You’re probably wondering if declawing a cat is cruel. If you have an indoor cat, do they need claws? Why would you want to declaw your cat in the first place?
First, let’s talk about how declawing works. Declawing is the process of removing a cat’s claws and the bone that supports them. Most cats are declawed on all four paws, but it’s possible to only remove one or two claws per paw.
Some people say that declawing should be banned because it’s cruel to animals. They argue that since cats are predators by nature, they should have their claws so they can catch prey and defend themselves from other animals. But this isn’t always true!
If your pet lives indoors and doesn’t need his or her claws for hunting purposes (or any other), then there are actually some benefits to having them removed:
- Less damage to furniture and other household items
- Less chance of infection or disease if your cat scratches himself
- Less chance of spreading disease (if your cat scratches you, there’s a low risk that he or she could pass along any illnesses or infections)
If you have more questions or wish to schedule declawing for your cat, please don’t hesitate to call us, your local veterinarians LaPorte, IN, anytime!
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