Want Ideas on getting a pet for a disabled Parent
#13
I would beware of declawed cats. The declawing is very painful and debilitating for them and they often times have physical and mental issues with it. Neither of my cats scratch where they are not supposed to because I have scratching posts (ones with large, sturdy bases) throughout the house. After the kitten stage, most cats will not scratch a person unless you are playing with them that way.
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I agree that declawing is not a good idea. If you simply keep the cat's claws trimmed, that should be adequate. It's more important to choose the right cat. Sometimes the cat's history is known. If this is the case, a cat who has been the only pet of an elderly person is a good candidate, as he/she is used to a quiet household and keeping an older person company.
Last edited by Prism99; 04-18-2012 at 06:42 PM.
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I know this doesn't help you much, but I have a friend who works at a vet's office. They are looking for a home for a declawed neutered male. He is 100% litter trained, etc, etc, etc, and they cannot find a home for him. I guess my point is, look around for a declawed cat before you have that procedure done to a cat with claws. We have 4 indoor cats and I understand why someone would want a declawed cat!
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