I don't want to declaw my cat, what should i do?

Question

my husband and I were given a kitten from a friend around the same time we moved into a new apartment. we were told that we were allowed to have two cats in the apartment, but once we moved in, we were told that the cat had to be fixed and declawed (it's a furnished apartment).

he's only 3 months old, and we called the vet, and they said they won't do it until he's 6 months old. but i really really don't want to declaw him at all. i'll feel awful knowing that he had to get hurt because of me.

so is there any advice from anyone about what i can do?

Answer 1

go to your local Petsmart or Vet and ask about kitty claw boots. They are these little rubber things that you can place over a cats claws instead of declawing them. Also there is a neat groaming toal called perfect cut or something like that which allows you to trim their nails without hurting your pet. It's suppose to be top notch and will help keep your kittens nails from running things. Also place a few scratch poast around the home. Cat's naturally want to claw at things ... so set the house up for them to do so instead of on your curtains and dresses. My cat loves the cardboard clawing poast that lays on the ground in a little box. We place catnip on it and he just bakes out like a happy pot head. It might help you train your cat to use the clawing post to sharpen their nails.

This is all the help I can offer. Publix supper market has a nice little video on taking care of your pets ... you can seek it out as well ... it teaches you how to keep your cat from spraying and peeing on things, how to feed them, and other such useful tips for taking care of and understanding your kittens needs. Good luck.

Answer 2

Soft paws is a GREAT alternative!  They can be applied by a vet or bought and put on yourself, however I reccomend a vet do it because it can get a bit tricky.  And please spay or neuter.  It can prevent cancers, pyometras and other health problems not to mention help control the outrageous pet population.  That can be done at around 6 months as well and it really isn't a bad surgery...your cat will be back to his or her self by the next day!  Good luck

Answer 3

I wouldn't declaw the kitty just keep the claws trimmed down so it wont cause much damage. Also you can get a scratching post for it [= keeps them from scratchin up everything else.

Answer 4

Peticure

Answer 5

im kinda just answering for points but i can only think get a big rug put it a corner and trap it in the corner i really dont know sounds like ur outta luck

Answer 6

please, whatever you do, do NOT declaw the poor thing. That softclaws thing is an idea, but I still think they are uncomfortable, as I read many reviews about them when I considered getting them for my cat. I agree with the person above me, just pay a hundred bucks or whatever it takes to let the cat have its claws. Show the landlord how awful declawing is, get your cat a scratching post, and please please do whatever it takes to let your cat have its claws.  

Answer 7

Whoa.  Your landlord is advocating animal cruelty.

I would have a talk with them, armed with some documentation from anti-declawing websites or the ASPCA.

Cats with regularly trimmed nails who are also provided with a scratching post don't do much damage.

If worse comes to worse, you could agree to pay them a couple of hundred bucks for a new couch or whatever when you leave.

Answer 8

Declawing in some states are illegal because of the surgery.  You are essentially taking off up to the first joint of the toe, and it can cause permanent lameness and phantom pain for the rest of it's life.  You can buy soft paws - I have my groomer put them on so I don't worry about the mess with the glue.  I agree with the neutering/spaying - there is no reason not to - but I do not agree, at all, about declawing.  Check your state/county laws.

Answer 9

Wow, you're sure in a fix!  If you signed a lease, you should check the lease to see if there's any mention of declawing your cat.  If there is, then I'm afraid you only have two options -- declaw the cat or move.  If there's no mention in the lease of declawing, then I would think you and your cat have rights.  Maybe you should contact an attorney who specializes in animal rights, or an attorney who specializes in landlord/tenant law.  Check the phone book for attorneys.  I don't know where you live, but in my area, there are hundreds of them and many of them offer free consultations.  I did a quick search on the internet for animal rights attorneys and found TONS of them all over the country, so maybe you could try that avenue.  I sure hope this works out for you.

Answer 10

http://www.Meow-Kitty.com/alternatives-d...

Answer 11

your choices are simple:

1) move

2) dont declaw hide the cat and get thrown out

3) give the cat away

4) dont declaw and try to get away with it...

but if its in the lease agreement then you are out of agreement and the landlord can evict you...

I would not declaw a cat...its cruel...and its not like you are going to live there forever...

I would keep the cats claws cut down low...

Answer 12

Buy scratching posts, please do not declaw your cat.  It is very very cruel!!  How would you like the tips of your fingers chopped off??

Answer 13

The soft paws thing sounds like it is a good alternative....It is cruel to declaw a cat, I know people do it, but I really hate when humans do things to animals so they won't have to be vigilant....You can put some scratch things around, those carpeted houses, etc...Keep an eye on the kitten and work at training him to scratch only those things, learn how to cut his claws now, start doing it early (and do it correctly, don't hurt him or he won't sit still for it again) keep those nails trimmed....but absolutely get him neutered...that's important and very necessary...

Answer 14

GET " SOFT CLAWS "

BRB GOING TO GET THE LINK FOR YOU!!

EDIT:

http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.js...

watch the video too.

my mom uses these for her cat, then every two weeks takes her to get her nails trimmed to they over grow and stuff. our vet does it for free if your one of her clients.

DECLAWING A CAT IS LIKE CUTTING A HUMANS FINGER OFF FROM THE KNUCKLE!

Answer 15

cut his her claws very shortttt

Answer 16

if its the landlord's wishes...tell him about your concerns and if they dont want to deal with it...dont move into the apartment