This is all true, however, sometimes it is necessary. I have two declawed (front only) cats and they showed no adverse behavioral problems or side effects. They purred and played with me nonstop the day after the procedure and seemed happy. They still use the scratching post believing they still have claws and are very happy. Plus there is no ruined furniture. I don't believe that declawing is "that" cruel if it is done properly. I didn't raise hell when doctors circumcised me
I think you are beautiful; your confidence is refreshing. I love your shirt too!!! People who say you are ugly... THEY are the ugly ones.... Ugly hearts & ugly minds. Also proves that they are stupid. They have nothing intelligent to say.
@RiverBirch1967@RiverBirch1967 Well, I was made fun of a lot; on a daily basis for about 3 years. So I have never forgotten what that feels like. One of the guys that made fun of me saw me years later & was checking me out & said that I looked good... The joke is on him, because I looked exactly the same as I did back then. Only 3 inches taller and a bit bigger boobs. Same weight & hair.... All that changed was that I now know how to dress & do my makeup to flatter myself.
@PrettySailorSoldier Also what changed was his idea of what beauty was... all of a sudden he could appreciate a true woman's full figure. I still struggle with self-esteem, but I am realizing that I am beautiful without makeup & even dressed as a bum! And more important than other ppl's viewpoints is that I love myself now. I accept myself.
@PrettySailorSoldier What an inspiration you are! Yes, men can be total idiots until we blossom and they get more mature in what matters. Your words about being beautiful w/o makeup and dressed as a bum.... I need to learn that as a mantra. I often feel badly about myself now since I gained weight.
@RiverBirch1967 i guess the thing to ask yourself is..... do you feel bad because of the influence of other people? or because it is something you genuinely want to change? the only way to lose weight (& keep it off) is to be happy & think positively & make realistic, healthy changes & cut yourself some slack (don't beat yourself up when you make a mistake.. & don't give up.. just keep going). There will always be someone unhappy or disapproving anyways, so just do what makes YOU happy.
I do agree with your video. In fact declawing should be illegal in the United States, unless if it is for medical reasons that are for the cat's (NOT THE OWNER'S) well being (like if one of his/her claws was severely deformed and causes him/her pain, and etc.)
@DesireeChicago Oh my goodness you're my hero. You have said it right on the mark, please keep saying this to all you can even if you offend them. Just do it. They have no voice and need our words.
@RiverBirch1967 That's very true. I thank you for your support. There are alternatives to declawing cats; such as nail caps, training them not to scratch items you do not wish to be scratched, scratching posts, and keeping their claws trimmed. If the person STILL wants his/her cat declawed eventhough there are these alternatives available, then that person does'nt deserve a cat, he/she should get a dog, a goldfish, or a gerbil instead.
@simonritchieblues I work for a Fortune 500 co so am not, but I am totally happy that you agree with my message.. It is vastly important to speak for those who cannot speak for themselves.
I thought about declawing my baby but the day before the surgery I started crying and felt like if I was cheating on him. I couldn't come up with a good reason to declaw him, because he doesn't scratch people only furniture. so I didn't. And I am so happy I made that choice. He's my life and I just want what's vest for him.
i treat my cat like if she was my baby and i will never declaw her. sure i have like one small scrath on my hand and leg but id rather get a small scratch them my cat having to have its claws chopped off...and think of it this way if u declaw ur cat and it gets lost...how will it protect itself? its alot harder to bite another animal then it is to scratch them
@countrygirl1462 Exactly. A scratch is nothing compared to chopping off a part of your baby's foot. And she would never be able to protect herself at all. Never. So both reasons, we agree on. Now we need to get others to agree and teach them how bad it really is.
@RiverBirch1967 yea one of my friends wanted to declaw there cats and i showed them this to change there minds (it worked :D) and they did what i did and got an emery cat board
@SundaeTheKitten What do I say to that? I say that is a very good question. It is one that many need to address. If the cat scratches or harms you, there is another behavioral problem that needs to be addressed. Having said that, yes, I have some scars. But I'd never declaw any of them just for accidents.
@SundaeTheKitten I like so totally agreeh with you.We should like also cut fingers of all humans,then we'll be shure that nobody woun't hurt us.Right?
@Rosebud1058 That is sad. The cat was probably quite jealous and needed some extra loving, plus they have covers one can put over a baby bed that will keep the cat away, plus also baby monitors.
@the8to5exodus Thank you. It is always good to hear from those who feel the same way. We need as many as we can in order to prevent as many incidences amongst family and friends as we can.
i think its really good you made this video, there are a lot of older people stuck in their ways, you cant change their views but hopefully younger people and first time cat owners will watch this and realize how horrible and painful it is for a cat having this done to them.
@opal1920able You hit the nail on the head about people being stuck in their ways. They are afraid to learn that there are new ways of thinking and of handling it. I shudder to think of anyone doing this to any of mine and they don't tear the place up; I have two huge scratching posts of wood, sisal, and carpet. So everyone gets their preference. It's SOOOO easy to allow cats to keep their claws. They have not damaged my furniture in any way.
when you declaw the cat, you're not taking off the bone. The claw is like a fingernail. With cuticles. It IS NOT BONE! This is such a common misconception. Get your facts right. And the pain is, in most cases, short term. All of my cats are healthy and happy and have been declawed. Many of the 'horror stories' about personality changes are exaggerated and rare. As long as you do only declaw the front paws.
@SurrealMietsu Incorrect, the last phalange of the paw is amputated. If you simply remove the claw. Your research is severely lacking. ASPCA research shows around 33% of cats suffer ill effects including inability to use kitty litter, increased aggression and biting, timidity, physical affects including changed gait and shoulder and spine problems - 33% is not rare. And of those, about half get surrendered and euthanised because the owners can't deal with the changes. For what? Saving a couch?
Again Chameleon. You don't NEED to circumcise your baby or declaw your cat.. So you're just wasting you own time.. Shame on you.. Your child should make it's own choice if they want circumcision. Not you. You don't live with that dick, They do.
Again Chameleon. You don't NEED to circumcise your baby or declaw your cat.. So you're just wasting you own time.. Shame on you.. Your child should make it's own choice if they want circumcision. Not you. You don't live with that dick, They do.
I got my cat declawed. Shes fine and I even knew the whole knuckle thing. To me its like circumcision. We no longer live in a world were foreskin is necessary so we get it removed. Its even inconvenient if not done. Same with cats. You do it when they're kittens, they wont grow up to remember any pain especially if you use laser. For people who disagree and call me an animal abuser, go ahead cuz I could care less about what you have to say to me.
