Posted by Melody on October 26, 1997 at 22:49:10:
In Reply to: Should I declaw my cat posted by Arika on September 12, 1997 at 19:01:23:
: My cat's claws grow very fast, are extremely long and big (like talons on a hawk).
: He hates to have them trimmed. Even at the Vet it takes 3 people to hold him down and he screams like he's being killed and
: will often pout for days afterwards.
: Normally I wouldn't think about declawing, but if they're not kept trimmed often (which is very traumatic)
: they get caught on the carpeting, couch, chairs, anywhere theres fabric and I'm afraid he's going to injure himself.
: Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Just think of how he will react if you declaw him!! You have SEEN how he reacts to just trimming! traumatizing him with this humane procedure will likely alter his personality badly forever.