Mishka was two years old when his owner had him declawed on all four paws and at the same time his teeth were removed. We are told that he had his teeth removed because he was ‘chewing on baseboards and … Continue reading →
This is more good news from Canada with respect to domestic cat health and welfare. The Newfoundland and Labrador College of Veterinarians passed a resolution that their members will no longer perform cat declawing from the beginning of next year. … Continue reading →
PETA – People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has won a court battle in obtaining a court order against the declawing of wild cat species. In fact the judge ordered an interim injunction against the roadside zoo, Wildlife in … Continue reading →
Several cat euphemisms come to mind. Euphemisms are used to hide the reality of what we do. It is the act of substituting a vague or mild term for one which might be considered to be harsh or blunt. Humans … Continue reading →
These are pet raccoons. The owners are particularly keen to have their long, non-retractible claws removed on all four paws. Raccoons’ claws are attached to bone like cats. Declawing raccoons is similar to declawing cats. Safari Animal Care Center in … Continue reading →
I notice that the lawmakers of Michigan are discussing the introduction of two laws relating to our pet cats and dogs which indicate that they are unwittingly species biased in favour of dogs. For cats, they have House Bill number … Continue reading →
It is difficult to image a more shocking and callous example of legalised cat cruelty by a veterinarian in league with the cat’s owner. Shocking. You don’t have to be an animal advocate to see the cruelty and thoughtlessness of … Continue reading →
The picture of the bandages is below the picture of the cat. The vet used an old pair of nail clippers to declaw this cat…What can you say? You just have to grieve and be angry and sad. The vet … Continue reading →
These declawing photos will upset you and so will the words but it must be seen and read. There is a lack of knowledge among cat owners of what the declawing operation really is. NOTE: BECAUSE GOOGLE ADSENSE CONSIDERS THE … Continue reading →
Canadian veterinarians have shamed American veterinarians by issuing a firm statement through their association, the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association, that they oppose the declawing of cats. It is an unqualified statement unlike that made by the AVMA which leaves the … Continue reading →
