Declawing Cats Pisses Me Off!

declawing a cat is like removing the fingers at the first knuckle.

They don't pull them out. They chop them off at the first knuckle. Think of having your fingers chopped off at the knuckle above your nail. Explain that to her and she may change her mind, especially if she thinks it's just the removal of the nail. There is a procedure when they cut the tendon so that the can't can't extend the claw, but you have to continue to trim their nails otherwise they will get ingrown. if you are going to do that, you may as well just trim them weekly, which will keep down most of the damage. As long as you get them used to it as a kitten and be careful not to cut the quick, it only takes 30 seconds to do.

Most people today are unethical scumbags and look at animals as if they were objects. Very sad.

I just yank em out with a pair of needle nose plies. Saves a vet visit and bill.

educating people about the hazards of declawing an animal is not narcissistic, nor is it my opinion. it's based on fact.

mind my own business? shall we do that about every issue that's wrong in the world - just let things be when people do things that are wrong and cruel? how will anything ever change in the world if we 'mind our own business' and fail to speak out about things that matter? if we all just mind our own business, look the other way and essentially not give a shit, the world would be even more fucked up than it already is. shall we mind our own business if we know a child is being abused? declawing is a form of animal abuse. there is no reason for it other than it protects their master's furniture. that's a pathetic reason to remove a cat's claws.

if you feel so strongly that I mind my own business, why are you minding mine?

I am against it too op. I feel that they need their claws in case they get outside and have to defend themselves...and yes to me it is horrible to do. People say they do it to protect thier furniture. That pisses me off cause you can teach your cat to not scatch the furniture.

And your stance on neutering ...

a family member is about to get her kitten declawed (they wanted to do it months ago but the cat has to be at least six months) even though i told her it was not a good thing to do. she insists on talking to me about it anyway, as if i approve.

i love animals (i'm an abolitionist vegan) and have had pets in the past. i'm not sure if i could 'own' more animals because i'm not sure it's right. pets are more for the enjoyment/company of humans than for the animals. obviously there are a lot of animals that need rescued (don't get me started on breeding) but this declawing, docking, clipping, vaccinating, chipping is sick domestication of animals.

a family member is about to get her kitten declawed (they wanted to do it months ago but the cat has to be at least six months) even though i told her it was not a good thing to do. she insists on talking to me about it anyway, as if i approve.

i love animals (i'm an abolitionist vegan) and have had pets in the past. i'm not sure if i could 'own' more animals because i'm not sure it's right. pets are more for the enjoyment/company of humans than for the animals. obviously there are a lot of animals that need rescued (don't get me started on breeding) but this declawing, docking, clipping, vaccinating, chipping is sick domestication of animals.

declawing a cat is like removing the fingers at the first knuckle.

My cats are declawed on the front.

If they were angry at me they could just leave.

But they stay, so I suppose they enjoy our deal. No claws for free food, home, security and love.

Decapitation is a much better option.

I agree with what you have to say about de-clawing, but then you went and said something stupid: "and cats ought to go outside not be caged all their life."

The domestic cat, whether a pet or feral, is detrimental to the natural species in the environment you let them roam around in.

The natural wildlife has every right to be here, and people like you who let their domestic animals loose on the environment are a BIG part of the problem.

AND THAT REALLY PISSES ME OFF!

WTF are you nuuuts???

I did no know such a practice even exist.

OMG I have trained my cat with much love and patience to watch out when she uses her claws

and she is so careful you would not believe

makes me angry to hear that I would punch your family member in the face for just think about that! GRRRRRRRRRRR!