CAT.....KIDS OR CAT....COUCH OR CAT!!! AND LEAVE AMAZING, BEAUTIFUL ANIMAL LIKE CATS ALONE!!! Buy some big spider or snake, OKAY??? CAT IS NOT OBJECT! MAYBE ASK CAT WHAT HE WANTS? ? This surgery dosn't save life of cat! It's treatment cat like an object...I am zoologist and I hate that so stupid people like that vets and owners
i want to know what are the effects of it. i just got my cat declawed today but only the front nails since he can at least use the back for the litter. but i want to know whats going to happen to him what are the precautions in not getting it infected and will his personality change . i feel bad on doing it but he scratched alot and messed up alot of my furniture.. but idk it was my moms choice i dont know what to do
@crazyankee4life123 He will be fine, and no different personality wise as long as you take the time to help him with the recovery and provide him with a soft litter that is clean until they heal.
In the U.S. we have a major pet population problem. so many cats would get killed if that is liscense and does it properly there's no problem with it.
What about aggressive cats that are unsafe to handle, or what about households with small children or seniors with fragile skin? Granted, I believe that cats should only be declawed if other options have been unsuccessful (nail trimming, Softpaws, possibly behavior modification, ect). However, if a cat is declawed properly with the correct tools (laser, not a Resco or a scalpel), complications are fewer. Also, cats declawed at the proper age are far less likely to have chronic pain.
Not only can it cause physical problems for a cat and if it didn't, good for you. But it doesn't take away that you let your 'beloved' pet go through cosmetic surgery just so it's more convenient for your lazy lifestyle. ANY surgery is stressful and painful for an animal (don't counter with spaying, that's actually benificial for the cat's health and prevents unwanted litters.)
I'm glad declawing is strictly banned where I live.
The majority of people are so quick to judge. There are plenty of cases where it is absolutely necessary. Our previous cat had a problem of scratching with enjoyment, we gave it two years and our only other option was to give him away or set him free, which we didn't want (we loved him)
I think you're basing negatives on a very wide scale indeed. Most declawed cats won't experience what you've listed in the video. It's sorta like saying you might hallucinate if you take cough medicine.
@Scullnblades my cat shredded 2 couches, one patch of carpet and ripped open my guest bed room mattress as a kitten.
i got her many scratching posts and invested in a water bottle and double sided tape, it took 14 monthes but trained my cat to use her scratching posts only.
i never considered my furnatiure more important then maiming a living being whom i love very much.
even if it decawing wasn't illegal in my country, i'd never consider it. there is no excuse.
@Scullnblades If your cat was so loved, you would have done everything possible to keep him intact. There are alternatives to declawing, such as Softpaws, or, HEAVEN FORBID - YOU ACTUALLY TRIM THEIR NAILS AND KEEP THEM TRIMMED. People like you are incredibly exhausting because it's like beating your head against a brick wall trying to communicate facts.
Thank you for posting this. I was doing a co-op class at a vets office and witnessed a declawing and it was horribe. I wish they made cat owners watch videos on the procedure before having it done, so they know the pain they cause their cats
de clawing a cat is just plain wrong, oh but its a house cat.......keeping your cat inside its whole life is wrong. Say what ever shit you want...but your wrong.
@TomSouthLondon Why is keeping your cat inside just wrong? Our last cat was always outside and ended up with cancer on her nose because it was pink, so by keeping your cat inside you can protect it from multiple different problems. Vets actually encourage people to only have house cats. And why is declawing so bad in your eyes? It doesn't harm the cat or alter their life style at all.
First of all - the video on this site is wrong. It is not removal of the 3rd bone of a cats paw - it is the removal of the 4th. There is no equivalent digit on the human hand. This 4th digit on a cat is not needed to support the cats weight and the claw is not needed for balance or to walk but is only extended during climing and when catching prey or playing. I should know my wife is a vet. Please folks stick with the facts not emotional BS.
