Originally Posted by bearisgray
I think de-clawing a cat is a terrible thing to do to it. Last time I checked into it, the whole end joints of the cat's toes is removed.
How would you like to have the last joint of your fingers cut off?
One can clip and file their nails so they are less sharp.
The animals probably don't think that having their sexual organs removed as being "fixed" - but it makes their owners' lives easier.
Some plants are poisonous to animals. You might want to check that out.
I am sorry I am a little frustrated. I know there are good families out there. We just rescued a declawed older cat that had been outside and unable to survive. She weighed 4 lbs when we got her. She was 10 yrs old. Whether she snuck outside or was put outside it was unfair. She was starving to death.They cannot survive or protect themselves. Declawed cats can go to biting to protect themselves. We have had plenty of those given to us. Get several scratching post for them to scratch. Trim their claws, and for a short time you can get double sided tape that they hate the feel of and put it on your furniture. Another thing I have heard is to put orange peels next to furniture. Cats do not like the smell. This has been untested by me. I have 8 cats all indoors. They get along great, no one is declawed, all use scratching posts. If I can just get them to quit shedding I would be happier. :) Two kittens are great together. They don't get lonely and most mischief is with themselves. Clean the litter box every day and there will be very little smell. Cats do not like dirty litter boxes and will do their duty next to the box if it is dirty. If you want to use clumping litter use it when they are older. The clumping can stick to kittens privates parts and cause them to be unable to potty. Okay I am finished.