@RiverBirch1967 Well I thank for doing so respectfully. Too many times have I been bashed for this decision and that makes me to not want to hear a damn word they say. So thank you for being civilized.
It's probably a subjective thing. Some amputees are very adaptable and don't even miss their severed parts; others feel very handicapped, injured and bitter about it. Sure, I might luck out like you did with yours, but my kitty is the other half of my heart...I want her to have only the best of life. I would never even chance it.
@SuperMrChameleon.. Again Chameleon. You don't NEED to circumcise your baby or declaw your cat.. So you're just wasting you own time.. Shame on you.. Your child should make it's own choice if they want circumcision. Not you. You don't live with that dick, They do.
I have a cat that I love dearly. I found her abandoned in a box when she was just a tiny 4 week old. I had her spayed and de-clawed as early as possible. I am HIV+. The risk of toxoplasmosis and cat scratch fever can present problems when one has a cat. I fell in love with her as soon as I found her. I couldn't imagine my life with out her companionship. My Dr. suggested de-clawing her. To keep her it was the only option. Claw caps don't work for the long term. Now there is laser de-clawing.
Most defenseless indeed. We just crate them up and take them in to be mutilated and they cannot protest. It's barbaric and sick. It should be illegal.
Germany is a country my father visited 3 times because he said it was so beautiful and everyone was so friendly and nice to him. He said German food is outstanding. He wants to go back again. He loves your country's beauty. (and you make me blush on the compliment)
THANK YOU! You are a beautiful and a precious person, and I very highly appreciate your Feedback. It is special Christmas Greetings to me even. KEEP ON raising your voice! I MUST absolutely start to do so too, and it is my firm intention for the following year. Against Dumbness and superstition! And for the rights of the weakest who can not speak for themselves, whether it is infants, handicapped persons or animals!
I think you are a beautiful soul if you care about the cats! RIP my sweet rescued Bengal Benny four paw declawed then dumped out on the streets because he sprayed to fend with no defences! He lived in pain every day from this mutilation done to him. As a rescuer we see the majority of declawed cats have litter box issues.
RCR, you are the angel and beautiful soul for helping these babies. So many just do not realize the pain and issues that can occur. Let's face it, they come with claws for a reason. If a person wants a feline companion, they should accept the claws as part of the deal. Benny was beautiful, stunning. If it wasn't for you, the love in his eyes would not have been there.
everyone has theyre own opinion im the owner of a lovin 5 mo old kitten i feel that the choice should b left up 2 the person who takes care of the animal my kitten has been declawed and doesnt even know the difference he is just as playfull and scratches on everythin cause he dont know theyre gone if it affected him as bad as everyone exagerates it than i dont think he would b playin and scrathin the day he came home from the vet.....he came home 2 days ago and hes just as happy as when he left
but im allergic so i dont think i have a choice when my cat tux scratches me i puff up but i dont want give him away ive had him since he was a kitten so what do i do now??? please please get back to me. its very important
Are you taking allergy meds? It is usually dander that causes allergies. Could you be allergic to the litter and its transfered to you via the scratch? Do other scratches make you puff up too? I would urge you to follow ALL paths, including clipping his nails and using the plastic nail tips.
it was the litter haha thanks! went to petsmart and played with the kittens that were up for adoption a little bit and as i was playing with them one scratched me and i dident puff up i went to my doctor and got an allergy test and i dident react to it at all. thanks i would have never figured it out.
UGH! im afriad to get my cat declawed so many things could go wrong though i can't keep him unless he gets declawed and i love him so much and i just dont want to give him up D=
dont get him declawed. its not fair. use nail caps... anything else, just DONT DECLAW otherwise, most people might not know it, but the cat will be in pain for the rest of its life, they hide it well. otherwise, he is better off being given up, as much as I can tell you love him... amputating cats is one of the most selfish things humans can do, just because its easy.
Cherry, you are right, there are many good stories on how it turned out alright, but way TOO many realistic stories on how it caused harm. Plus it is just unrealistic, they come with claws, if we are going to live with them, we should realize this.
people deny that all the time cherry because they are too selfish to face the facts, I see all kinds of comments everywhere from people pre declaw who claim their declawed cats suffer no ill effects, well they are mostly liars, I have two from a shelter, declawed and trapped, yes they were outside, running wild, and they both have paw issues, I hate this invasive and totally unnecessary surger, grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
I am VERY glad to hear this. Please focus on love and kindess rather than the money though. Give advice to others, as often as possible, not to do it!
You aren't ugly, but I just declawed my cat. Just one of those things that taking in an animal, she's going to have to adapt. Since I don't want myself, my son, or my furniture ripped up, she was declawed.
She actually split my lip open once at the vet's office, and another time while I was sleeping. I am not a fan of it, trust me, it's a cruel process, but she also scratched my son near his eye. :( I watched the clips on how they do it, and it's a mean process, it really is, but then again, ANY surgery, even on humans, is a mean process.
YOU MAKE ME SICK. shes going to have to adapt to being mutilated because you are so selfish. THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR DECLAWING. the vets that recommend it are just money hungry idiots. and I know it is mostly due to misinformation, but do you really think that your couch is worth more than your cat??? If you think it is going to be a problem, GET A FUCKING TOY, not a live animal that can feel pain. it isn't just cutting the nails, it is amputating a whole bone x10
I'm glad you are passionate about this, but humans go through equally as painful surgeries on a daily basis. And she has adapted well, so if having her declawed is so awful, then the vets wouldn't do it. I already said I wasn't a fan of it, but hey, if you want an animal to destroy your home (which wasn't my main concern) or scratch your son's eyes out, or rip your lip open, then more power to you.
why do you have a cat then? Wouldn't be a dog without sharpe claws a better pet? Or a bird? Or a turtle?
You have to teach your cat the right behavoir and your son has to learn not to bug the cat. And when a cat gets older they often lose this kind of 'reckless' behavior
you can't compare the pain of humans with the pain a cat has - we can express ourselfs a cat can't - we can take painkillers, we can demand them if your pain gets worse, it's not like my cat can come to me and beg for it
My son is old enough to understand not to bother the cat, so the assumption of my child being a terror is false. Also, vets prescribe pain killers and antibiotics. And yes, she was in pain-momentarily-but she recovered. She expressed her pain; the way she meowed or growled was verbal enough to understand she was in pain. This is the FIRST cat I have EVER declawed.
Oh, dogs have sharp claws as well, and, in fact, they often have the declaws removed for the dog's safety-isn't that cruel?
