March 29 is Declaw Awareness Day
Don't do it!
A topic that I fiercely believe in; leave those paws alone.
Organizations that are working tirelessly to educate the public and veterinarians about the pain and danger that this procedure does to cats, and others who support making it illegal:
Declawing is a surgical procedure, sometimes inaccurately termed “onychectomy,” which means “removal of the nail.” In reality, more than just the nail is removed. The animal’s toes are amputated at the last joint, which is the only way to remove the nail (claw) that grows from deep within the toe bone. Most people do not realize that bone—not only the nail—is removed. The cat ends up walking on stumps, can have difficulty digging in cat litter, and the pain will cause behavioral issues.
Most countries never adopted this practice, and those who still allow the surgery are changing their minds.
Why won't a cat lover like Taylor Swift speak up?
More veterinary offices are removing the procedure from their services voluntarily, but this needs to happen sooner rather than later.
Henry Update:
He's not eating, and backs away from food bowls.
He's been hiding underneath a table in the spare bedroom, because he knows I cannot get to him there.
Saturday morning, I managed to corner him long enough to smear some food on his face.
Oh, you should have seen the look he gave me, but at least he had to lick it off!
However, at night, he jumps onto the bed and allows pets and belly rubs.
The Hubby and I are making plans, and I've already volunteered to be the one who gets bitten, as that's what happened when we cornered Henry last October for his dental.
Thanks for the caring words, and I'll keep y'all updated.
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