Need advice about having my cats declawed?

My fiance %26amp; I are building a house and have spent a nice amount for furniture %26amp; etc. He has a dog %26amp; I have 2 cats. We are worried about the cats clawing up the new furniture in response to being moved to a strange place %26amp; because of the dog (the dog loves cats). I would love advice from anyone with a similar situation.Need advice about having my cats declawed?
if they don't claw your old furniture, leave them alone.Need advice about having my cats declawed?
I would try to keep from declawing your cats. make sure you have plenty of scratching posts and toys for them to use to avoid them from scratching on your furniture. Try putting cat nip on the things that are ok for them to scratch, get up on and play with. that has helped me
I've had people tell me that a product called Sticky Paws works well. It's like double sided tape you put on the furniture. I put the link below.





We've just always kept our cat's claws cut frequently and redirected them if we caught them scratching something. We have several scratching posts and one of those cardboard scratchers on the floor which we put catnip on frequently. The cats gat a treat every time we catch them using the posts.
De-clawing can be dangerous for the cat, the operation alone it's not pleasant.Also your cats could not survive out side without claws. Having a cat you have to take the rough with the smooth if you value your furniture more than the cats health i would think about re-homing your cats. i don't think you would like to walk around with out your nails just because you scratched something?
I've been in a similar situation as this. I've had many declawed cats and it makes for a very happy and peaceful home life. The furniture, carpets, and doors are saved and it's nice not to have to worry about it. I have never given away any of my cats and have never noticed any side effects form declawing. I also have a dog. He isn't a chewer, however, if your dog is you may want to crate him when you are not home or block off an area for him to spend the day. Anyway, good luck to you!
pls do not declaw the cat, he can wear soft paws, or have lot of scratching posts sprayed with car nip scent, you can spray your furniture with some pet repellent that you can find at the pet store.





90% of declawed cat are given away, because urinating outside of litter box, and the reason for that is the pain in the toes when they are digging in the litter, even though your cat seems painless.





they also learn to bite you, once you have them declawed
dont!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! cats love there claws how would u like it if someone snapped ur fingers off...plus its well wrong if they need to run away up trees and fences from dogs
De-clawing a cat is cruel. They need their claws like you need your fingers. If you seriously are more concerned with your furniture than your cats then get your cats rehomed.
i would not declaw a cat becasue they cut the whole firs joint off. Also they sell what they call claw caps at pet stores. They are rubber caps that go over the claws to keep them from bein able to claw. They also come in alot of diff colors . I found for my cats to not claw the house i got them a cat tree that i spray with cat nip ever so often
I agree if they do not scratch the current furniture they may not scracth the new furniture.


HOWEVER, moving can be very stressful and they may act up and scratch the new furniture regardless.


Declawing is NOT cruel.


Cats still use their claws in ways as if they had them or not.


You also have to consider your cats ages and health conditions.


Make sure to have pre-anesthetic lab work done and full physical exam. Make sure you vet is willing to do it, some are opposed and will refuse. If your vet will do it also consider the recovery time. Most cats will heal in 7-10 days but if they are older and over weight it can take longer. As cats mature their bones harden and it can be a little more painful. Discuss the best pain medications with your vet. Make sure they keep them at least 1-2 night before coming home.


If you don't want to declaw them, make sure you have plenty of scratching posts next to the furniture.


There are deterrants but they can be toxic to cats so check with your vet first.


Mentally, declawing does not affect cats. Lots of people tell you that their cats have been depressed since. They may be in pain or just lazy.


Of course every cat is different and you will just have to weigh out your options and again talk to your vet.
Do you know what declawing a cat entails?


Think of it this way: a declaw for a human would be like cutting the entire tip of our finger off, right down the the quick of the nail.


It's a very painful procedure for cats.


First try this:





First of all, keep your cats nails trimmed.





Secondly, get scratching posts! There are kinds made of carpet and kinds made of rope, or a combination of both. Try different kinds. Also, buy catnip and sprinkle some on and around the scratching post to lure them to it.





Also, there are plastic caps that can be inserted on the cats claws. This can be found at any pet store.





If all else fails, then talk to your veterinarian about declawing.





Also, remember that if a cat declaws it must remain an indoor cat as it will not have means to defend itself if neccessary outside.