@PullenJoe Sorry, your statement is incorrect. Cats have three phalanges, just like humans. Unlike humans, the cat's nail grows from deep within the third phalanx. The cat normally puts weight on the joint between the second and third phalanx (DIP joint), which is protected by the pad. To remove the nail, all or most of the third phalanx must be removed. Ask your wife. Or look it up yourself.
@PullenJoe ha ha ha. What kind of "vet" is your wife? A World War II vet? Regardless, I hope she doesn't find out just how ignorant you are about declawing. My advice, spend 30 seconds or so doing a google search before you post a comment so you won't end up making a total fool of yourself.
Humans are what should be known as WILD animals.If a bear were in the wild they would eat berries,and if they saw an human,they would try to PROTECT them selves and SCARE the hunter. But, if the hunter saw a bear in the wild and had a gun, they would kill the bear, right? But the truth is, the bear is scared of us because they know that we will kill him.If an animal's enemy came, the could run. But if a hunter came, they have a chance of dying. We are monsters. Its true.post this on other videos
*cry* if this is wut some cats go through with declawing......i mean look the veins (or wut ever those are) they are cut and imagine if the bleeding never stopped.....if i was a cat i would learn how to talk and tell my owner not to declaw me....and save others....
@SundaeTheKitten There are scientific studies published in peer-reviewed veterinary journals that report behavioral changes in declawed cats. Of course, not all declawed cats will necessarily exhibit these. If you want the specific citations, go to the FAQs page of the Paw Project website (pawproject-dot-org).
I just hate all this dis information from the pro claw folks. Look if you are OK with keeping claws on your cat great - but stop spreading wrong information in an effort to ban a procedure that has many benefits. I have had cats all my life - all declawed all of course indoor cats. The only time there are problems are if you have a vet that doesn't do the procedure properly and you fail in the after care. Cats personalities do NOT change due to a declaw - this is total bunk!
@PullenJoe There are numerous scientific studies published in peer-reviewed veterinary journals that report physical problems and behavioral changes in declawed cats. Of course, not all declawed cats will necessarily exhibit these. If you want the specific citations, go to the FAQs page of the Paw Project website (pawproject-dot-org).
@ThePawProject, does the study also mention about the behavior of its owner towards the cat? the should be the biggest issue. if someone has his cat declaw and starts treating his cat bad because of the loss of his primary defence, OF COURSE the cats behavior will change. but an indoor cat does not need any defence at all! nobody is going to hurt the cat!
@PullenJoe I totally disagree. I have seen more cats get infections and behavioural problems from being declawed then spayed. Most cat owners have their cats declawed at the same time as being altered, so why is it that the spay/neuter goes fine but not the declaw? This is an unfriendly surgery, it is painfull and to me, not worth it. Try soft paws first, a scratching post, or other keeping cat's claws cut short. You wouldn't want to live without your fingers, why does your cat have to?
@PullenJoe Haha. Right. Behavioral problems for sure, its a painful procedure and walking on anything not soft, especially in the litterbox causes pain, especially at first, they associate pain with the litterbox and dont use it anymore. Why dont I cut off the end of your fingers and see how you like it!
@PullenJoe I am a vet student- and as such I don't know much as a vet, but I can tell you: declawing is the most cruel and horrible surgery I have ever seen. If you take away your poor cats' last falanges, cut yours too. Would you do that?
@PullenJoe Youre right. I have five cats. All declawed. Their personalities are fine, and litter box trained. I'm tired of leftist ASPCA boogers finding leftist boogery material to tell us all we are animal abusers. You wanna get cat scratch fever? Cool. Not some of us though. Some of us want to keep our fuckin furniture nice. PS Paw Project; your houses must smell like cat piss.
@dndlocke There are scientific studies published in peer-reviewed veterinary journals that report behavioral changes in declawed cats. Of course, not all declawed cats will necessarily exhibit these. If you want the specific citations, go to the FAQs page of the Paw Project website (pawproject-dot-org).
