The Negative Effects of Cats Declawing

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     Are you planning to declaw your cat due to the damages on your furniture pieces? If so, read the article first to know the impact of taking off cats claw on their well being and health. The valuable information you gained by reading the information below will help in your decision of removing cats claws.

Cats are already part of your family and as pet owner, it is your responsibility to look after their welfare and well being, but there are cat behaviors which are destructive to your appliances and other furniture pieces at home.

Before you make drastic decision, do some research or ask your veterinarian of the pros and cons of your action. Remember that cats and humans are two different creatures. If cutting of your nails has no effects on you, then it is a different thing for cats because declawing is considered a major injury for them. It is not like having manicure or pedicure, but removing their nails involves major surgery which wounds take time to heal and to recuperate.

It is comparable to amputation because you are removing the last joint of cats' toes. Remember that cats are active animals who love to walk, jump and scratch around. How can they normally perform all these things when they are experiencing pain in their feet?

Because of its inhumane nature, the U.S., Germany, New Zealand, Brazil, Australia, England, Europe and other countries worldwide banned the declawing and considered it illegal, inhumane and left physical and psychological problems that last a lifetime. Animal protection organizations believed that removing cat's nails would only benefit their owners.

Disadvantages of removing cats' nails:

Cats are at risk of developing infection and complications.

They often develop litter box problems because their litter hurts their feet, thus they started pooping and peeing anywhere in the house, resulting to unpleasant and foul smell of urine and cat waste all over your home.
Without their claws, they cannot defend themselves from predators and their enemies. They cannot climb trees and run away from harm.

They start to bite and become unsociable creatures. Because they do not have their nails to scratch, they begin to bite things as a way of releasing their frustration and anger.

Other options to consider than removal of cats' nails include:

You can purchase nail caps and glue it to their nails to prevent damage to furniture items due to scratching.
You can just trim excess nails and keep them short.
You can buy scratching post for them.
You can also put scented sprays on furniture items so they would not scratch them.

It is natural for you to seek solutions to scratches on your furniture pieces, but you also have to consider the health and well being of your cat as well. Yes, it can solve your problems, but you fail to consider its long-term consequences. If you love your pet, then the method is not suitable for them because you are subjecting them to an inhumane and cruel procedure.