I completely agree! Declawing is stupid, and cruel. But, not only that, but it's not even nessisary! There are several, easy and better alternatives to declawing, like training your cat, using SoftPaws, and just trimming their claws. But here's the main thing: owning a pet requires sacrafice. You can't own a pet and expect a perfect home! So if you're not willing to put up with the sacrafices, then just don't own a pet! Simple as that!
my cat was declawed about 2 years ago. she is a complete indoors cat, so she's never been in a situation when she had to defend herself. i also live in a community where the only wild animals are birds, squirrels, and rabbits, so she's not in danger of being attacked if she escaped (she never has). she still continues to "scratch" the furniture with her paws. that, to me, is a sign she's not bothered. i only agree to declawing cats if they wouldn't be in danger. otherwise, don't declaw them.
the most egotist thing someone can do. people who declaws simply doesnt care about their animal. their Louis XVI armchair and their pure satin curtains worth more than the life of their cat.
There is no comparison to declawing. People who make that comparison simply do NOT think. Declawing is a purely cosmetic procedure so us humans don´t have to put up with shoddy furniture and cat scratches, but it has NO BENEFIT WHATSOEVER to the cat EVER.
Use their paws to pounce & sharpen?! Ridiculous! They also touch, play, dig, bury, climb, jeezzz.... THINK! The list goes on.
Do you think it would hurt to walk on your paws for the rest of your life without balls or a uterus? Spaying is done as a prevention of reproducing and having too many unwanted kittens who would simply be put in the rubbish or put down in a lot of cases. Also, I have seen 7 month old queens that have their second litter already, for example, and they tend to not survive the third one, plus the kittens cannot be fed properly by a cat so young either. (continued in next reply)
Any person that is anti-declawing is certainly not ugly to me. They are wonderful, caring, gorgeous people - don´t look at your outer appearance, but look on the inside instead! :D
I am so glad you like the shirt, and thank you for such wonderful words of compliments to the kitties and the words of helping them. We have got to be caring from the inside out to help them. We are their only voice. The only voice they have.
Choc, spaying and neutering does not impair self-defense. It saves many lives (unwanted kittens) and also helps the animal itself be healthier in the long run. Granted, many cats are killed by people because they have claws on the furniture, so it is a give and take situation. My male neutered cat has lots of sex with his little toy, which is embarrassing, but he has a right to it. Claws are also very important psychologically.
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My wife took in two cats that the neighbors left in the snow. I didn't want them but I allowed it. They both got pregnant and now we have a total of 7.
Since we have had the cats, the furniture and carpet have been destroyed and replacing them will cost thousands of dollars. Their food and vet bills are also costing hundereds of dollars a year.
In my mind, it is more humane to declaw and keep the cats than to drop them off in the woods and forget about them.
anm8, how does your wife feel about it now? I agree when it comes to life/death, we must pause to think. As you have seen, I expressed my view on mutilation. I think the people who dropped them in the snowy woods should suffer. When it comes to keeping them, you have them spayed, right? And yes their bills are expensive if they have health issues. Curtains are something most cat owners never have, and I'd love to have a leather couch, but I LOL at the thought. It is a matter of priority.
WTF! Not another one who goes on about furniture being more important than a living creature! Don´t get a cat if you want nice furniture! But don´t amputate the tips of their fingers so you can have it. In our part of the world declawing is ILLEGAL and I hope that the US and Canada will follow suit in the next decade or so....
My couch is pretty torn up. But it is not just my couch, it is their own couch too. So is the bed. If I had claws, I would claw the couch. I could be told not to do it, but I would want to spread my scent on it. But that wonderful scratching post of ALL sorts of materials (wood, sisal, carpet) is also wonderful, thank you to my human for providing it!
My couch is lovely because I have good kitties and they don´t do that kind of thing - except it´s covered in fur and I have to clean it a lot! ;) However, I bought a large rug for the living room made from sisal (with some black cotton interweaved) especially with the cats in mind, and this rug is pretty indestructible and they love using this to sharpen their clawsies... which is OKAY! Plus they have 4 scratching posts.
And you´re right, THEY LIVE HERE TOO. My bed is their bed etc. :)
LOL covered in fur... that is part of their decorative nature. Your rug sounds like a good recommendation. And you can take them outside and hose them down (the rugs, not the cats)
girl you are not ugly at all. people just don't know what to do with natural beauty anymore. and hell YA to not declawing catsszz i have four... all 96 claws in tact!
Well you just made my day. It is 3:04am and you will make me feel pretty all day long. Thank you. (smile) And your four cats are blessed and loved, to be left as nature intended them to be. I want to tell ppl, "cats come with claws, get used to it." What a joy to see them shred a toy (or the paper towel roll) and to see how they love to stretch and scratch on the scratching post. Cats for Claws United!
I'm against declawing cats. But my brother has a really aggressive cat, and when my nephew was born (his son), it was prowling the baby's crib and once swatted at its head. So, it was either get rid of his cat of 9 years (which was to aggressive to be adopted into another home and would probably have been put down) or declaw the cat. Under the circumstances, I think declawing the cat was the right choice to protect the child.
Or better yet, he can keep that room closed and just watch the child... I know, parenting can be too time consuming for some people, but I suppose if he can't actually pay attentiont to his baby then he can just bubble-wrap the house and the cat.
Aggressive cats that are declawed tend to use their teeth instead. Not only did that cause pain to the cat, but the child was probably at the same risk.
"My child was throwing his toys at his little brother and I was scared he was going to hurt him so I had his arms cut off". Does that sound rational to you? Why not just keep the cat away from the baby? Why not use Soft Paws? Soft Paws are a humane alternative to feline digital amputation. They are plastic caps you glue onto their claws.
Soft Paws also increases the potential of bacteria building up beneath them and embedding themselves within the cats nailbeds. Have you ever had a fingernail infection? I don't consider causing one of those humane.
I did some research but could not find ANYTHING about this. However I did find alot about declawing causing infection. Nail trimming can result in infection as well as just letting a cat stratch on anyhting. Cats can also get infections from cat litter, eating food, drinking water, and just plain living. You need to consider RISK. Soft Paws, when used properly and not neglected, is VERY low risk. Declawing is higher risk, and it's just plain sick.
Declawing is pure laziness anyway. There are many alternatives, but it takes time to find the right one. Shows how America really is though, we're so lazy, we harm our beloved pets for a quick fix!