@dndlocke There are numerous scientific studies published in peer-reviewed veterinary journals that report physical problems and behavioral changes in declawed cats. Of course, not all declawed cats will necessarily exhibit these. If you want the specific citations, go to the FAQs page of the Paw Project website (pawproject-dot-org).
@ThePawProject There are numerous scientific studies published in peer-reviewed veterinary journals that report physical problems and behavioral changes in declawed cats. Of course, not all declawed cats will necessarily exhibit these. If you want the specific citations, go to the FAQs page of the Paw Project website (pawproject-dot-org).
16 years ago, our vet didn't tell us that declawing was actually 10 extremely painful amputations. We only learned this shocking info when we picked up our cat from the vet's after surgery! When I see someone who's declawed their cat, I ask if the vet disclosed this info; usually the answer is "No!" Vet association policy says vets are supposed to disclose this info & council about declawing alternatives in the USA & Canada. Our cat ended up with spine, weight & litter box problems.
@twocentsCanada You poor thing. I bet you feel guilty about it as well. It's horrid when you haven't been given the proper advice. At least you are a loving owner who treats their pets as well as you possibly can. x x
@MsMoniker We were horrified at what we'd done. Everyone who says their cat is "fine" doesn't know that for sure. The Little Big Cat website by Dr. Jean Hofve has x-rays of cats paws comparing declawed & intact paws. Deformity occurs over time, not immediatly; "Declawing changes the way the cat’s paws function, and this creates stress on the joints of the paw, wrist, elbow, shoulder, and spine. The cat’s gait changes, as weight is shifted backward from the toes to the large rear pad of the paw."
Excellent video, thanks for getting the truth out. When we had the paws x-rayed of the de-clawed cat we pulled from a high kill shelter (declawing didn't keep him in his 1st home) the vet said there was inflammation & arthritis around his joints & finger stubs. He can't use his box & pees on the counter & couch instead. The vet also said that de-clawed cats can be so traumatized after surgery, & in so much pain when they use their newly amputated fingers, they are scared of the box forever.
Thank you for another important video, in half a minute you have explained fully why declawing should never be considered. It should be banned all over America and Canada, bringing those two countries in line with the 38 other countries who have realised how inhumane it is and have banned it.
@auntykill thats funny.... all 4 of my babies are declawed. all rescued, but all are loving, devoted felines that even sleep with me. not one of them bites. they all join at the front door when i arrive home from work. of the four, two were already declawed. the other two were declawed by my personal vet. stop the negative propaganda
@sossity57NOW There are numerous scientific studies published in peer-reviewed veterinary journals that report physical problems and behavioral changes in declawed cats. Of course, not all declawed cats will necessarily exhibit these. If you want the specific citations, go to the FAQs page of the Paw Project website (pawproject-dot-org).
@auntykill In our area most vets will not perform a declaw unless there is some proff that it is in the cat's best interest, which is a short list. To me, there is only one reason a cat should be declawed, and that is when the only other alternative is death. Declawing a kitten before it even has a chance is not right. Choose soft paws, or teach your cat to use a scratching post. Not all cats will develope issues, but why would you take the chance? Solve one problem to cause another?
Another very educational video giving true facts about declawing cats.
Thank you Paw Project for all you are doing to inform people that declawing is inhumane, can cause many problems and often does.
I am a retired vet nurse in the UK and even before declawing was banned here our vets would never do it. It is so very easy to teach a cat to use a scratching post and to have a happy healthy pet instead of a disabled pet.
declaw? why not just get the scissors and chop the sharp pointy end off like for us humans.
cosmicalian 1 month ago
My cat, Charlie, was declawed because he plays so rough. After getting declawed, he still acted normal and happy. We had to give him a different kind of kitty litter, as recommended by the vet, because the regular kitty litter will get stuck in between his paws which is what causes the discomfort. But when he healed up, he went back to normal. I say, that it's fine to get declawed if they are an indoor cat to a responsible owner who will take the good care of him while he heals. :)
MissB2TheLynn 1 month ago
veramente terribile
yokoipp 1 month ago
ARRETTEZ DE FAIRE DU MAL §
berryllll 1 month ago
I am completely pro-declaw. I have had two of my cats declawed and they have both been two of the best cats I have ever had. There were absolutely no complication for them post-surgery and both fully recovered within 24 hours.
