Question:
I am a supporter of declawing of cats, and I do not wished to be bashed for it. So if you're going to reply with a negative comment about how cruel it is, leave now and save face. I'm not posting to debate this with you.
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I have been getting my cats declawed for the past ten years or so and have never come across any problems whatsoever with hypersensitivity, infections, or behavioral disorders in my cats.
But today our youngest kitten came home from the vet's office after getting spayed and declawed and has shown signs of irritation. Her back toes looked uneven and crooked, and we assumed that the vet butchered her toes. Angry, but sympathetic to the "baby", we delt and comforted her. Yet, as the night moved on, we watched her warily as she licked and chewed her toes. It's gotten so bad that she busted whatever seal that held the healing skin in place and allowed it to bleed. Too much for our liking. On a white kitten, blood looks amazingly horrifying. Now we can only conclude that she's the one responsible for her back feet looking the way they do.
Tomorrow we're taking her to the vet to get her paws re-examined and if possible, bandaged. But for the many hours before that, we're keeping a very close eye on her. Not allowing her to leave our sight for a moment. I got the night shift.
Has anyone else experianced a situation similar to this? And if so, what was done to fix it?


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I think the bandages are a good idea -- it's possible the glue was itchy and irritating her. Bandages would keep her away from the glue til she is healed. Also, what type of litter are you using? Clumping litter is not recommended post-surgery. Perhaps some of the litter is getting stuck between her toes, causing her to dig?
This isn't a negative comment and I'm not being combative because I used to declaw all my cats as well in the past and never experienced any problems with pain, discomfort or pyschological problems. However, I do have to tell you that I know someone whose cat was crippled with arthritis in her declawed paws as she got older, and have heard of other serious problems developing. After hearing others' stories and doing more research, I changed my mind and will never declaw again. I hope someday you reach the same decision


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We're using shredded newspaper as litter, as we always do when one of our cats are declawed. Floor is freshly vaccumed, no odor reducing powder added. And our kitchen floor is swept and clean. We try to keep the house expecially clean during these times. *nods*


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You might need to get an E-collar for her until they are healed.


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An E-Collar is one of those cone-shaped pieces of head gear? Right?
If so, I have serious doubts that would work. The kitten has very long legs in comparison to her body size. Like giraffe legs glued to a turtle. Most likely she'd be able to reach them. But I will look into that, thanks. *nods*


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They come in different lengths.. if her legs are that long.. get one for a Great Dane


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LMAO! I can only imagine how trippy that would look. :-p
Do you know where they sell these collars? Like a petstore chain or something?


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most pet stores do.. if not, go back to your vet for one...


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I can only get E-collars at the vet. I think that it is definitely a good idea given that she is obviously making the situation worse.


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isnt there a way you can make your own E-collar???
Good luck to you and your kitty