This is all true, however, sometimes it is necessary. I have two declawed (front only) cats and they showed no adverse behavioral problems or side effects. They purred and played with me nonstop the day after the procedure and seemed happy. They still use the scratching post believing they still have claws and are very happy. Plus there is no ruined furniture. I don't believe that declawing is "that" cruel if it is done properly. I didn't raise hell when doctors circumcised me
gamecockdickens 2 months ago
thats bullshit !! ill have my fingers just no nails that shirt is straight BS
IrvFromDaBurgh 2 months ago
I think you are beautiful; your confidence is refreshing. I love your shirt too!!! People who say you are ugly... THEY are the ugly ones.... Ugly hearts & ugly minds. Also proves that they are stupid. They have nothing intelligent to say.
PrettySailorSoldier 3 months ago
@PrettySailorSoldier You are so, so kind. Thank you. :) I get alot of ugly responses and comments, and yours made me feel really good.
RiverBirch1967 2 months ago
@RiverBirch1967 @RiverBirch1967 Well, I was made fun of a lot; on a daily basis for about 3 years. So I have never forgotten what that feels like. One of the guys that made fun of me saw me years later & was checking me out & said that I looked good... The joke is on him, because I looked exactly the same as I did back then. Only 3 inches taller and a bit bigger boobs. Same weight & hair.... All that changed was that I now know how to dress & do my makeup to flatter myself.
PrettySailorSoldier 2 months ago
@PrettySailorSoldier Also what changed was his idea of what beauty was... all of a sudden he could appreciate a true woman's full figure. I still struggle with self-esteem, but I am realizing that I am beautiful without makeup & even dressed as a bum! And more important than other ppl's viewpoints is that I love myself now. I accept myself.
PrettySailorSoldier 2 months ago
@PrettySailorSoldier What an inspiration you are! Yes, men can be total idiots until we blossom and they get more mature in what matters. Your words about being beautiful w/o makeup and dressed as a bum.... I need to learn that as a mantra. I often feel badly about myself now since I gained weight.
RiverBirch1967 2 months ago
@RiverBirch1967 i guess the thing to ask yourself is..... do you feel bad because of the influence of other people? or because it is something you genuinely want to change? the only way to lose weight (& keep it off) is to be happy & think positively & make realistic, healthy changes & cut yourself some slack (don't beat yourself up when you make a mistake.. & don't give up.. just keep going). There will always be someone unhappy or disapproving anyways, so just do what makes YOU happy.
PrettySailorSoldier 2 months ago
ur ugly. at 0:01
gumgirl97 4 months ago
Rightttt. Lol
nicolecampbelll 7 months ago
your beautiful
bobsam31 7 months ago
@bobsam31 Why thank you.... you made my day!
RiverBirch1967 7 months ago
I want that shirt.
17hyperchick 8 months ago
@17hyperchick Go to CafePress and search for declawing. They still have them. I'm getting another one just in case they go out of business. lol
RiverBirch1967 8 months ago
@RiverBirch1967 Thanks.
17hyperchick 8 months ago
Your beautiful
AdoptMeCanada 8 months ago
@AdoptMeCanada awwww shucks..... thank you. (blushing)
RiverBirch1967 8 months ago
I do agree with your video. In fact declawing should be illegal in the United States, unless if it is for medical reasons that are for the cat's (NOT THE OWNER'S) well being (like if one of his/her claws was severely deformed and causes him/her pain, and etc.)
DesireeChicago 8 months ago
@DesireeChicago Oh my goodness you're my hero. You have said it right on the mark, please keep saying this to all you can even if you offend them. Just do it. They have no voice and need our words.
RiverBirch1967 8 months ago
@RiverBirch1967 That's very true. I thank you for your support. There are alternatives to declawing cats; such as nail caps, training them not to scratch items you do not wish to be scratched, scratching posts, and keeping their claws trimmed. If the person STILL wants his/her cat declawed eventhough there are these alternatives available, then that person does'nt deserve a cat, he/she should get a dog, a goldfish, or a gerbil instead.
DesireeChicago 8 months ago
@DesireeChicago Well said!
RiverBirch1967 8 months ago
@RiverBirch1967 Thanx!
DesireeChicago 8 months ago
youre obviously fucking retarded, however i agree with your message.
simonritchieblues 8 months ago
@simonritchieblues I work for a Fortune 500 co so am not, but I am totally happy that you agree with my message.. It is vastly important to speak for those who cannot speak for themselves.
RiverBirch1967 8 months ago
awwww im totaly against declawing a cat!!!!!!!:"(
babykitty241 9 months ago
@babykitty241 Good to hear! We all ought to be, as it is a form of animal cruelty.
RiverBirch1967 9 months ago
@RiverBirch1967 i agree they should stop declawing cats its not good for the cats out there!!!!and i meant to say cats sorry lol!!!:)
babykitty241 9 months ago
@RiverBirch1967i agree they should stop declawing cats its not good for the cats out there!!!!and i meant to say cats sorry lol!!!:)
babykitty241 9 months ago
did you make the shirt you were wearing?and dont listen to the crule ppl that tell you your ugly! your very pretty and they are just jelouse!!!:)
babykitty241 9 months ago
@babykitty241 You are so kind, thank you. I got the shirt from CafePress and I just checked and they still have it. Just search for "declawing."
RiverBirch1967 9 months ago
@RiverBirch1967 ur welcome and ill check the shirt and see thx:)!!!!!!!!
babykitty241 8 months ago
I thought about declawing my baby but the day before the surgery I started crying and felt like if I was cheating on him. I couldn't come up with a good reason to declaw him, because he doesn't scratch people only furniture. so I didn't. And I am so happy I made that choice. He's my life and I just want what's vest for him.
xblxntx 9 months ago
@xblxntx I'm so happy you made the right choice and that you feel confident in it. He is a lucky kitty indeed with you taking care of him. :)
RiverBirch1967 9 months ago
oh and btw u look fine i laughed when u stuck ur tounge out XD
countrygirl1462 9 months ago
@countrygirl1462 LOL thank you. :P
RiverBirch1967 9 months ago
i treat my cat like if she was my baby and i will never declaw her. sure i have like one small scrath on my hand and leg but id rather get a small scratch them my cat having to have its claws chopped off...and think of it this way if u declaw ur cat and it gets lost...how will it protect itself? its alot harder to bite another animal then it is to scratch them
countrygirl1462 9 months ago
@countrygirl1462 Exactly. A scratch is nothing compared to chopping off a part of your baby's foot. And she would never be able to protect herself at all. Never. So both reasons, we agree on. Now we need to get others to agree and teach them how bad it really is.
