Declawing Cats: The Painful Truth
- Jan 29
- 1 min read
Updated: Mar 24
Did you know that declawing a cat isn’t just like trimming their nails? It’s a surgical procedure that removes the last bone of each toe, and it can have serious consequences for your furry friend. 😿
Here are some of the potential fallouts of declawing:
🐾 Behavioral Changes:
Declawed cats lose their first line of defense—swatting and scratching—which can lead them to bite more readily. This behavior is often worsened by the chronic pain caused by the procedure.
🐾 Chronic Pain:
Removing the first bone of each toe permanently alters a cat’s posture, leading to arthritis and chronic pain. Additionally, it’s common for bone fragments to be left behind during the procedure, causing even more discomfort.
🐾 Lack of Mobility:
Declawing changes a cat’s posture, making walking difficult or even painful. Many cats avoid walking altogether. Without claws, climbing and navigating their environment also become much harder.
🐾 Removing Their Defenses:
If your cat spends time outdoors—or even escapes outside—they are left defenseless against predators or other cats without their claws to protect them.
Instead of declawing, try these humane alternatives:
✨ Regular nail trims
✨ Providing scratching posts or pads
✨ Using nail caps like Soft Paws
Let’s work together to keep our feline friends happy, healthy, and safe! 🐱💜
Fun Fact: Declawing cats is banned in over 42 countries around the world
Sam
PAACT Vice President
587-333-1782
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