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#11
October 5th 04, 06:55 PM
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"ceb2" wrote in message m... They are at Banfield Animal Hospital who have assured us that their procedure is much more humane because they don't do a full amputation and that since they are being spayed at the same time, it will be an easier recovery. If they are *not* doing a full amputation of the distal phalanx (last toe bone) of each toe, they are cutting *through* the bone. This method is generally thought of as causing more complications than the full amputation of the distal phalanx which itself can cause a host of medical complications. You are not getting current or accurate information. If they *are* removing the entire the last toe bone, they are using the prevalent method and are lying to you. If they are saying that the procedure is "much more humane", they are lying to you. Elective declawing, by definition, is inhumane. It is unnecessary surgery which puts cats at risk during and post surgery, it is done solely for owner convenience, changes a cat's gait and balance, and deprives cats of so much that is unique to cats. If you elected to have this procedure done knowing full well what is involved rather than provide them with and spend some time teaching them to use "acceptable" scratching posts/surfaces allowing them to express instinctive behaviour which serves many functions, you do not have your kitties' best interests at heart. How sad for these wonderful creatures. I am looking for insight from owners of declawed cats. Should I expect their behavior to be the same? They all have their own distinct personality and I would hate for that to change. Then why elect to subject them to a procedure which has the potential of doing just that? I AM NOT LOOKING FOR ANTI DECLAWING FLAMERS NOR AM I LOOKING FOR A DEBATE! Since you expected that this would be the case, it implies that you did some research - all the more distressing that you made this choice for these innocent beings. M. 
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#12
October 5th 04, 07:03 PM
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We have three 5 month old kittens; Princess Consuela Bananahammock
(don't ask), Roxie, and Grizabella. Today, they are all in surgery to get spayed and declawed. I know the general feeling among cat owners is that declawing is cruel and inhumane. Please, no flames and no guilt flingers. I already feel bad enough, but we have our reasons. They are at Banfield Animal Hospital who have assured us that their procedure is much more humane because they don't do a full amputation and that since they are being spayed at the same time, it will be an easier recovery. I am looking for insight from owners of declawed cats. Should I expect their behavior to be the same? They all have their own distinct personality and I would hate for that to change. I AM NOT LOOKING FOR ANTI DECLAWING FLAMERS NOR AM I LOOKING FOR A DEBATE! Right. So you posted just to let us know. Why post at all? Trollass. Sherry
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#13
October 5th 04, 07:03 PM
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We have three 5 month old kittens; Princess Consuela Bananahammock
(don't ask), Roxie, and Grizabella. Today, they are all in surgery to get spayed and declawed. I know the general feeling among cat owners is that declawing is cruel and inhumane. Please, no flames and no guilt flingers. I already feel bad enough, but we have our reasons. They are at Banfield Animal Hospital who have assured us that their procedure is much more humane because they don't do a full amputation and that since they are being spayed at the same time, it will be an easier recovery. I am looking for insight from owners of declawed cats. Should I expect their behavior to be the same? They all have their own distinct personality and I would hate for that to change. I AM NOT LOOKING FOR ANTI DECLAWING FLAMERS NOR AM I LOOKING FOR A DEBATE! Right. So you posted just to let us know. Why post at all? Trollass. Sherry
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#14
October 5th 04, 07:07 PM
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I can understand the spaying but why torture them by having them declawed?
If you feel so bad then why are you having them declawed? -- Cat Galaxy: All Cats! All The Time! www.catgalaxymedia.com "ceb2" wrote in message m... We have three 5 month old kittens; Princess Consuela Bananahammock (don't ask), Roxie, and Grizabella. Today, they are all in surgery to get spayed and declawed. I know the general feeling among cat owners is that declawing is cruel and inhumane. Please, no flames and no guilt flingers. I already feel bad enough, but we have our reasons. They are at Banfield Animal Hospital who have assured us that their procedure is much more humane because they don't do a full amputation and that since they are being spayed at the same time, it will be an easier recovery. I am looking for insight from owners of declawed cats. Should I expect their behavior to be the same? They all have their own distinct personality and I would hate for that to change. I AM NOT LOOKING FOR ANTI DECLAWING FLAMERS NOR AM I LOOKING FOR A DEBATE!