RiverBirch1967 9 months ago
@RiverBirch1967 yea one of my friends wanted to declaw there cats and i showed them this to change there minds (it worked :D) and they did what i did and got an emery cat board
countrygirl1462 9 months ago
@countrygirl1462 I'm humbled. :)
RiverBirch1967 9 months ago
If you dont get a cat declawed, It could hurt you! what do you say to that?
SundaeTheKitten 11 months ago
@SundaeTheKitten What do I say to that? I say that is a very good question. It is one that many need to address. If the cat scratches or harms you, there is another behavioral problem that needs to be addressed. Having said that, yes, I have some scars. But I'd never declaw any of them just for accidents.
RiverBirch1967 11 months ago
@SundaeTheKitten I like so totally agreeh with you.We should like also cut fingers of all humans,then we'll be shure that nobody woun't hurt us.Right?
NoxiNobodi 11 months ago
@NoxiNobodi thats not how things work
SundaeTheKitten 10 months ago
@SundaeTheKitten you have no knowledge of feline anatomy.I suggest you to do the same to your hand as on that x-ray picture. : )
NoxiNobodi 10 months ago
@NoxiNobodi Didn't I just say that's not how things work? All I am saying is that I agree with declawing cats. There's nothing wrong with that.
SundaeTheKitten 10 months ago
My mum got our cat meo declawed because he was scraching the day lights out of me as a baby
Rosebud1058 1 year ago
@Rosebud1058 That is sad. The cat was probably quite jealous and needed some extra loving, plus they have covers one can put over a baby bed that will keep the cat away, plus also baby monitors.
RiverBirch1967 11 months ago
Good job.
the8to5exodus 1 year ago
@the8to5exodus Thank you. It is always good to hear from those who feel the same way. We need as many as we can in order to prevent as many incidences amongst family and friends as we can.
RiverBirch1967 1 year ago
you look fine O.o wtf are they thinking
CastleCarthTV1 1 year ago
@CastleCarthTV1 Awwww, thank you. :)
RiverBirch1967 1 year ago
@RiverBirch1967 hehe im cursed to tell the truth ;)
CastleCarthTV1 1 year ago
I HATE declawing.
HelloMidnightChaos 1 year ago
@HelloMidnightChaos And for good reason. It is a horrific act.
RiverBirch1967 1 year ago
Ooooooh boy . . .
greenrefrigerator 1 year ago
@greenrefrigerator Yup, that subject! ;)
RiverBirch1967 1 year ago
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I support banning of declawing.... but yes, you are ugly.
TAPriceCTR 1 year ago
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TAPriceCTR 1 year ago
Wait, people call you ugly?! Damn bastards.
Consider me a new subscriber of yours. lol
You seem sweet and light-hearted enough for me to enjoy new videos from. hah
YourDarkAccomplice 1 year ago 2
@YourDarkAccomplice Yeah, there are all kinds of people here on youtube. Thank you for your kind words and warm ways.
RiverBirch1967 1 year ago
OMG I need this shirt.....Where did you get it? I NEED ONE & so do my cat ladies.... Please let me know
AdoptMeCanada 1 year ago
@kimchidressagemama Cafepress , find it! Mine is so worn out that I need to find another one as well.
RiverBirch1967 1 year ago
omg I love your shirt!! where did you get it?
kimchidressagemama 1 year ago
Love the shirt and agree what it say.
selenakitty2006 1 year ago
@selenakitty2006 Thank you Selena, and what a beautiful name. Did you choose it after the singer who died?
RiverBirch1967 1 year ago
you look cool.
opal1920able 1 year ago
@opal1920able (smile) Thank you!
RiverBirch1967 1 year ago
i think its really good you made this video, there are a lot of older people stuck in their ways, you cant change their views but hopefully younger people and first time cat owners will watch this and realize how horrible and painful it is for a cat having this done to them.
opal1920able 1 year ago
@opal1920able You hit the nail on the head about people being stuck in their ways. They are afraid to learn that there are new ways of thinking and of handling it. I shudder to think of anyone doing this to any of mine and they don't tear the place up; I have two huge scratching posts of wood, sisal, and carpet. So everyone gets their preference. It's SOOOO easy to allow cats to keep their claws. They have not damaged my furniture in any way.
RiverBirch1967 1 year ago
Ugly? Not really. Crazy? Perhaps.
fudgingtonshitsworth 1 year ago
@SurrealMietsu your wrong they do chop off part of the bone in their paw in order to take out the claw
LukeRidd 1 year ago
You actually look quite nice without makeup.
Unlike a most of the celebrities that without makeup
look like dead bodies coming from 6 feet under.
I would date you is I saw you in a pub. :P
BTW "Claws" UP for the T shirt!!
ps. I think "HumanZoo22" is a ugly soul.
MicronicleDust 1 year ago
@MicronicleDust You just made me feel so good. You made me smile really big.
RiverBirch1967 1 year ago
when you declaw the cat, you're not taking off the bone. The claw is like a fingernail. With cuticles. It IS NOT BONE! This is such a common misconception. Get your facts right. And the pain is, in most cases, short term. All of my cats are healthy and happy and have been declawed. Many of the 'horror stories' about personality changes are exaggerated and rare. As long as you do only declaw the front paws.
SurrealMietsu 1 year ago
@SurrealMietsu I am glad you and your cats were one of the lucky ones.
RiverBirch1967 1 year ago
@SurrealMietsu Incorrect, the last phalange of the paw is amputated. If you simply remove the claw. Your research is severely lacking. ASPCA research shows around 33% of cats suffer ill effects including inability to use kitty litter, increased aggression and biting, timidity, physical affects including changed gait and shoulder and spine problems - 33% is not rare. And of those, about half get surrendered and euthanised because the owners can't deal with the changes. For what? Saving a couch?
nupthatisit 1 year ago
@nupthatisit Bravo for saying this so well! Frankly, my couch isn't worth it, but the life of a living being is.
RiverBirch1967 1 year ago
your ugly...
HumanZoo22 1 year ago
I think you're pretty <3
loxfiredance 1 year ago
@loxfiredance Why thank you (blush)
RiverBirch1967 1 year ago
That's weird.
Aldenif 1 year ago
your ugly
HumanZoo22 1 year ago
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Again Chameleon. You don't NEED to circumcise your baby or declaw your cat.. So you're just wasting you own time.. Shame on you.. Your child should make it's own choice if they want circumcision. Not you. You don't live with that dick, They do.
BeautiifulBytch 1 year ago
Again Chameleon. You don't NEED to circumcise your baby or declaw your cat.. So you're just wasting you own time.. Shame on you.. Your child should make it's own choice if they want circumcision. Not you. You don't live with that dick, They do.
