declawing

Brandy wrote:

Plus, everyone seems to try to deflect
the argument every single time I bring up
the point that the problems existed
BEFORE declawing that it was thought
declawing would help with.

Such as?

First off, only a clueless vet with ZERO knowledge of cat behavior would
recommend declawing as a solution for *any* behavior problem.

Second, the main behavior problems that are reported in declawed cats
and ultimately result in their being surrendered are litterbox
avoidance, increased biting/aggression, and anti-social behavior. A vet
that would recommend declawing as a solution to any of these particular
problems should be relieved of his license to practice.


Megan



"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do
nothing."

-Edmund Burke

Learn The TRUTH About Declawing
http://www.stopdeclaw.com

Zuzu's Cats Photo Album:
http://www.PictureTrail.com/zuzu22

"Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one
elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and
splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then
providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision,
raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and
material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his
way."

- W.H. Murray

Brandy wrote:

Plus, everyone seems to try to deflect
the argument every single time I bring up
the point that the problems existed
BEFORE declawing that it was thought
declawing would help with.

Such as?

First off, only a clueless vet with ZERO knowledge of cat behavior would
recommend declawing as a solution for *any* behavior problem.

Second, the main behavior problems that are reported in declawed cats
and ultimately result in their being surrendered are litterbox
avoidance, increased biting/aggression, and anti-social behavior. A vet
that would recommend declawing as a solution to any of these particular
problems should be relieved of his license to practice.


Megan



"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do
nothing."

-Edmund Burke

Learn The TRUTH About Declawing
http://www.stopdeclaw.com

Zuzu's Cats Photo Album:
http://www.PictureTrail.com/zuzu22

"Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one
elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and
splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then
providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision,
raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and
material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his
way."

- W.H. Murray

From:


Real life:

http://www.southjerseynews.com/issue...y/m020103h.htm

This is great. I wish all shelters had this policy. I only wish the article
had actually told what declawing is since so many people think it's just
removing the claw and not an amputation of the last digit.

Lauren
________
See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe
Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html
http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html
Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm

From:


Real life:

http://www.southjerseynews.com/issue...y/m020103h.htm

This is great. I wish all shelters had this policy. I only wish the article
had actually told what declawing is since so many people think it's just
removing the claw and not an amputation of the last digit.

Lauren
________
See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe
Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html
http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html
Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm

From: "Kalyahna"

I've had a lot of luck with my fosters, Brandy, but there IS enough evidence
out there to show that declawing CAN have a great many negative
after-effects. Not every declawed cat will become a biter, or start
urinating inappropriately, or have complications, but the numbers are high
enough in the various articles and publications that have been posted from
very reliable sources to make it clear that a lot of declawed cats DO have
these after-effects.

Here is one example. Please read this:

http://hometown.aol.com/gcan746texas/index.html

Lauren
________
See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe
Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html
http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html
Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm

From: "Kalyahna"

I've had a lot of luck with my fosters, Brandy, but there IS enough evidence
out there to show that declawing CAN have a great many negative
after-effects. Not every declawed cat will become a biter, or start
urinating inappropriately, or have complications, but the numbers are high
enough in the various articles and publications that have been posted from
very reliable sources to make it clear that a lot of declawed cats DO have
these after-effects.

Here is one example. Please read this:

http://hometown.aol.com/gcan746texas/index.html

Lauren
________
See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe
Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html
http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html
Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm

In article ,
Â* enlightened us with...
kaeli wrote in
rec.pets.cats.health+behav:

Never mind. YOU are the one who has no understanding at all of
culture and its impact. Trying to explain that was a waste of my
time. I'm done.


You were done back when you tried to put words in my mouth and then
attack me with them to sell an idea. That's stupid, you were called on
it, you can keep trying if you like, but I agree it's best that you sit
down now.



If it makes you feel better to think it, dear, by all means.

*sigh*

-------------------------------------------------
~kaeli~
Why do people who know the least know it the loudest?
If that cell phone was up your a$$, maybe you could
drive a little better!
http://www.ipwebdesign.net/wildAtHeart
http://www.ipwebdesign.net/kaelisSpace
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In article ,
Â* enlightened us with...
kaeli wrote in
rec.pets.cats.health+behav:

Never mind. YOU are the one who has no understanding at all of
culture and its impact. Trying to explain that was a waste of my
time. I'm done.


You were done back when you tried to put words in my mouth and then
attack me with them to sell an idea. That's stupid, you were called on
it, you can keep trying if you like, but I agree it's best that you sit
down now.



If it makes you feel better to think it, dear, by all means.

*sigh*

-------------------------------------------------
~kaeli~
Why do people who know the least know it the loudest?
If that cell phone was up your a$$, maybe you could
drive a little better!
http://www.ipwebdesign.net/wildAtHeart
http://www.ipwebdesign.net/kaelisSpace
-------------------------------------------------

Brandy wrote:

Plus, everyone seems to try to deflect
the argument every single time I bring up
the point that the problems existed
BEFORE declawing that it was thought
declawing would help with.

Any vet that considers declawing an appropriate treatment for a behavior
problem is an idiot with ZERO knowledge of cat behavior.

The main behavior issues that arise in declawed cats and ultimately
result in their being surrendered are litterbox avoidance, increased
biting/aggression and anti-social behavior. None of these issues could
even be remotely considered to be curable by declawing. Any vet that
would recommend it for these problems should lose his license to
practice.

Megan



"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do
nothing."

-Edmund Burke

Learn The TRUTH About Declawing
http://www.stopdeclaw.com

Zuzu's Cats Photo Album:
http://www.PictureTrail.com/zuzu22

"Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one
elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and
splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then
providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision,
raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and
material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his
way."

- W.H. Murray

Brandy wrote:

Plus, everyone seems to try to deflect
the argument every single time I bring up
the point that the problems existed
BEFORE declawing that it was thought
declawing would help with.

Any vet that considers declawing an appropriate treatment for a behavior
problem is an idiot with ZERO knowledge of cat behavior.

The main behavior issues that arise in declawed cats and ultimately
result in their being surrendered are litterbox avoidance, increased
biting/aggression and anti-social behavior. None of these issues could
even be remotely considered to be curable by declawing. Any vet that
would recommend it for these problems should lose his license to
practice.

Megan



"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do
nothing."

-Edmund Burke

Learn The TRUTH About Declawing
http://www.stopdeclaw.com

Zuzu's Cats Photo Album:
http://www.PictureTrail.com/zuzu22

"Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one
elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and
splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then
providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision,
raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and
material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his
way."

- W.H. Murray