Claws
Hello,
My cat is continually scratching my neighbours cars - they have caught him scratching up and down the wings, and on the bonnet. They have been decent enough about it, but patience only lasts for so long! My question is, is it legal or ethical or possible to get a cat's claws clipped/removed/something else to avoid my cat doing this? He is a domestic tom, aged 2 years. Thanks, D. |
David Wright wrote
Hello, My cat is continually scratching my neighbours cars - they have caught him scratching up and down the wings, and on the bonnet. They have been decent enough about it, but patience only lasts for so long! My question is, is it legal or ethical or possible to get a cat's claws clipped/removed/something else to avoid my cat doing this? He is a domestic tom, aged 2 years. Clipped, certainly. I clip my cats claws regularly. Removed? well, apart form the distaste that several people on this NG including me feel for this practice, ie we do not think it ethical, whether it is legal depends on your country which you did not name. It is illegal in much of Europe, legal in much of North America. Something else: people talk about SoftPaws. I know nothing about it myself. -- David Stevenson Storypage: http://blakjak.com/sty_menu.htm Liverpool, England, UK Emails welcome Nanki Poo: SI O+W B 11 Y L+ W++ C+ I T+ A- E H++ V- F Q P+ B+ PA+ PL SC Minke: SI W+Cp B 2 Y L W+ C++ I T A- E H++ V++ F- Q- P B PA+ PL+ SC- |
David Wright wrote
Hello, My cat is continually scratching my neighbours cars - they have caught him scratching up and down the wings, and on the bonnet. They have been decent enough about it, but patience only lasts for so long! My question is, is it legal or ethical or possible to get a cat's claws clipped/removed/something else to avoid my cat doing this? He is a domestic tom, aged 2 years. Clipped, certainly. I clip my cats claws regularly. Removed? well, apart form the distaste that several people on this NG including me feel for this practice, ie we do not think it ethical, whether it is legal depends on your country which you did not name. It is illegal in much of Europe, legal in much of North America. Something else: people talk about SoftPaws. I know nothing about it myself. -- David Stevenson Storypage: http://blakjak.com/sty_menu.htm Liverpool, England, UK Emails welcome Nanki Poo: SI O+W B 11 Y L+ W++ C+ I T+ A- E H++ V- F Q P+ B+ PA+ PL SC Minke: SI W+Cp B 2 Y L W+ C++ I T A- E H++ V++ F- Q- P B PA+ PL+ SC- |
On Mon, 7 Jun 2004 19:23:00 +0000 (UTC), David Stevenson
wrote: David Wright wrote Hello, My cat is continually scratching my neighbours cars - they have caught him scratching up and down the wings, and on the bonnet. They have been decent enough about it, but patience only lasts for so long! My question is, is it legal or ethical or possible to get a cat's claws clipped/removed/something else to avoid my cat doing this? He is a domestic tom, aged 2 years. Clipped, certainly. I clip my cats claws regularly. Removed? well, apart form the distaste that several people on this NG including me feel for this practice, ie we do not think it ethical, whether it is legal depends on your country which you did not name. It is illegal in much of Europe, legal in much of North America. Something else: people talk about SoftPaws. I know nothing about it myself. I believe these are like glue-on caps, not sure if they're available outside the US, I've certainly never seen them. I personally wouldn't recommend you clip any cat's claws who goes outside - their claws are their primary defence against attack from other cats/predators. Why don't you just discourage the cat from scratching the car? Squirt it with water when you catch it scratching, smear the bonnet with something greasy, if it's doing it at night, keep the cat in. There are umpteen humane alternatives. |
On Mon, 7 Jun 2004 19:23:00 +0000 (UTC), David Stevenson
wrote: David Wright wrote Hello, My cat is continually scratching my neighbours cars - they have caught him scratching up and down the wings, and on the bonnet. They have been decent enough about it, but patience only lasts for so long! My question is, is it legal or ethical or possible to get a cat's claws clipped/removed/something else to avoid my cat doing this? He is a domestic tom, aged 2 years. Clipped, certainly. I clip my cats claws regularly. Removed? well, apart form the distaste that several people on this NG including me feel for this practice, ie we do not think it ethical, whether it is legal depends on your country which you did not name. It is illegal in much of Europe, legal in much of North America. Something else: people talk about SoftPaws. I know nothing about it myself. I believe these are like glue-on caps, not sure if they're available outside the US, I've certainly never seen them. I personally wouldn't recommend you clip any cat's claws who goes outside - their claws are their primary defence against attack from other cats/predators. Why don't you just discourage the cat from scratching the car? Squirt it with water when you catch it scratching, smear the bonnet with something greasy, if it's doing it at night, keep the cat in. There are umpteen humane alternatives. |
