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Vermont Volunteer Services for Animals Humane Society Articles
Declawing can make placement difficult and takes away a cat's natural defense! This handsome cat had been declawed which made placement difficult in most homes where cats can enjoy going out of doors. Declawing a cat takes away an important natural defense against preditors in the great outdoors. Cats can be taught to use proper implements rather than woodwork, furniture, or other objects undesirable to some humans. Most cats learn quickly when someone is willing to take a little time to teach and reinforce proper behavior. Proper grooming of the nails in addition to training also helps prevent harm to furniture and other objects within the household. Taken, in part, from the American Veterinary Association position on declawing: * Scratching is a normal feline behavior, is a means for cats to mark their territory both visually and with scent, and is used for claw conditioning ("husk" removal) and stretching activity. * Owners must provide suitable implements for normal scratching behavior. Examples are scratching posts, cardboard boxes, lumber or logs, and carpet or fabric remnants affixed to stationary objects. Implements should be tall or long enough to allow full stretching, and be firmly anchored to provide necessary resistance to scratching. Cats should be positively reinforced in the use of these implements. ~Click here to view the Full article at the American Veterinary Medical Association~ |
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