The Cruelty Of Claw Removal
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The Cruelty Of Claw Removal
Cats use their claws for various purposes.
The claws are important to cats, as they are an essential part of
balancing.
If you’ve ever noticed a cat jumping and latching on to a high object,
you’ve probably noticed that he uses his claws to pull himself up. When
climbing trees, cats tend to use their claws to latch onto the bark and
climb towards their destination.
Cats also use their claws for stretching, walking, and running as well.
The claws are also a cat’s primary source of defense against other
animals and humans as well. Most cats keep their claws extremely sharp,
as their claws and teeth are basically their only weapons. The claws
are also essential for using the bathroom as well, as cats use them to
cover up their mess with dirt.
Cats also use their claws to scratch things, which mark their
territory. Their claws have glands, which contain a secretion. When
they leave their mark on something, the secretion is transferred to the
area they scratched. This is detectable to other cats although not to
humans. Sometimes, they will also scratch something to remove the older
claw which will fall off and give them a brand new claw that resides
underneath.
As sad as it is, a lot of pet owners choose to put their own
possessions above their cat, such as their expensive furniture or
carpets. These cat owners are afraid that they cat will ruin their
furniture or carpet, and therefore will choose to get their cat
de-clawed. Getting a cat’s claws removed is a surgical procedure, one
that can only be performed by a veterinarian. The owner will need a
good reason though, as a vet won’t do the surgery just to keep one’s
furniture or carpet protected.
If you’ve been thinking of getting your cat de-clawed, you should know
that the process can totally change his personality. Once the cat is
de-clawed, he will be in pain and confused. He may not be able to jump
in the window or on the couch, and he may not be able to play like he
once did. Some cats, after being de-clawed, tend to get aggressive and
bite with their teeth. To make a long story short, the cat will be
completely miserable – which is a tough thing to bear for those who
love their cats.
Those who decide to own cats should know that a cat can scratch on
occasion. If someone isn’t prepared to deal with that fact, they
shouldn’t own a cat in the first place. Cats are great pets, although
they do have claws and they will use them on occasion. There are plenty
of other great pets out there, if you aren’t up for handling a cat. If
you’re just worried about your furniture or carpet, there are ways that
you can keep your cat from scratching on your belongings.
The first thing to do is to get your cat a scratching post and let him
know where it is and how to use it. You can also get a rush mat as
well, which will help your cat with his instincts to scratch. You may
have to demonstrate how to use the mat or the post at first, although
your cat should catch onto it quick. Once you have shown him the ropes,
he will scratch on the post or the mat – and not your furniture or your
carpet.
Although many don’t realize it, there are other ways to protect your
things other than getting your cat de-clawed.Getting a cat’s claws
removed is very painful and confusing to the cat, and may totally
change his outlook on things.
Before you decide to take the inhumane path of getting your cat
de-clawed, you should look into your other available options- your cat
will like these options much better.
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