David Wright wrote:
Hello, My cat is continually scratching my neighbours cars - they have caught him scratching up and down the wings, and on the bonnet. They have been decent enough about it, but patience only lasts for so long! My question is, is it legal or ethical or possible to get a cat's claws clipped/removed/something else to avoid my cat doing this? He is a domestic tom, aged 2 years. Thanks, D. It might be legal for vets to remove claws in US, but it certainly isn't ethical. It is mutilating the cat. A better solution for you - and certainly for the cat! - might be to stop it from getting to your neighbours' cars. Is it possible for you to fence in your garden somehow? Here is how we have fenced in our garden: http://www.dk-fritid-dyr-kat.dk/nyhe...&picnumber=228 You say he is a tom - does this mean he is not neutered? Neutering him might help keeping him closer to your home. Camilla |
David Wright wrote:
Hello, My cat is continually scratching my neighbours cars - they have caught him scratching up and down the wings, and on the bonnet. They have been decent enough about it, but patience only lasts for so long! My question is, is it legal or ethical or possible to get a cat's claws clipped/removed/something else to avoid my cat doing this? He is a domestic tom, aged 2 years. Thanks, D. It might be legal for vets to remove claws in US, but it certainly isn't ethical. It is mutilating the cat. A better solution for you - and certainly for the cat! - might be to stop it from getting to your neighbours' cars. Is it possible for you to fence in your garden somehow? Here is how we have fenced in our garden: http://www.dk-fritid-dyr-kat.dk/nyhe...&picnumber=228 You say he is a tom - does this mean he is not neutered? Neutering him might help keeping him closer to your home. Camilla |
circa Mon, 7 Jun 2004 19:53:45 +0100, in alt.cats, David Wright
) said, Hello, My cat is continually scratching my neighbours cars - they have caught him scratching up and down the wings, and on the bonnet. They have been decent enough about it, but patience only lasts for so long! My question is, is it legal or ethical or possible to get a cat's claws clipped/removed/something else to avoid my cat doing this? He is a domestic tom, aged 2 years. It is my understanding that declawing is not legal in the UK, where you are. Softpaws may be investigated he http://www.softpaws.com I have used them in the past with success. I would second the other recommendations you've been given. Laura -- Experience is the name every one gives to their mistakes. -Oscar Wilde |
circa Mon, 7 Jun 2004 19:53:45 +0100, in alt.cats, David Wright
) said, Hello, My cat is continually scratching my neighbours cars - they have caught him scratching up and down the wings, and on the bonnet. They have been decent enough about it, but patience only lasts for so long! My question is, is it legal or ethical or possible to get a cat's claws clipped/removed/something else to avoid my cat doing this? He is a domestic tom, aged 2 years. It is my understanding that declawing is not legal in the UK, where you are. Softpaws may be investigated he http://www.softpaws.com I have used them in the past with success. I would second the other recommendations you've been given. Laura -- Experience is the name every one gives to their mistakes. -Oscar Wilde |
"David Stevenson" wrote in message ... David Wright wrote Hello, My cat is continually scratching my neighbours cars - they have caught him scratching up and down the wings, and on the bonnet. They have been decent enough about it, but patience only lasts for so long! My question is, is it legal or ethical or possible to get a cat's claws clipped/removed/something else to avoid my cat doing this? He is a domestic tom, aged 2 years. Clipped, certainly. I clip my cats claws regularly. Removed? well, apart form the distaste that several people on this NG including me feel for this practice, ie we do not think it ethical, whether it is legal depends on your country which you did not name. It is illegal in much of Europe, legal in much of North America. Something else: people talk about SoftPaws. I know nothing about it myself. -- In this case the removal of the claws would force the owner to exercise another option - keep the cat indoors. It would be an extremely cruel thing to let a declawed cat roam freely. Claws can be easily clipped either by the owner or by a vet or groomer. SoftPaws mentioned above are glued onto the trimmed claw and I understand last 4 - 6 wks and then must be reapplied. They are available online and some groomers will apply them for you. The OP might want to consider building an enclosure in their yard where the cat can be outside but not able to roam the neighborhood. I also am wondering if the cat is neutered. W |
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