I consider the US quite educated.

Actually, I don't really care for the short stubby dog tails and I like floopy ears...just look at my avatar.

As with any surgery there is pain and discomfort even for people but animals and people heal.

My vet is quite humane and kind as are his staff, he has been in practice many years...long enough for me to have 3 dogs put down (2 were 12 years old and 1 was 8 years old) due to age and serious health issues.

It's okay that you do not believe in declawing, many don't, but understand that just as many more do believe in having this done and it doesn't make us any less caring of our animal than you.

By the way - I have a declawed, spayed, happy, healthy, painless, 7 year old cat.

When I had Adora's front paws declawed, it was like there was no pain at all when I got her home. I gave her the pain medicine as ordered for 3 days but she was her happy little self. So I was just so traumatized to see her like this. I had a terrible night. I made a bed for her on my floor at the end of my bed, which she knows my room is usually a big no-no. She slept well and jumped on my bed about 6 AM. She still won't eat or drink but she let me take her dressing off. She growled at me the whole time but made no move to bite me. I have to take my Mom in to have pacemaker put in this morning so I will make sure she is on her bed on the floor just in case she wants to eat. I would never do anything to maime her. I love her to much.

It is painful and will be for weeks or even months. And the back claws seem to be more so than the front. What is hardest for me to see is the cat we have trying to jump up on a windowsill or perch and having nothing with which to grab and sliding off again.

Our vet tells us there is a much more humane way to declaw now and it's gaining popularity in practice but mostly, it's partial amputation of each toe. It's nothing like removing a fingernail. I had to think long and hard about making that move when we had a cat that was sherdding clothing that was hanging in a closet and pilling carpets with her claws but would not use a scratching post. Finally sent her to live on my sister's farm.

Hope all goes well with the pacemaker today and you come home to a calmer more comfortable kitty.

Let us know how your mom and the cat are.

I never had the back paws declawed just the front so I don't know how long your cats recovery will be.

Our cat jumps from a chair up to the top of our Grandfathers clock then up to the top of the bay window (my window covering allows this) and either makes herself comfy for a nap or walks along the top of the bay window, jumps to next bay then to a wall that does not go all the way to the ceiling, jumps down to the top of the fridge then down to the counter and lastly the floor....whew

She has also been known to whack kids and our dog on the head - you can hear the thud when that happens

Well, Lordy, I don't know if I'll be able to deClaw a Kitty now, after reading all this. An Animal in any kind of pain, makes me feel terrible.

I just read about "Soft Paw" on the Web. They are little acrylic caps that you glue and then slip over the Kitten's front claws. Lots of testimonials and photos. The cats seem to tollerate them well. An application last about 4 to 6 weeks, which means, you will have to re-apply.

Has anyone tried these? I think they have them for dogs too. lol

Doydie, I hope your Kitty is feeling better today. Don't worry, he will eventially forgive you.

I had Adora declawed in the back because of all my injuries from her 'play'. Because of my psoriasis, it takes a long time for them to heal and they leave some awful scars and my dermatologist says that those areas are now potential areas of psoriasis. When I left this morning she was on my bed and was still there when I got home 8 hours later. I carried her into her food and water bowl and she finally took a small sip and ate a couple of pieces of food. She has still not used the littler box since yesterday when I brought her home.

Mom is fine. She is very allergic to all local anesthetics so they had to use a general. Being in bed for 24 hours will really bother her severe arthritis. But she is a survivor!

I am so glad to hear that your Mom is OK, and I hope she heals soon, without too much trouble from the arthritis.

Awww, Sweet little Adora. I'm so sorry for referring to her as a him. It sounds like she is coming around a little. Thats good news. ((((Adora))))

I hear you on the Psoriosis. I have it on my palms of my hands and the top of one foot. You just cannot get rid of the stuff...all you can do is manage it. I have been using Eczana for about a week and it seems to be helping. It's almost disappeared from my foot and right hand. My left hand is being a bit stubborn but is still better than it was. I think I like this stuff.

Don't forget to take care of yourself. This has been a stressful time for you....Hugs.

Adora probably doesn't really need to use the litterbox, she will when she needs to. If she is just going to stay in one place maybe move the litterbox, food and water temporarily to that room...less traveling for her.

When one of my animals don't feel well I bring the food and water to them and have been know to hand feed.

Glad your mom is doing fine.

This morning she woke up feeling pretty good. I normally don't even let her in my room at night because of her obsession of wanting to nurse me. For the past several nights, I have had her in my room. But this morning she woke me up by trying to nurse. So tonight, the door is closed!!!!! She is eating, drinking and using the littler box well. So this nurses duty is officially over. She is back to using instinct only in caring for herself with careful observation from me.

Great to hear!