Cat declawing started around the middle of the 20th century by dogfighters who appeared to have declawed cats themselves and then thrown the cats to their dogs as “live bait” to warm them up for an impending fight. Then veterinarians appeared to have cottoned on to it, renamed it “onychectomy” to make it sound …
This is a list of quotes from vets, scientists and specialists on one topic: Declawing often leads to litter box aversion. The quotes come from the Save Our Paws website. “In some cases, when declawed cats use the litterbox after surgery, their feet are so tender they associate their new pain with the box… permanently, …
How do I care for my pet AFTER I declawed her? This is a question asked by Libby, a visitor to PoC, who showed annoyance in her comment. I think her annoyance was misplaced but she did get me thinking. I would rephrase the question: How do I care for my cat after declawing? …
By Ruth aka Kattaddorra This poster and article were inspired by Marc who made a very apt comment on another article about the people who have their cats declawed because they are frightened the cat scratches them. He wrote: ‘The people who declaw cats should also go out in the garden and remove all …
I am sure a lot Americans think I am some sort of arrogant, animal rights, anti-declaw Brit who has no right to comment on anything that happens in America. I would humbly ask Americans to be patient with me. Just like other PoCers, I am a person who likes animals. I respect all animals …
By Esther I am not posting here to educate against declawing–there are plenty of informative posts here already. What I’m doing is posting my ideas–and asking for suggestions–for getting involved outside of the internet. Here are some thoughts. More ideas welcome. 1) Wear anti-declaw t-shirts, tote bags, pins, etc. 2) Dress up your cat …
India is becoming Westernised. This is demonstrated in many ways including developments in respect of the relationship between citizens and companion animals. Recently, there was a first in the cat world: a cat show in India. There are purebred cats in India but they are yet to get a pedigree (a family history). They will in time when they might create a proper cat fancy.
The latest, extremely pleasing development in India is the banning of animal testing for cosmetics. It sounds obvious that animal testing by cosmetic companies should not happen but it was only totally banned recently in Europe. By “totally” I mean including banning the importation of cosmetics made with animal testing from outside the European Union as well as animal testing of cosmetics within Europe.
I would like to see a declawed cat do what this cat is doing. I don’t think a declawed cat can hang on to a smooth post like this without claws. I don’t think he would get up it either. We frequently read statements from pro-declaw cat owners saying how their cat can still …
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