BeautiifulBytch 1 year ago
I got my cat declawed. Shes fine and I even knew the whole knuckle thing. To me its like circumcision. We no longer live in a world were foreskin is necessary so we get it removed. Its even inconvenient if not done. Same with cats. You do it when they're kittens, they wont grow up to remember any pain especially if you use laser. For people who disagree and call me an animal abuser, go ahead cuz I could care less about what you have to say to me.
SuperMrChameleon 1 year ago
@SuperMrChameleon We will have to agree to disagree. I am glad your cat was one of the fortunate ones.
RiverBirch1967 1 year ago
@RiverBirch1967 Well I thank for doing so respectfully. Too many times have I been bashed for this decision and that makes me to not want to hear a damn word they say. So thank you for being civilized.
SuperMrChameleon 1 year ago
It's probably a subjective thing. Some amputees are very adaptable and don't even miss their severed parts; others feel very handicapped, injured and bitter about it. Sure, I might luck out like you did with yours, but my kitty is the other half of my heart...I want her to have only the best of life. I would never even chance it.
arthur84 1 year ago
@SuperMrChameleon.. Again Chameleon. You don't NEED to circumcise your baby or declaw your cat.. So you're just wasting you own time.. Shame on you.. Your child should make it's own choice if they want circumcision. Not you. You don't live with that dick, They do.
BeautiifulBytch 1 year ago
@BeautiifulBytch Oh fuck off. Like I give a damn about your opinion when you bash on mine.
SuperMrChameleon 1 year ago
@SuperMrChameleon Both declawing and circumcising are unnatural and cruel, especially if done to unconsenting, living beings.
There's a reason why declawing is illegal in most countries. And there's also a reason why 80% of male population isn't circumcised.
If you don't like the fact that cats have claws and -will- occasionally use them, as that's simply their nature, then DON'T get a cat. Get a dog.
CandyCrayon91 1 year ago
Thank you Thunderstruck. (love your name)
RiverBirch1967 2 years ago
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I have a cat that I love dearly. I found her abandoned in a box when she was just a tiny 4 week old. I had her spayed and de-clawed as early as possible. I am HIV+. The risk of toxoplasmosis and cat scratch fever can present problems when one has a cat. I fell in love with her as soon as I found her. I couldn't imagine my life with out her companionship. My Dr. suggested de-clawing her. To keep her it was the only option. Claw caps don't work for the long term. Now there is laser de-clawing.
GoMetricToday 2 years ago
Greetings from Germany! Thank you for speaking out! Standing up for the rights of the least defenseless makes you precious and
adorable,
and you do no look as imperfect as you want to make us believe! HUGS!!! ♥
kIeenex3000 2 years ago 6
@kIeenex3000
certainly the MOST defenseless...
kIeenex3000 2 years ago
Most defenseless indeed. We just crate them up and take them in to be mutilated and they cannot protest. It's barbaric and sick. It should be illegal.
RiverBirch1967 2 years ago
Germany is a country my father visited 3 times because he said it was so beautiful and everyone was so friendly and nice to him. He said German food is outstanding. He wants to go back again. He loves your country's beauty. (and you make me blush on the compliment)
RiverBirch1967 2 years ago
THANK YOU! You are a beautiful and a precious person, and I very highly appreciate your Feedback. It is special Christmas Greetings to me even. KEEP ON raising your voice! I MUST absolutely start to do so too, and it is my firm intention for the following year. Against Dumbness and superstition! And for the rights of the weakest who can not speak for themselves, whether it is infants, handicapped persons or animals!
kIeenex3000 2 years ago
@RiverBirch1967 German food is quite possibly the worst tasting on earth.
ACEDcomputers 1 year ago
bitch u are ugly as fuck but i like ur msg
iKingMe 2 years ago
Oh goodness.
RiverBirch1967 2 years ago
I think you are a beautiful soul if you care about the cats! RIP my sweet rescued Bengal Benny four paw declawed then dumped out on the streets because he sprayed to fend with no defences! He lived in pain every day from this mutilation done to him. As a rescuer we see the majority of declawed cats have litter box issues.
RagdollCatRescue 2 years ago
RCR, you are the angel and beautiful soul for helping these babies. So many just do not realize the pain and issues that can occur. Let's face it, they come with claws for a reason. If a person wants a feline companion, they should accept the claws as part of the deal. Benny was beautiful, stunning. If it wasn't for you, the love in his eyes would not have been there.
RiverBirch1967 2 years ago
everyone has theyre own opinion im the owner of a lovin 5 mo old kitten i feel that the choice should b left up 2 the person who takes care of the animal my kitten has been declawed and doesnt even know the difference he is just as playfull and scratches on everythin cause he dont know theyre gone if it affected him as bad as everyone exagerates it than i dont think he would b playin and scrathin the day he came home from the vet.....he came home 2 days ago and hes just as happy as when he left
Jamielynn18JLM 2 years ago
It is still barbaric, no matter how he does afterwards, although I am extremely happy that he is ok.
RiverBirch1967 2 years ago
you're not ugly, just your social actions are odd. ie this video
simpletoncat 2 years ago
How so? Sub to me to see the newer ones, maybe I got better. But I am still quite goofy, and will always be so. lol
RiverBirch1967 2 years ago
but im allergic so i dont think i have a choice when my cat tux scratches me i puff up but i dont want give him away ive had him since he was a kitten so what do i do now??? please please get back to me. its very important
ElizabethLorraine96 2 years ago
Are you taking allergy meds? It is usually dander that causes allergies. Could you be allergic to the litter and its transfered to you via the scratch? Do other scratches make you puff up too? I would urge you to follow ALL paths, including clipping his nails and using the plastic nail tips.
RiverBirch1967 2 years ago
it was the litter haha thanks! went to petsmart and played with the kittens that were up for adoption a little bit and as i was playing with them one scratched me and i dident puff up i went to my doctor and got an allergy test and i dident react to it at all. thanks i would have never figured it out.
yours truly,
Elizabeth, 21 years old
ElizabethLorraine96 2 years ago
Elizabeth, excited yell and dancing around kitchen! YEEEEHAA!
RiverBirch1967 2 years ago
UGH! im afriad to get my cat declawed so many things could go wrong though i can't keep him unless he gets declawed and i love him so much and i just dont want to give him up D=
Zeenwilleatzyou 2 years ago
dont get him declawed. its not fair. use nail caps... anything else, just DONT DECLAW otherwise, most people might not know it, but the cat will be in pain for the rest of its life, they hide it well. otherwise, he is better off being given up, as much as I can tell you love him... amputating cats is one of the most selfish things humans can do, just because its easy.
xcherryxcherryx 2 years ago 2
Cherry, you are right, there are many good stories on how it turned out alright, but way TOO many realistic stories on how it caused harm. Plus it is just unrealistic, they come with claws, if we are going to live with them, we should realize this.
