What affects us affects cats
by Susan (Calif, USA) I am very impressed with veterinarian Ron Gaskin of Main Street Veterinary Services in Shakopee, MN and want to recognize him as a good vet. He is a good vet for many reasons, most important to me is the fact that he doesn’t declaw cats and is listed on Dr. …
by Michael (London, UK) Yup, it’s true, the Metro Detroit Animal Care Hospital promotes declawing of cats as do many other veterinary clinics or hospitals in America. Another well known one I mentioned some time ago is Dr Forsythe’s clinic. It is bad enough to declaw cats but to promote it is unforgivable. The …
by Ruth (England) A very good point about my last article ‘Declawing, Defingering, No Difference’ was raised by Clare on facebook who said: ‘There is one difference, I think. A declawed cat’s entire body is affected, not just its fingertips’ She is right of course, thanks Clare. Poster by Ruth Declawing throws cats …
by Ruth (England) Some people have the misconception that declawing a cat is no worse than neutering him or her. When vet nursing I assisted at many cat spays and castrations and cared for the cats as they recovered afterwards. Both sexes wake up peacefully. Males usually go home the same day,theirs is a …
Declawing Kittens by Michael (London, UK) No, please, I beg you, don’t do it… Here’s why. First, though, please let me explain why I am building a page about declawing kittens when I have already built a page on declawing cats. The answer can be found in market research using keywords – phrases and …
I have very strong views about people who declaw cats. I cannot, therefore, resist writing more about it to join the other articles that have been published on the internet. What prompted me was a couple of emails that I read. I have turned these emails, that are true stories, into two fictional tales …
by Ruth (England) Many people trust their vet, sadly some are much mistaken in doing so. Taking a kitten for inoculations and advice about her health and welfare can be a good experience or a bad one. A good vet will give the impression that she has all the time in the world, she …
Declawed cat and no problem at all for six years by Declawedcatowner (Northernhemisphere) I adopted a four year old declawed cat six years ago. I advertised for one since I had antique furniture and did not want the cat sharpening claws on it. My cat has never showed the slightest problem or pain with …
