Declawing Kittens

http://www.petforumz.com/declawing-ftopict27669.html (declawing)
I am trying to find out if there is an alternative to declawing my cat. I have a 2 year old son who loves our cat and our dog. All three of them play together. The other day the three of them were in a pile on the floor and our cat, Juliet, scratched my son's ear, enough to make him bleed. Juliet ..
« I should also add that I had cats before I had babies and declawing them never crossed my mind. We never had problems because I always supervised my children. -- Lynne »
« i agree with everything said by the other posters about not leaving little kids with animals, kids as young as 2 don't really understand that a cat is not a plaything and is not a toy to be pulled a.. »
« -L, take a break, take a Usenet vacation, then come back when you're refreshed. People need advice, people need YOUR advice, because there are vets out there telling them their cats are going to k.. »

http://www.petforumz.com/help-declawing-ftopict25966.html (help - declawing)
I'm just devastated and could use some advice on how to handle this. My little cousin (like my little sister to me) is all set next fall to start college, and she's planned to be a vet since she could talk. The only thing that changes regularly is what kind of vet. (A few weeks ago, she was thi..
« Can you put her in room with a PC showing that website and leave her to it for a few minutes to read it? I am sure she is just mis-informed as you say. -- Niel H »
« Well, I could certainly email her the website. I just don't want to handle this in the wrong way, make her defensive to the point that she won't have an open mind. I do think she just had no knowl.. »

http://www.petforumz.com/Declawing-Cat-ftopict25964.html (Declawing A Cat)
I know this is a topic that keeps popping up over and over again but it just goes to you that even during the holidays people still think about declawing their cats. Tonight at Thanksgiving dinner I was shocked to learn that a couple of guests (they are a married couple) who I had known for yea..
« you can tell a person's real face by how they treat their pets »
« Honestly, I don't understand why people care about their furniture so damn much. It's just stuff. I never buy expensive furniture so that way I don't get upset if it gets ruined. If the cats sc.. »
« Well the worst part about this was because it was Thanksgiving dinner you can't make a scene. I was floored when she said she was taking their newest cat to get declawed. When I asked why she woul.. »
« I would have opened the door and said have a good night cat abusers are not welcome in my house You have every right to make a scene I told my wife sister's off in front of everyone so she woul.. »

http://www.petforumz.com/Declawing-ftopict15219.html (Declawing ?)
I am from the UK and I have noticed in several threads about declawing, is this common in America ? I have read of it in books and it is probably done in my country but I have never seen a cat that has been declawed. Personally myself, and I mean this not as a slight on anyone, but it is not ..
« Mad Dog purred: Well, since you're in the UK, you *should* know that it has been deemed illegal by your government, so if you know anyone who has a cat that has been declawed, it was done illegal.. »
« It is legal in the UK but only for specific medical reasons I gather the commonest reason is a chronic infection or tumour affecting a digit and even then it is only legal if only the affected claw .. »
« Per MaryL: Anybody have some suggestions on how to do this? We're striking out so far... -- PeteCresswell »
« Our Government have deemed all manner of things illegal but lets not get into that, why "should" I know it has been declared illegal by our Government. I said it is probably done in my country bu.. »

http://www.petforumz.com/Declawing-ftopict13197.html (Declawing)
Dear All, I am a cat owner in the UK, where declawing is extremely rare, besides which not only is my cat more important to me than the furniture but she's a great user of her scratching posts! I'm interested in hearing about people's opinions on declawing; why you did or didn't do it, whether you..
« WELL SAID! »
« , *Never* declaw a cat! »
« people's Im of the "do not declaw your cat" side of the fence. I have 5 indoor only cats all with claws. I think God gave the kitty claws, and he's not himself with out them. Like a rose with out.. »
« I'm very heartened by the "anti" response, interesting how no one has come forward to defend it yet? Surely with it being an apparently totally unnecessary procedure it should be a simple thing to o.. »

http://www.petforumz.com/Declawing-compulsory-ftopict28084.html (Declawing "compulsory"?)
I have just read a "letter to the editor" (those able to receive British TV will find it on ITV1 teletext page 328, sub-page 3 of 11, until 17 May). The letter includes this statement: "I think in America all kittens have to be 'declawed' by law to protect the young birds, especially the fledgli..
« Oh, my! No, there is definitely NO such legal requirement here. In fact, many Americans are vehemently opposed to declawing. I personally believe it is a barbaric, cruel procedure. -- Lynne »
« ------------ There is absolutely no American law that says kittens have to be declawed (by law) in the United States. Declawing is mutilation. It is not merely removing the cat's claws but rather .. »
« I have had cats for more than 30 years and never had any declawed. There is no such law in the US. Patty »
« More or less what I thought the situation was. Thanks! The very reason that my hackles were raised! If I were feeling charitable, I could assume that he/she (only the initials of letter-writers ar.. »

http://www.petforumz.com/Behavioral-Problems-ftopict27851.html (Behavioral Problems)
I am looking to get a new kitten since my Snickers passed away on Feb 5, 2007. I was speaking with a lady that is selling kittens. I was telling her that my family normally declaws all the paws. She was telling me that declawing all the paws on cats can alter their behavior with the litter box and..
« Google for your answer it will keep the peace for all involved The question of declawing is going to open a can of worms that is getting very old and tiresome in the cat groups. »
« ---------- I'm a little confused. Your cat didn't simply pass away. You previously posted that you had your cat euthanized because you couldn't afford to pay for his medical care (thyroid medicati.. »
« do not declaw your new cat if you get one, i repeat DO NOT DECLAW YOUR CAT, it is cruel, unnecessary, and is basically inflicting lots of pain and mutilation on an animal for no decent reason other .. »
« I must admit that I'm confused too. I tried to help you when you posted, but you went ahead and euthanized your cat before reading any of the responses. Getting a kitten means lots of expenses, shot.. »