RiverBirch1967 2 years ago
people deny that all the time cherry because they are too selfish to face the facts, I see all kinds of comments everywhere from people pre declaw who claim their declawed cats suffer no ill effects, well they are mostly liars, I have two from a shelter, declawed and trapped, yes they were outside, running wild, and they both have paw issues, I hate this invasive and totally unnecessary surger, grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
attila1997 2 years ago
Is it too late? I'm late in responding to comments. Why do you have to declaw him? You can have so many options.
RiverBirch1967 2 years ago
nah i decided not to plus its to much money DX
Zeenwilleatzyou 2 years ago
I am VERY glad to hear this. Please focus on love and kindess rather than the money though. Give advice to others, as often as possible, not to do it!
RiverBirch1967 2 years ago
You aren't ugly, but I just declawed my cat. Just one of those things that taking in an animal, she's going to have to adapt. Since I don't want myself, my son, or my furniture ripped up, she was declawed.
stephaniechillemi 2 years ago
Thank you for the compliment. I must say that I vehemently disagree about declawing, but I respect your right to say your feelings.
RiverBirch1967 2 years ago
She actually split my lip open once at the vet's office, and another time while I was sleeping. I am not a fan of it, trust me, it's a cruel process, but she also scratched my son near his eye. :( I watched the clips on how they do it, and it's a mean process, it really is, but then again, ANY surgery, even on humans, is a mean process.
stephaniechillemi 2 years ago
YOU MAKE ME SICK. shes going to have to adapt to being mutilated because you are so selfish. THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR DECLAWING. the vets that recommend it are just money hungry idiots. and I know it is mostly due to misinformation, but do you really think that your couch is worth more than your cat??? If you think it is going to be a problem, GET A FUCKING TOY, not a live animal that can feel pain. it isn't just cutting the nails, it is amputating a whole bone x10
xcherryxcherryx 2 years ago 2
I'm glad you are passionate about this, but humans go through equally as painful surgeries on a daily basis. And she has adapted well, so if having her declawed is so awful, then the vets wouldn't do it. I already said I wasn't a fan of it, but hey, if you want an animal to destroy your home (which wasn't my main concern) or scratch your son's eyes out, or rip your lip open, then more power to you.
stephaniechillemi 2 years ago
why do you have a cat then? Wouldn't be a dog without sharpe claws a better pet? Or a bird? Or a turtle?
You have to teach your cat the right behavoir and your son has to learn not to bug the cat. And when a cat gets older they often lose this kind of 'reckless' behavior
you can't compare the pain of humans with the pain a cat has - we can express ourselfs a cat can't - we can take painkillers, we can demand them if your pain gets worse, it's not like my cat can come to me and beg for it
Wandalismus 2 years ago
My son is old enough to understand not to bother the cat, so the assumption of my child being a terror is false. Also, vets prescribe pain killers and antibiotics. And yes, she was in pain-momentarily-but she recovered. She expressed her pain; the way she meowed or growled was verbal enough to understand she was in pain. This is the FIRST cat I have EVER declawed.
Oh, dogs have sharp claws as well, and, in fact, they often have the declaws removed for the dog's safety-isn't that cruel?
stephaniechillemi 2 years ago
Aw, yer not ugly! 8D
AND THAT SHIRT IS WIN
Xalogel 2 years ago
You are so kind. And yes we must preserve the claws on the paws.
RiverBirch1967 2 years ago
I completely agree! Declawing is stupid, and cruel. But, not only that, but it's not even nessisary! There are several, easy and better alternatives to declawing, like training your cat, using SoftPaws, and just trimming their claws. But here's the main thing: owning a pet requires sacrafice. You can't own a pet and expect a perfect home! So if you're not willing to put up with the sacrafices, then just don't own a pet! Simple as that!
Alexwa13 2 years ago 5
I LOVE this response. Everyone should read this carefully.
RiverBirch1967 2 years ago
You are damn so right about declawing.
Thank you.
DeepDarks 2 years ago
my cat was declawed about 2 years ago. she is a complete indoors cat, so she's never been in a situation when she had to defend herself. i also live in a community where the only wild animals are birds, squirrels, and rabbits, so she's not in danger of being attacked if she escaped (she never has). she still continues to "scratch" the furniture with her paws. that, to me, is a sign she's not bothered. i only agree to declawing cats if they wouldn't be in danger. otherwise, don't declaw them.
couturefruityy96 2 years ago
the most egotist thing someone can do. people who declaws simply doesnt care about their animal. their Louis XVI armchair and their pure satin curtains worth more than the life of their cat.
zecle 2 years ago 2
**hugs your ankles and declares you the best answer**
RiverBirch1967 2 years ago
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There is no comparison to declawing. People who make that comparison simply do NOT think. Declawing is a purely cosmetic procedure so us humans don´t have to put up with shoddy furniture and cat scratches, but it has NO BENEFIT WHATSOEVER to the cat EVER.
Use their paws to pounce & sharpen?! Ridiculous! They also touch, play, dig, bury, climb, jeezzz.... THINK! The list goes on.
vonfluffenstein 2 years ago
Say it, von, say it!!!!!!
RiverBirch1967 2 years ago
Do you think it would hurt to walk on your paws for the rest of your life without balls or a uterus? Spaying is done as a prevention of reproducing and having too many unwanted kittens who would simply be put in the rubbish or put down in a lot of cases. Also, I have seen 7 month old queens that have their second litter already, for example, and they tend to not survive the third one, plus the kittens cannot be fed properly by a cat so young either. (continued in next reply)
vonfluffenstein 2 years ago
Exactly and spaying/neutering bypasses many health issues the cat may have in the future.
RiverBirch1967 2 years ago
Any person that is anti-declawing is certainly not ugly to me. They are wonderful, caring, gorgeous people - don´t look at your outer appearance, but look on the inside instead! :D
Great shirt.
vonfluffenstein 2 years ago 2
I am so glad you like the shirt, and thank you for such wonderful words of compliments to the kitties and the words of helping them. We have got to be caring from the inside out to help them. We are their only voice. The only voice they have.