Find a good veterinarian who will do the laser procedure and to have your cats declawed before they hit the 1 year mark. Kittens bounce back fairly quickly and rarely face the complications shown in this video.
Adult cats will. DO NOT DECLAW YOUR CATS AS ADULTS!!!
HaunaMyKiki 1 month ago
my cat play bites anyway if i did this to him he would never forgive me :(
TiaRae101 1 month ago
OMG would Never do this even as a 8 year old child i KNEW this was soooo wrong would u like stuff removed from u. Do on to others as u would like them to do to u
yadiras69 1 month ago
This is Horrible, why would you even consider it...i love cats claws, they remind me of Wolverine...they just soooo awesome..
taqiDamini 1 month ago
arguments for and against this sort of thing are futile. It's like believing in ghosts, people who don't believe will never be convinced. Has anyone ever asked a cat if it's the right thing to do?? of course not because as human beings we are selfish, we want cute and cuddly animals, but we don't want the mess or the damage that can go with it. Taking away an animals natural defence is BUNK! Claws are god given...for a reason. Maybe I sound like a hippy, but who the fuck r we to take them away?
DaisyBerwick 2 months ago
My cat was declawed because he was an extremely feisty and mean cat. He's now very mellow and normal. I love my cat so much. After watching this I will not declaw the future cats I will own instead I'll take them to a pet groomer to get their claws trimmed :)
yjenn76 2 months ago
I'm wondering how many people who says it's ok to declaw the cats live in USA? How come people being so ignorant and in denial? No, it is not ok to declaw the cats. Cat claws are not the same as your nails for gods sake! Get the fact right AND PLEASE educate yourself! This practice is illegal in at least 30 countries and all the vets who perform this kind of procedure should get their license revoked. I live in Australia and it's illegal here for GOOD REASONS. A barbaric act indeed. Please STOP
MDCSYD 2 months ago
All of you pro declawing people obviously know nothing. I've volunteered in an animal shelter for years that is completely against declawing. However, they've rescued declawed cats and had some dumped by their owners. I can tell you that 9/10 declawed cats behave much differently than cats who were rightly allowed to keep their claws. Most of the declawed ones are biters. You don't believe this fact, go volunteer in a shelter instead of lying to make yourselves feel better about it!! Cruelty.
October32192 2 months ago
My two cats were declawed. One was fine and perfectly happy. The other. My poor cat. She is 'double pawed', so she has an extra toe. We got her declawed and now she is crippled in one of her paws, limping constantly. My other cat passed away, sadly. R.I.P, Baby.
RaynnxTwistedSmiles 2 months ago
Im not for declawing nor against it, but stop comparing them to humans ! they are not humans !
Coolkid25924 2 months ago
man, that poor white cat, you cud actually feel his/her pain.....-,
taqiDamini 3 months ago
i am literaly crying right now :( please dont call me a bad cat owner PLEASE I DIDNT KNOW :( but i had my cat declawed bc her and my friends cat would fight ( she was alsso declawed) and she would hurt her so we thought it would be good to declaw her... well i just thought they took the claw out.... now i feel like absoulte shit :( im never having another cat declawed EVER again i feel like susch a jerk for doing this... :'(
18fuzzball 3 months ago
This is too disturbing to even watch.
I know cats can live for 15-20 years, and it's not humane to put an animal through over a decade of misery and pain.
