The Risks and Alternatives to Declawing Cats
What Is Declawing in Cats? Declawing cats is a controversial surgical procedure that removes part of a cat’s toes. Cats have three small bones that make up each toe, and declawing (onychectomy) is a surgical amputation of part (or all) of the toe bone attached to each claw. This procedure makes each toe shorter. Infections…
What Is Declawing in Cats?
Declawing cats is a controversial surgical procedure that removes part of a cat’s toes.
Cats have three small bones that make up each toe, and declawing (onychectomy) is a surgical amputation of part (or all) of the toe bone attached to each claw. This procedure makes each toe shorter.
Infections
Infection is a possibility after all surgical procedures, including when declawing cats. Keeping a cat’s feet clean after surgery is difficult because your cat needs to walk and use the litter box.
Alternatives To Declawing a Cat
There are some ways, however, where the damage caused by cat scratching can be limited.
Nail Trims
Frequently trimming your cat’s nails can protect your skin and your furniture from severe scratches. You’ll need to do this every two to four weeks with a pet-safe nail clipper.