Laser Declaw 24 Hours Post-Op

Jamie was declawed less than 24 hours before this video. He was declawed with a Cutting Edge CO2 Laser. The laser declaw is significantly less painful than traditional methods for declawing cats. In my opinion this is the only way that cats should be declawed. Just look at the results..... virtually zero pain and lameness.

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[0verthestars]

Around how much is laser declawing? I've heard it's very expensive.

[sbzip]

@0verthestars

Costs depend on the area of the country you live in and on the experience of the surgeon.

Usually 150-300$.

[sbzip]

Cats are declawed for a variety of reason. Most cats here is the US are indoor only pets. Some can be successfully trained not to scratch and destroy the furnishings in a home. Clearly this is best.

[SuperMrChameleon]

So cute.  Exactly how mine was though she did get a little upset because of her pain meds. They made her loopy and confused so she'd hiss but I know it was that and not the pain cuz she'd run around and jump like she couldnt feel a thing.

[sbzip]

Cool. Cats on pain meds can sure be interesting.

While these kitties must feel something, in my experience the results of Jamie are very typical. They seem to get around quite well and have only minimal visible discomfort if any at all.

This is a stark contrast to the more traditional methods of declawing.

I can't see putting cats though unnecessary discomfort, that is why I am such a proponent of this method of performing this procedure.

[sbzip]

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[AwesomePawsAcademy]

I have seen too many owners getting rid of their cats because a landlord doesn't want to the cat to scratch furniture, or they cannot seem to control the scratching or prevent playful clawing with children, etc, etc, etc. If the choice is de-claw or get rid of the pet, de-clawing is more humane. Period. It IS cosmetic surgery, it is not necessary, but it may very well save the pet from being euthanized in an shelter and allow the cat to stay in an otherwise happy home.

[josmeijers]

why would you de claw a cat ? cant you just teach your cat not to scratch at your sofa ? * not trying to troll * I am Dutch and in my country de clawing cats is considered a severe case of animal cruelty, I just want to know why ?

[jmacjr101]

thank god. I'm getting my kitty declawed tomorrow =/ hope she's gonna be okay

[drinksmokelie]

Lovely. The asshole maims cats and then warns everyone about comment language. That's probably what the Inquisition did after torturing Jews! At least he had the guts to open his filthy video to comments. Most of the cat assassins don't allow comments, probably because they suspect people like myself will chip in. DON'T DECLAW YOUR CATS. If you desperately need a declawed cat, go to your local shelters or search Petfinder. Don't give these sadists any money.

[NaurDulin]

Why declaw cats? Afraid it will destroy your furniture? Well buy big scratching posts for it and learn it to use those, and trim the claws yourself with a normal claw clipper. Its the same if your afraid it will scratch you, clipping its claws will reduce the damage on you. (and ofc its a cat, so it will act like a cat and scratch, cant handle it, then dont get a cat). If you get a pet, there will ALWAYS be a risk that it can ruin your furniture and should not be modified for our pleasure.

[MrSpemat]

well, maybe we should start cutting off people's hands so they can't use a gun and damage the planet… assholes!!

[jpets561]

As a natural instinct cats hide their pain. They could appear perfectly fine but be really hurting inside. You wouldn't know unless you were the cat. And ALL cats can be taught to use a scratching post. The only cats that "can't" learn it are the ones who have uneducated owners.

[helgesdk]

@AwesomePawsAcademy The real problem is the pet owners who make the decision. If you care so much about the animals, I really don't understand why you're promoting this procedure over much more humane alternatives like simple nail trimming or SoftPaws.

There are other options than just euthanasia, re-home or de-claw.

[helgesdk]

@AwesomePawsAcademy I would much rather see a cat re-adopted than going through this procedure. I also understand your decision, and I believe you love animals too.

The real problem I have with de-clawing is when people do it for convenience.

Think of this: If de-clawing was banned in your country, pet owners would consider their choices much more wisely. If they then choose euthanasia, well, what good are pet owners that kill their own pets in inconvenience?

[AwesomePawsAcademy]

@helgesdk :sigh: I am a CVT and assist in the surgical removal of claws...but also am extremely active in rescue. I do consider the consequences and counsel people before they decide...but the fact remains: euthanasia, re-home, or de-claw. I am pro-choice. Oh, yeah, and having over a decade of behavioral experience, modification of the behavior IS my first choice, but I would much rather remove claws, then feel the beating heart stop in my hands or have them wind up dead on the side of the road.

[AwesomePawsAcademy]

@helgesdk Sadly, you sound very ignorant and uneducated. Maybe if you worked with Rescues and have seen perfectly healthy pets euthanized because owners got rid of them for behavioral issues, you'd change your tune. Pain management is so advanced where I work that the cats have no idea what happened, until long after they are healed and there are virtually no long-term effects in today's medical world. Luckily the pets have people like me who advocate for their lives, not their claws, like you.

[AwesomePawsAcademy]

Everyone has a right to their own opinion - that's what makes this world interesting! With proper pain management after surgery, the cats don't feel a thing at all and love to walk, play, and knead just fine. If you elect the procedure, save the money for proper surgery and pain management. I work with a lot of rescues and foster animals and I would rather they stay in a home than be re-homed due to scratching.