Surgical excision of P3 fragments in 86 declawed cats: case series (2013–2023)

Abstract Case series summary This case series describes the clinical findings and surgical intervention of 86 declawed cats; 52 from a shelter or rescue and 34 owned cats. Historical reports from owners and shelter staff included house-soiling, biting behavior, repelling behavior, barbering, lameness, chronic digit infection and nail regrowth. All the cats had fragments of…… Continue reading Surgical excision of P3 fragments in 86 declawed cats: case series (2013–2023)

Dr. Pol’s Veterinary Services Under Scrutiny for Continuing Cat Declawing Practice

March 20, 2024  This article was STOLEN FROM CITY THE KITTY. HERE IS THE LINK TO THE ORIGINAL. https://citythekitty.org/why-is-dr-pol-still-declawing-cats-2024/ BY NETWORTHMAG “Cat declawing” is a surgical procedure performed on cats to remove their claws. It’s a controversial practice primarily done to prevent cats from scratching furniture, people, or other pets. Declawing involves amputating the last…… Continue reading Dr. Pol’s Veterinary Services Under Scrutiny for Continuing Cat Declawing Practice

Dworkis Dog & Cat Hospital in MI Declawed All 4 Paws On Adult Outside Cat

Screenshot Screenshot Screenshot OSCAR USED TO BE A FRIENDLY OUTDOOR CAT, NOW HE IS SCARED, IN PAIN, WITHDRAWN. DWORKIS ANIMAL HOSPITAL SHOULD BE SHUT DOWN FOR CRUELTY, MOST VETS WILL NOT DECLAW A CAT OVER 6 MONTHS OF AGE. Ferndale Cat Shelter Weeks ago, FCS was contacted regarding the intake of a friendly outdoor cat…… Continue reading Dworkis Dog & Cat Hospital in MI Declawed All 4 Paws On Adult Outside Cat

He was crying. He was absolutely soaking wet, freezing, & covered in mud.

Jennifer Castro December 1, 2023  Warning: not so pleasant pictures, scroll at your own risk. And extremely long post… If the pictures offend you , unfollow or unfriend. I will not apologize for sharing harsh realities that hopefully will educate people & possibly even soften a harden heart. This kitty’s picture ended up in my…… Continue reading He was crying. He was absolutely soaking wet, freezing, & covered in mud.

A Veterinarian Mutilated Benny’s Paws, Another Veterinarian Performs A Second Surgery To Help With His Pain

This is the sweet and cuddly Benny that visited Dr. Moran in Houston at the Feline Medical Center last week. He was found outside in a feral colony declawed on the front feet. It was noted while in foster care that he would hold up his left foot often and eventually starting shifting from the…… Continue reading A Veterinarian Mutilated Benny’s Paws, Another Veterinarian Performs A Second Surgery To Help With His Pain

Lincoln Cat Was Unwanted Because His Paws Were In Pain-PLEASE HELP WITH HIS RE-SURGERY

Sadly, we recently had another paw repair surgery. What is super sad about this is that Lincoln is only four years old. This cruel procedure is still being performed so often and so routinely. We really hoped that by now, after all of the years that The Paw Project has been fighting this fight, that…… Continue reading Lincoln Cat Was Unwanted Because His Paws Were In Pain-PLEASE HELP WITH HIS RE-SURGERY

NEW Study-The Effects of Onychectomy (Declawing) on Antebrachial Myology across the Full Body Size Range of Exotic Species of Felidae-August 2023

The Effects of Onychectomy (Declawing) on Antebrachial Myology across the Full Body Size Range of Exotic Species of Felidae-August 2023 As a library, NLM provides access to scientific literature. Inclusion in an NLM database does not imply endorsement of, or agreement with, the contents by NLM or the National Institutes of Health.Learn more: | 2023 Aug;…… Continue reading NEW Study-The Effects of Onychectomy (Declawing) on Antebrachial Myology across the Full Body Size Range of Exotic Species of Felidae-August 2023

Ernie The Dog- Front Paws Were Declawed

Hill Country SPCA Shared with Public Get your tissues ready… Ernie, a tough 10-12-year-old border collie, found himself in a dire situation when he arrived at our local pound. Severely underweight and in poor condition, it was evident that his previous life had been anything but kind. To make matters worse, someone had cruelly declawed…… Continue reading Ernie The Dog- Front Paws Were Declawed

Baby Boy’s Front Feet Are Long And Floppy-”I had never seen cat feet look like that”

Explanation from the The Paw Project—We see hyperextension of the carpi (wrists) in declawed cats all the time. It seems to be caused by the cat rocking backwards off of its toes in order to avoid the pain in the toe stumps caused by declawing.  Farley’s Farm Sanctuary August 25 at 6:39 AM  ·  Baby Boy update! Before he came…… Continue reading Baby Boy’s Front Feet Are Long And Floppy-”I had never seen cat feet look like that”

Four Paw Declawed Sasha Does Not Favor Walking; Owners Signed A NO-DECLAW Contract

The Paw Project – Texas Yesterday at 1:20 PM  ·  This is Sasha from S.A.V.E. Rescue Coalition that was initially adopted from them as a kitten. Her new owners agreed and signed a document that they would not declaw her however, they chose to have her declawed anyway on all 4 feet. She was relinquished because of a moving…… Continue reading Four Paw Declawed Sasha Does Not Favor Walking; Owners Signed A NO-DECLAW Contract