HopesCharm 3 months ago
DE-CLAWING IS INHUMAN, HOW ABOUT YOU GO TO THE DOC TO GET YOUR FINGERS REMOVED
vikvik16 3 months ago
The US is way ahead of Europe, we have choice. A stray cat came to me on Halloween night, she is black. She came shooting through our door past the trick or treaters. She has already scratched my french bulldog's eye which resulted in a vet visit/meds/charges. I have taken her to the vet & got her spayed, shots/tests & wormed. She has ringworm on her foot which will take two weeks to heal and is infectious to everyone. Next she will be declawed for our safety and our grand kids and dog's safety
dreamthunder 3 months ago
THANK GOD I LOOKED THIS UP!!! D:
ClothDolly 3 months ago
@ClothDolly thanks for changing your disicion
doglovervt99 3 months ago
@ClothDolly thanks for changing your mind
doglovervt99 3 months ago
I am a vet tech and their are pros and cons to DE-clawing. It is EXTREMELY rare for cats to experience problems after healing is complete. EXTREMELY rare. There are also risks for people who get their nails done. Bacterial infections. There are risks for all the piercings people get too... What is important, is that if having a cat being de-clawed prevents a cat from ending up at a shelter, in a cage its whole life... Why not?
Guitarluv11 4 months ago
@Guitarluv11 how does declawing prevent a cat from being in a cage?
intoTaboo 3 months ago
Cut off fingers of idiotic vet and idiotic owner and then make them for a cat-food!! PEOPLE CHOOSE ---> FURNITURE OR CAT.....KIDS OR CAT....COUCH OR CAT!!! AND LEAVE AMAZING, BEAUTIFUL ANIMAL LIKE CATS ALONE!!! Buy some big spider or snake, OKAY??? CAT IS NOT OBJECT! MAYBE ASK CAT WHAT HE WANTS? ? This surgery dosn't save life of cat! It's treatment cat like an object...I am zoologist and I hate that so stupid people like that vets and owners
majkongg 4 months ago
@majkongg well said! I'm writing a blog on animals and one of my upcoming posts is about declawing. the more i learn the more i feel like crying
intoTaboo 3 months ago
ABUSE ABUSE ABUSE ABUSE!
daleyander2468 4 months ago
Please check out these websites: littlebigcat [DOT] com/declawing/physical-consequences-of-declawing or pawproject [DOT] org/faqs
ThePawProject 4 months ago
@ThePawProject You can post actual web links in your video description, if you want. : )
Great educational video! Thank you for making it.
ACCCGStThomas 3 months ago
i want to know what are the effects of it. i just got my cat declawed today but only the front nails since he can at least use the back for the litter. but i want to know whats going to happen to him what are the precautions in not getting it infected and will his personality change . i feel bad on doing it but he scratched alot and messed up alot of my furniture.. but idk it was my moms choice i dont know what to do
crazyankee4life123 4 months ago
@crazyankee4life123 He will be fine, and no different personality wise as long as you take the time to help him with the recovery and provide him with a soft litter that is clean until they heal.
Guitarluv11 4 months ago
In the U.S. we have a major pet population problem. so many cats would get killed if that is liscense and does it properly there's no problem with it.
jnyfried 4 months ago
@jnyfried Huh?
ThePawProject 4 months ago
yea...i mean atleast the cat has somewhere to live in food to eat....some cats dont even have that...i gotta get mine declawed or he will be homeless
dicksonaaron 4 months ago
I always laugh when cats are freshly declawed and limp around like idiots. That is what you get for scratching my couch!
spirojus 4 months ago
What about aggressive cats that are unsafe to handle, or what about households with small children or seniors with fragile skin? Granted, I believe that cats should only be declawed if other options have been unsuccessful (nail trimming, Softpaws, possibly behavior modification, ect). However, if a cat is declawed properly with the correct tools (laser, not a Resco or a scalpel), complications are fewer. Also, cats declawed at the proper age are far less likely to have chronic pain.
whitneyrenee8396 5 months ago 2
Not only can it cause physical problems for a cat and if it didn't, good for you. But it doesn't take away that you let your 'beloved' pet go through cosmetic surgery just so it's more convenient for your lazy lifestyle. ANY surgery is stressful and painful for an animal (don't counter with spaying, that's actually benificial for the cat's health and prevents unwanted litters.)
I'm glad declawing is strictly banned where I live.
