Do you guys do declawing?

Jamal Oglesby | Oct 13, 2019 | Category: Veterinarian in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Tri Becca | Oct 13, 2019

They do declawing, however, they do their job by providing all of the information about the risks to the kitty as well as safer, less invasive alternatives so that you can make an informed decision. I asked about it and my vet explained how its like cutting off all of a person's fingers, pain, risk for infection, and risk for injury due to the surgery and due to removing the pet's defenses. When I heard all that, I was like hell no! I didn't think it was that serious, but once she explained all that I did not want to oyt my cat through all that. I got the feeling they want you to make a fully informed decision but they really don't like to do the surgery. She recommended regularly clipping her nails, SoftPaws, and 2 sided tape on the corners and places I don't want her to scratch. I don't know if or her vets exolain all this because i think if they did no one would go through with it.

Sarah Hill | Oct 13, 2019

I agree with what Matt said--ethical vets will not do this. If you are having problems with your cat scratching in unwanted places, get in touch with a cat behaviorist. They can help you!

Matt D. | Oct 13, 2019

I don't think they do on a moral basis. It causes a lifetime of paw pain for the cats.

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