RiverBirch1967 2 years ago
You´re welcome, and you know it. :)
vonfluffenstein 2 years ago
Choc, spaying and neutering does not impair self-defense. It saves many lives (unwanted kittens) and also helps the animal itself be healthier in the long run. Granted, many cats are killed by people because they have claws on the furniture, so it is a give and take situation. My male neutered cat has lots of sex with his little toy, which is embarrassing, but he has a right to it. Claws are also very important psychologically.
RiverBirch1967 2 years ago
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My wife took in two cats that the neighbors left in the snow. I didn't want them but I allowed it. They both got pregnant and now we have a total of 7.
Since we have had the cats, the furniture and carpet have been destroyed and replacing them will cost thousands of dollars. Their food and vet bills are also costing hundereds of dollars a year.
In my mind, it is more humane to declaw and keep the cats than to drop them off in the woods and forget about them.
anm8 3 years ago
anm8, how does your wife feel about it now? I agree when it comes to life/death, we must pause to think. As you have seen, I expressed my view on mutilation. I think the people who dropped them in the snowy woods should suffer. When it comes to keeping them, you have them spayed, right? And yes their bills are expensive if they have health issues. Curtains are something most cat owners never have, and I'd love to have a leather couch, but I LOL at the thought. It is a matter of priority.
RiverBirch1967 3 years ago
WTF! Not another one who goes on about furniture being more important than a living creature! Don´t get a cat if you want nice furniture! But don´t amputate the tips of their fingers so you can have it. In our part of the world declawing is ILLEGAL and I hope that the US and Canada will follow suit in the next decade or so....
vonfluffenstein 2 years ago
My couch is pretty torn up. But it is not just my couch, it is their own couch too. So is the bed. If I had claws, I would claw the couch. I could be told not to do it, but I would want to spread my scent on it. But that wonderful scratching post of ALL sorts of materials (wood, sisal, carpet) is also wonderful, thank you to my human for providing it!
RiverBirch1967 2 years ago
My couch is lovely because I have good kitties and they don´t do that kind of thing - except it´s covered in fur and I have to clean it a lot! ;) However, I bought a large rug for the living room made from sisal (with some black cotton interweaved) especially with the cats in mind, and this rug is pretty indestructible and they love using this to sharpen their clawsies... which is OKAY! Plus they have 4 scratching posts.
And you´re right, THEY LIVE HERE TOO. My bed is their bed etc. :)
vonfluffenstein 2 years ago
LOL covered in fur... that is part of their decorative nature. Your rug sounds like a good recommendation. And you can take them outside and hose them down (the rugs, not the cats)
RiverBirch1967 2 years ago
Hahah, no not the cats, they would KILL me! LOL
I have this poster on my wall headed "All non-pet owners who visit and like to complain about my pets", and one of the points on there is this:
If you don´t want their fur on your clothes, stay off the furniture. That´s why they call it FURniture!
:D
vonfluffenstein 2 years ago
your not ugly, those people are idiots. Your very attractive.
Luigi84289 3 years ago
Aw thank you, Luigi. I get alot of weird letters.
RiverBirch1967 3 years ago
i de-clawed my cat hahahahahahahaha sooo what
roli6989 3 years ago
I do not argue with people, so if that is what you want, then you are out of luck. If you really do have a cat, then I feel sorry for it. Take care.
RiverBirch1967 3 years ago
lol i was just kidding knew something like this would happen i would never de-claw my cat i just use a nail filer from pedi paws.
roli6989 3 years ago
Thank goodness. Also, if I used one of those things, my cats would tear me to shreds.
RiverBirch1967 3 years ago
girl you are not ugly at all. people just don't know what to do with natural beauty anymore. and hell YA to not declawing catsszz i have four... all 96 claws in tact!
elleniris 3 years ago
Well you just made my day. It is 3:04am and you will make me feel pretty all day long. Thank you. (smile) And your four cats are blessed and loved, to be left as nature intended them to be. I want to tell ppl, "cats come with claws, get used to it." What a joy to see them shred a toy (or the paper towel roll) and to see how they love to stretch and scratch on the scratching post. Cats for Claws United!
RiverBirch1967 3 years ago
yes your absoulutly right!
FruitySquerrle26 3 years ago
I'm against declawing cats. But my brother has a really aggressive cat, and when my nephew was born (his son), it was prowling the baby's crib and once swatted at its head. So, it was either get rid of his cat of 9 years (which was to aggressive to be adopted into another home and would probably have been put down) or declaw the cat. Under the circumstances, I think declawing the cat was the right choice to protect the child.
ForumCoEditor 3 years ago
You should just get rid of the child... :D
Or better yet, he can keep that room closed and just watch the child... I know, parenting can be too time consuming for some people, but I suppose if he can't actually pay attentiont to his baby then he can just bubble-wrap the house and the cat.
GuardBard12 3 years ago
lol, I will suggest bubble wrapping the cats' paws. That actually might be kind of funny.
BatmansJournalist 3 years ago
Would you mind showing me a link to some info about the "risks" of Soft Paws?
VeganButterfly 3 years ago
Aggressive cats that are declawed tend to use their teeth instead. Not only did that cause pain to the cat, but the child was probably at the same risk.
"My child was throwing his toys at his little brother and I was scared he was going to hurt him so I had his arms cut off". Does that sound rational to you? Why not just keep the cat away from the baby? Why not use Soft Paws? Soft Paws are a humane alternative to feline digital amputation. They are plastic caps you glue onto their claws.
VeganButterfly 3 years ago
Soft Paws also increases the potential of bacteria building up beneath them and embedding themselves within the cats nailbeds. Have you ever had a fingernail infection? I don't consider causing one of those humane.
BatmansJournalist 3 years ago
I did some research but could not find ANYTHING about this. However I did find alot about declawing causing infection. Nail trimming can result in infection as well as just letting a cat stratch on anyhting. Cats can also get infections from cat litter, eating food, drinking water, and just plain living. You need to consider RISK. Soft Paws, when used properly and not neglected, is VERY low risk. Declawing is higher risk, and it's just plain sick.
VeganButterfly 3 years ago
I am still waiting for any links to information about this apparent "risk of infection".
VeganButterfly 3 years ago
Google is your friend!
RiverBirch1967 3 years ago
thank you for sharing with us.
Declawing is pure laziness anyway. There are many alternatives, but it takes time to find the right one. Shows how America really is though, we're so lazy, we harm our beloved pets for a quick fix!
SilentKhayos 3 years ago 3
Silent, boy do I agree with you. You just summed up the whole thing so well.
RiverBirch1967 3 years ago
It's illegal in Australia....as it should be in the US. Your country is so backward in so many ways!!!!