Goikuchan 6 months ago
The majority of people are so quick to judge. There are plenty of cases where it is absolutely necessary. Our previous cat had a problem of scratching with enjoyment, we gave it two years and our only other option was to give him away or set him free, which we didn't want (we loved him)
I think you're basing negatives on a very wide scale indeed. Most declawed cats won't experience what you've listed in the video. It's sorta like saying you might hallucinate if you take cough medicine.
Scullnblades 7 months ago
@Scullnblades my cat shredded 2 couches, one patch of carpet and ripped open my guest bed room mattress as a kitten.
i got her many scratching posts and invested in a water bottle and double sided tape, it took 14 monthes but trained my cat to use her scratching posts only.
i never considered my furnatiure more important then maiming a living being whom i love very much.
even if it decawing wasn't illegal in my country, i'd never consider it. there is no excuse.
uching 7 months ago 3
@kuching
If someone was to rob your home, you wouldn't like it, so yes, your furniture is important.
bfnfamily 6 months ago
@uching Good for you. I know even know you, but you make me proud. You are a good citizen and cat owner!
whitecottage4322 6 months ago
@Scullnblades If your cat was so loved, you would have done everything possible to keep him intact. There are alternatives to declawing, such as Softpaws, or, HEAVEN FORBID - YOU ACTUALLY TRIM THEIR NAILS AND KEEP THEM TRIMMED. People like you are incredibly exhausting because it's like beating your head against a brick wall trying to communicate facts.
crzylbrlchick 6 months ago
JUST MAKE IT LESS SHARP GOD!
ItzKiddyGames 7 months ago
IF YOU DONT LIKE THERE CLAWS TRAIN THEM GEZZ
ItzKiddyGames 7 months ago
Thank you for posting this. I was doing a co-op class at a vets office and witnessed a declawing and it was horribe. I wish they made cat owners watch videos on the procedure before having it done, so they know the pain they cause their cats
PackLeaderAlee 8 months ago
This is bias information. My declawed cats would be offended to hear that they were called "biters" and "avoiders of the litterbox."
MommyofShadeandKacen 9 months ago 2
My cats we declawed nothing changed a few days of crazy ness one pissing on her self they went on fighting and wrestling again
12HELLIAN 9 months ago
to those who declaw your cats - why?!
catcatvoon 10 months ago
de clawing a cat is just plain wrong, oh but its a house cat.......keeping your cat inside its whole life is wrong. Say what ever shit you want...but your wrong.
TomSouthLondon 10 months ago
@TomSouthLondon Why is keeping your cat inside just wrong? Our last cat was always outside and ended up with cancer on her nose because it was pink, so by keeping your cat inside you can protect it from multiple different problems. Vets actually encourage people to only have house cats. And why is declawing so bad in your eyes? It doesn't harm the cat or alter their life style at all.
Justkate13 10 months ago
First of all - the video on this site is wrong. It is not removal of the 3rd bone of a cats paw - it is the removal of the 4th. There is no equivalent digit on the human hand. This 4th digit on a cat is not needed to support the cats weight and the claw is not needed for balance or to walk but is only extended during climing and when catching prey or playing. I should know my wife is a vet. Please folks stick with the facts not emotional BS.
PullenJoe 10 months ago
@PullenJoe Sorry, your statement is incorrect. Cats have three phalanges, just like humans. Unlike humans, the cat's nail grows from deep within the third phalanx. The cat normally puts weight on the joint between the second and third phalanx (DIP joint), which is protected by the pad. To remove the nail, all or most of the third phalanx must be removed. Ask your wife. Or look it up yourself.
ThePawProject 10 months ago 3
@PullenJoe ha ha ha. What kind of "vet" is your wife? A World War II vet? Regardless, I hope she doesn't find out just how ignorant you are about declawing. My advice, spend 30 seconds or so doing a google search before you post a comment so you won't end up making a total fool of yourself.