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October 5th 04, 07:07 PM
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I can understand the spaying but why torture them by having them declawed?
If you feel so bad then why are you having them declawed? -- Cat Galaxy: All Cats! All The Time! www.catgalaxymedia.com "ceb2" wrote in message m... We have three 5 month old kittens; Princess Consuela Bananahammock (don't ask), Roxie, and Grizabella. Today, they are all in surgery to get spayed and declawed. I know the general feeling among cat owners is that declawing is cruel and inhumane. Please, no flames and no guilt flingers. I already feel bad enough, but we have our reasons. They are at Banfield Animal Hospital who have assured us that their procedure is much more humane because they don't do a full amputation and that since they are being spayed at the same time, it will be an easier recovery. I am looking for insight from owners of declawed cats. Should I expect their behavior to be the same? They all have their own distinct personality and I would hate for that to change. I AM NOT LOOKING FOR ANTI DECLAWING FLAMERS NOR AM I LOOKING FOR A DEBATE!
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#16
October 5th 04, 07:15 PM
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"Sherry " wrote in message ... We have three 5 month old kittens; Princess Consuela Bananahammock (don't ask), Roxie, and Grizabella. Today, they are all in surgery to get spayed and declawed. I know the general feeling among cat owners is that declawing is cruel and inhumane. Please, no flames and no guilt flingers. I already feel bad enough, but we have our reasons. They are at Banfield Animal Hospital who have assured us that their procedure is much more humane because they don't do a full amputation and that since they are being spayed at the same time, it will be an easier recovery. I am looking for insight from owners of declawed cats. Should I expect their behavior to be the same? They all have their own distinct personality and I would hate for that to change. I AM NOT LOOKING FOR ANTI DECLAWING FLAMERS NOR AM I LOOKING FOR A DEBATE! Right. So you posted just to let us know. Why post at all? Trollass. Sherry heh. Dumbass is more like it. Like you only get what you are "looking for" in Usenet. Dickhead.
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#17
October 5th 04, 07:15 PM
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"Sherry " wrote in message ... We have three 5 month old kittens; Princess Consuela Bananahammock (don't ask), Roxie, and Grizabella. Today, they are all in surgery to get spayed and declawed. I know the general feeling among cat owners is that declawing is cruel and inhumane. Please, no flames and no guilt flingers. I already feel bad enough, but we have our reasons. They are at Banfield Animal Hospital who have assured us that their procedure is much more humane because they don't do a full amputation and that since they are being spayed at the same time, it will be an easier recovery. I am looking for insight from owners of declawed cats. Should I expect their behavior to be the same? They all have their own distinct personality and I would hate for that to change. I AM NOT LOOKING FOR ANTI DECLAWING FLAMERS NOR AM I LOOKING FOR A DEBATE! Right. So you posted just to let us know. Why post at all? Trollass. Sherry heh. Dumbass is more like it. Like you only get what you are "looking for" in Usenet. Dickhead.
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#18
October 5th 04, 07:15 PM
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"Cat Protector" wrote in message news:hpB8d.20957$3n.3972@okepread06... I can understand the spaying but why torture them by having them declawed? If you feel so bad then why are you having them declawed? Ceb2 DOES NOT FEEL BAD, CP.
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October 5th 04, 07:15 PM
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"Cat Protector" wrote in message news:hpB8d.20957$3n.3972@okepread06... I can understand the spaying but why torture them by having them declawed? If you feel so bad then why are you having them declawed? Ceb2 DOES NOT FEEL BAD, CP.
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#20
October 5th 04, 08:21 PM
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