When can i use regular cat litter after kitten declawed?

Question

When can i use regular cat litter after kitten declawed?

Answer 1

The best thing to use is news paper shreds i used yesterdays news my cat did better with plain news paper

Answer 2

we usually tell our clients 3-4 weeks, 2 weeks is sufficient enough for skin to heal but better safe then sorry...DONT DECLAW THEM IF U HAVENT ALREADY

Answer 3

Did you have your kitten declawed already?  If not, please reconsider.  Declawing is essentially the amputation of the last segments of the toes. There is no medical reason for which cats should be declawed. It is commonly performed because people worry that their furniture or children will get scratched, or because a landlord will only rent to owners of declawed cats.

Cats have an intrinsic physiological need to sharpen their claws. Even declawed cats will go through the motions; the scratching action exercises and strengthens forearm, shoulder, and back muscles. The marks left by scratching objects leave a message for other cats. This is why scratching posts may not be effective if they are not kept in a prominent position in the house; the signs are meant to be seen by other cats, even if there are no other cats in the house.

The surgical procedure itself is not innocuous. Although cats seem to recover quickly, it doesn't take much imagination to realize what a PAINFUL surgery this must be. Cats often suffer phantom pain and lameness after declawing.

There are practical alternatives to declawing surgery. These include the use of scratching posts, as well as products called Soft Paws, which are plastic nail caps that prevent the damage caused by sharp claws. Cats' claws can also be trimmed on a regular basis to keep them short and blunt.

Declawed cats should not be allowed outside except under supervision. They are at a serious disadvantage, as a carefully aimed claw strike is often enough to deter even the most determined dog, whereas a hiss just won't do.  It changes the way the cat bears weight on its feet, can strain tendons, and may promote the development of arthritis.

As for regular litter, you can - after the stitches are completely healed.  If the wound is not completely healed, it can cause permanent damage or a major infection.  The best idea is just to take the kitten to the groomers and have them put claw protectors on them.

Answer 4

sigh!!!!

first, I hope you will not declaw.  And, please consider other options before taking such drastic step. http://www.chathamanimalrescue.org/decla...

If the procedure has already been done, you should use a product like "Yesterday's News" (Petsmart has it) for about 2 weeks.  Please check with your vet's for their recommendation.

Answer 5

When I got mine done, they said a week after. The cats seemed ok with that.

Answer 6

Whenever the gaping amputation wounds heal.  Good job mutilating your poor helpless kitten.  Why don't you go chop off your own fingers and see when YOU want to start poking them into kitty litter, that should give you a good idea of when she's ready.

Answer 7

please don't declaw your kitten.  some people will say it's not a bad thing, but if you do some research on it, there are more cons than pros!

if you didn't declaw your kitten and someone else did, I don't know what to tell you, I've never owned a declawed cat and will never have my cat declawed.

if you already have declawed your cat, you are heartless and selfish