WTFintheUSA 10 months ago 2
Humans are what should be known as WILD animals.If a bear were in the wild they would eat berries,and if they saw an human,they would try to PROTECT them selves and SCARE the hunter. But, if the hunter saw a bear in the wild and had a gun, they would kill the bear, right? But the truth is, the bear is scared of us because they know that we will kill him.If an animal's enemy came, the could run. But if a hunter came, they have a chance of dying. We are monsters. Its true.post this on other videos
24skylight 10 months ago
*cry* if this is wut some cats go through with declawing......i mean look the veins (or wut ever those are) they are cut and imagine if the bleeding never stopped.....if i was a cat i would learn how to talk and tell my owner not to declaw me....and save others....
maskedcat12345 11 months ago
This is not true. Both my cats are declawed and they're fine.
SundaeTheKitten 11 months ago
@SundaeTheKitten There are scientific studies published in peer-reviewed veterinary journals that report behavioral changes in declawed cats. Of course, not all declawed cats will necessarily exhibit these. If you want the specific citations, go to the FAQs page of the Paw Project website (pawproject-dot-org).
ThePawProject 10 months ago 2
I just hate all this dis information from the pro claw folks. Look if you are OK with keeping claws on your cat great - but stop spreading wrong information in an effort to ban a procedure that has many benefits. I have had cats all my life - all declawed all of course indoor cats. The only time there are problems are if you have a vet that doesn't do the procedure properly and you fail in the after care. Cats personalities do NOT change due to a declaw - this is total bunk!
PullenJoe 11 months ago
@PullenJoe There are numerous scientific studies published in peer-reviewed veterinary journals that report physical problems and behavioral changes in declawed cats. Of course, not all declawed cats will necessarily exhibit these. If you want the specific citations, go to the FAQs page of the Paw Project website (pawproject-dot-org).
ThePawProject 10 months ago 26
@ThePawProject, does the study also mention about the behavior of its owner towards the cat? the should be the biggest issue. if someone has his cat declaw and starts treating his cat bad because of the loss of his primary defence, OF COURSE the cats behavior will change. but an indoor cat does not need any defence at all! nobody is going to hurt the cat!
Nudelsalatbomber 9 months ago
@ThePawProject
Most cats are fine after it. They are fine.
bfnfamily 6 months ago
@PullenJoe
There is a reason declawing is considered animal cruelty and is illegal in a vast majority of first world countries. It's cruel.
frrVegeta 9 months ago
@PullenJoe I totally disagree. I have seen more cats get infections and behavioural problems from being declawed then spayed. Most cat owners have their cats declawed at the same time as being altered, so why is it that the spay/neuter goes fine but not the declaw? This is an unfriendly surgery, it is painfull and to me, not worth it. Try soft paws first, a scratching post, or other keeping cat's claws cut short. You wouldn't want to live without your fingers, why does your cat have to?
14Raine14 6 months ago
@PullenJoe Haha. Right. Behavioral problems for sure, its a painful procedure and walking on anything not soft, especially in the litterbox causes pain, especially at first, they associate pain with the litterbox and dont use it anymore. Why dont I cut off the end of your fingers and see how you like it!
Saence 5 months ago
@PullenJoe I am a vet student- and as such I don't know much as a vet, but I can tell you: declawing is the most cruel and horrible surgery I have ever seen. If you take away your poor cats' last falanges, cut yours too. Would you do that?
catabehne 5 months ago
@PullenJoe Youre right. I have five cats. All declawed. Their personalities are fine, and litter box trained. I'm tired of leftist ASPCA boogers finding leftist boogery material to tell us all we are animal abusers. You wanna get cat scratch fever? Cool. Not some of us though. Some of us want to keep our fuckin furniture nice. PS Paw Project; your houses must smell like cat piss.
01Scientist 5 months ago
my cats declawed and he doesn't bite and uses the litterbox just fine.
dndlocke 1 year ago
@dndlocke There are scientific studies published in peer-reviewed veterinary journals that report behavioral changes in declawed cats. Of course, not all declawed cats will necessarily exhibit these. If you want the specific citations, go to the FAQs page of the Paw Project website (pawproject-dot-org).
