Mrs. Bro. Adam Posted September 15, 2004 Author Share Posted September 15, 2004 Only 25 hours left before I get to see her again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 my two kitties need to be declawed - kind of the same situation you're in, mba. plus, they need to be declawed before we get a house and nice furniture. i don't want them to wreck it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Bro. Adam Posted September 15, 2004 Author Share Posted September 15, 2004 It's literally one of the hardest things I had to do! In fact, I was fighting going back and grabbing her, and apologizing her and loving her! But I knew that she was going to cost us more money than what we have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StColette Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 awww don't feel bad Teresa As a future Vet I promise that the kitty didn't feel a thing when they declawed her. She's going to be just fine There are only two things to try and keep a kitty from clawing up everything and that's either to have them declawed or take them to the vet every 3 or 4 months to have these special little plastic covers put over their claws. Either procedure doesn't hurt the kitty. Some Vets prefer to not declaw cats because it takes away the cats ability to defend itself if necessary. But normally most cats who stay outside for long periods of the day are not declawed because they don't tend to scratch up everything. So they use the alternative to put the little plastic covers over the claws. I assure you that you did nothing wrong and the kitty is fine And Angela I'm sorry to hear about your kitty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Bro. Adam Posted September 15, 2004 Author Share Posted September 15, 2004 I know, but she'll be feeling pain in the morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StColette Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 (edited) aww I promise she won't be in that much pain This type of operation isn't that serious [quote] The paws are bandaged before the cat regains consciousness. Compression bandages are usually removed the day after surgery. Most cats are sent home 1-2 days after the surgery. Cats are in some pain during the immediate postoperative period, but most are comfortable by the time they are released from the veterinarian’s care. For the first week or so, a newly declawed cat may step gingerly. However, they recover rapidly and usually without complication. The younger a cat is, the faster the recovery. Young cats often show no discomfort within days after the procedure. [/quote] Direct from a Veterinary Hospital site See kitty won't feel any pain, they say that they only feel pain right after the procedure but they are fine by the time they are discharge from the Vet hospital Edited September 15, 2004 by StColette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Bro. Adam Posted September 15, 2004 Author Share Posted September 15, 2004 All depending. I talk to the vet, and they said that they don't drug the cats they do up, like other vets do, because if the cat's drugged up, they're not going to feel anything, and are going to make themselves hurt even more. So, I'm sure that she'll have some pain (she's about 2), and anytime my cat's in pain, it makes me sad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scofizzle Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 [quote name='Phazzan' date='Sep 15 2004, 08:33 AM'] Shame on you MBA! Just think about what you've put that poor cat through... Poor poor cat [/quote] don't be such a hater phazzan...our poor MBA is obviously stressed about the situation. Plus housecats don't need frigin claws..all they do is destry stuff with them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theoketos Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 MBA your cat will still love you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howie Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 [quote name='Mrs. Bro. Adam' date='Sep 15 2004, 08:48 AM'] $$$$ She's already cost us over $200 in damages to our apartment, and we've lost the deposit because of her. She's an indoor cat, so she doesn't really need them to defend herself, cause she's not even allowed out of the apartment. We would've had it done last year, but we didn't think we had the $$$ then, but she's cost us more than we can handle. So, she's gotta get declawed. I'm doing it because I love her. She's constantly getting scolded and getting in trouble for using her instincts, so, by getting her declawed, she won't be getting scolded or in trouble for scratching up things, cause her instincts are kicking in. I love her, and I know she's going to be in pain [/quote] I don't believe what you did was wrong at all... I'm sure your cat would rather be a house cat with no claws than a cat with claws outside. A small price to pay to live inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Bro. Adam Posted September 15, 2004 Author Share Posted September 15, 2004 I was talking to a friend, and thought, one advantage for her will be that she gets to play with me, her mommy, more cause her mommy, me, won't have to worry about getting scratched up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasJis Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 We've always gotten our cats declawed. Inside is where cats belong. They live longer and happier lives. Outside cats die from disease, dogs, other cats, cars, etc. For those who haven't yet gotten their cats declawed, get just the front claws done. Cats will defend themselves mostly with their rear claws but need their front claws for climbing and hunting. Once a cat is declawed (even just the front) it [b]must[/b] be an inside cat. Keeping the rear claws is for just incase they accidently get out. MBA, your cat will forgive you. They always do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Bro. Adam Posted September 15, 2004 Author Share Posted September 15, 2004 :wub: Awww, jasjis, that makes me feel better...it really does! :wub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolmom Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 I don't think she'll hold this against you. In fact, she will associate you with all the cuddling and spoiling that she's going to receive... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Bro. Adam Posted September 15, 2004 Author Share Posted September 15, 2004 Between 21 and 23 hours until I get to see her again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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