Many cat owners thought that declawing is the best way to get rid of furniture scratches. However, a number of cat owners too, complained that declawing did not do good to their pet and to them. Most veterinarians suggest declawing. Good thing, laser surgery is now available. Cats do not need to suffer much during the surgery.

Just like any other person or animal, your cat should feel calm on your way to the veterinarian. A cat carrier is useful to comfort the cat before and after the declawing procedure. Cats are usually uneasy after the procedure. Since they are not feeling normal, the best way is to provide them a comfortable cat bed to rest on as soon as you arrived home.

There are many issues faced after declawing. Most of which pertain to ethics, physical aspects and psychological behaviors of cats. By nature, cats are born with claws. Claws are important to defend themselves against predator. Also, cats use their claws to catch their preys.

Declawed cats should stay indoors. Otherwise, they won’t be able to defend themselves or run quickly to escape from predators. If cats found out that they are not able to defend themselves, they might act violently indoors. Cats scratch to relieve stress. If they were not able to scratch, there will be stress build up. This makes them moody. Also, other cat owners observed that after declawing, their pets turned out to be clumsy and restless compared before.

Scratching is innate in cats. Taking away their claws limits them from scratching. Sometimes, it takes a lifetime to suffer the pain of declawing. Contrary to what veterinarians claim, some declawed cats have sore feet in their entire life after the procedure.

The next issue is the litter box problem. Research cannot link a specific evidence why this problem is associated with declawing. Probably, the cat assumes that the litter box is associated with surgery. Fear and trauma are likely the reasons why the cat refuses to use the litter box.

It is difficult to keep out your declawed cat from defecating or urinating around the house if it ditches its litter box. It takes so much effort and a lot of money for home maintenance. Sad to say, when things happen this way, cat owners are having thoughts to get rid of their pets.

If improper declawing was performed, like any surgeries, it can lead to serious medical illnesses or even death. The complications are likely to be respiratory problems and blood loss. Also, declawed cats may suffer from walking and balance difficulties. In worse scenarios, it can result to permanent disability or paralysis.

Other than what was mentioned, here are some common issues faced after declawing:

*Lameness

*Arthritis

*Biting

*Muscle atrophy

*Infections

*Blood spotting

*Crippling

Declawing might not be the best decision to take. Before hopping in the decision, be sure to evaluate its pros and cons. You can also train your cat to use a scratching post. Nail caps, nail training and soft paws are other alternatives of declawing.

Ella Jasmine Hall enjoys writing for Thecatpetshop.com which sells cat carrier and cat beds as well as a host of additional products.

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Author Bio: Ella Jasmine Hall enjoys writing for Thecatpetshop.com which sells cat carrier and cat beds as well as a host of additional products.

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