ThePawProject 10 months ago 2
@dndlocke There are numerous scientific studies published in peer-reviewed veterinary journals that report physical problems and behavioral changes in declawed cats. Of course, not all declawed cats will necessarily exhibit these. If you want the specific citations, go to the FAQs page of the Paw Project website (pawproject-dot-org).
ThePawProject 10 months ago 15
@ThePawProject There are numerous scientific studies published in peer-reviewed veterinary journals that report physical problems and behavioral changes in declawed cats. Of course, not all declawed cats will necessarily exhibit these. If you want the specific citations, go to the FAQs page of the Paw Project website (pawproject-dot-org).
HamsterCorn22 4 months ago
16 years ago, our vet didn't tell us that declawing was actually 10 extremely painful amputations. We only learned this shocking info when we picked up our cat from the vet's after surgery! When I see someone who's declawed their cat, I ask if the vet disclosed this info; usually the answer is "No!" Vet association policy says vets are supposed to disclose this info & council about declawing alternatives in the USA & Canada. Our cat ended up with spine, weight & litter box problems.
twocentsCanada 1 year ago 4
@twocentsCanada You poor thing. I bet you feel guilty about it as well. It's horrid when you haven't been given the proper advice. At least you are a loving owner who treats their pets as well as you possibly can. x x
MsMoniker 10 months ago
@MsMoniker We were horrified at what we'd done. Everyone who says their cat is "fine" doesn't know that for sure. The Little Big Cat website by Dr. Jean Hofve has x-rays of cats paws comparing declawed & intact paws. Deformity occurs over time, not immediatly; "Declawing changes the way the cat’s paws function, and this creates stress on the joints of the paw, wrist, elbow, shoulder, and spine. The cat’s gait changes, as weight is shifted backward from the toes to the large rear pad of the paw."
twocentsCanada 10 months ago
Excellent video, thanks for getting the truth out. When we had the paws x-rayed of the de-clawed cat we pulled from a high kill shelter (declawing didn't keep him in his 1st home) the vet said there was inflammation & arthritis around his joints & finger stubs. He can't use his box & pees on the counter & couch instead. The vet also said that de-clawed cats can be so traumatized after surgery, & in so much pain when they use their newly amputated fingers, they are scared of the box forever.
PhoenixRocks 1 year ago 2
Thank you for another important video, in half a minute you have explained fully why declawing should never be considered. It should be banned all over America and Canada, bringing those two countries in line with the 38 other countries who have realised how inhumane it is and have banned it.
auntykill 1 year ago 30
@auntykill thats funny.... all 4 of my babies are declawed. all rescued, but all are loving, devoted felines that even sleep with me. not one of them bites. they all join at the front door when i arrive home from work. of the four, two were already declawed. the other two were declawed by my personal vet. stop the negative propaganda
sossity57NOW 11 months ago
@sossity57NOW There are numerous scientific studies published in peer-reviewed veterinary journals that report physical problems and behavioral changes in declawed cats. Of course, not all declawed cats will necessarily exhibit these. If you want the specific citations, go to the FAQs page of the Paw Project website (pawproject-dot-org).
ThePawProject 10 months ago
@auntykill In our area most vets will not perform a declaw unless there is some proff that it is in the cat's best interest, which is a short list. To me, there is only one reason a cat should be declawed, and that is when the only other alternative is death. Declawing a kitten before it even has a chance is not right. Choose soft paws, or teach your cat to use a scratching post. Not all cats will develope issues, but why would you take the chance? Solve one problem to cause another?
14Raine14 6 months ago
Another very educational video giving true facts about declawing cats.
Thank you Paw Project for all you are doing to inform people that declawing is inhumane, can cause many problems and often does.
I am a retired vet nurse in the UK and even before declawing was banned here our vets would never do it. It is so very easy to teach a cat to use a scratching post and to have a happy healthy pet instead of a disabled pet.
kattaddorra 1 year ago 16