The Downside of Declawing<\/strong><\/p>\n Declawing can be detrimental to your cat\u2019s health and behavior. In fact, it has so many downsides that you\u2019ll promise to never declaw your pet.<\/p>\n It\u2019s Painful<\/strong><\/p>\n Declawing is extremely painful, even after surgery, because it won\u2019t stop the claw from growing back. In some cases, the claws grow back under the skin, causing constant discomfort.<\/p>\n It Weakens Your Cat<\/strong><\/p>\n Cats defend themselves with their claws, so when you declaw your pet, you\u2019re making it more vulnerable. You\u2019re also ensuring that your cat has to learn how to walk again, making it harder for your pet to enjoy life.<\/p>\n Behavior Changes<\/strong><\/p>\n Cats exhibit behavior changes once they\u2019ve been declawed. This includes relieving themselves outside of their litter box, biting and other aggressive actions against owners and other pets.<\/p>\n Safer Alternatives<\/strong><\/p>\n There\u2019s good news: many countries have outlawed declawing. Here are some declawing alternatives that you can use right now.<\/p>\n Regular Trims<\/strong><\/p>\n Regular trims, which you can do yourself with a pet nail trimmer or at a groomer for around $10, will help your cat keep their claws while saving your furniture; damage happens because the claws are hooked at the end, and nail trims will eliminate that.<\/p>\n Playtime<\/strong><\/p>\n Scratching posts, old sweaters, and regular playtime will keep your cat happy, which leads to less clawing of your belongings. By taking the time to play every day with your cat, whether on a cat tree or with scratch post toys, you\u2019re giving your cat the attention it craves.<\/p>\n Eliminate the Scratch Need<\/strong><\/p>\n Fill a water bottle with lukewarm water and aim it at your cat\u2019s back every time they try to scratch. If you\u2019re consistent, the cat will refuse to scratch where it\u2019s gotten the water in the back because they don\u2019t like the response to their actions.<\/p>\n Now that you know that declawing hurts cat, try some of the alternatives for a happier pet and a happier home! Let us know how you did in the comments below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The answer to whether or not you should declaw cat is always no. This blog will show you why it\u2019s a bad idea and also give you some alternatives to declawing. The Downside of Declawing Declawing can be detrimental to your cat\u2019s health and behavior. In fact, it has so many downsides that you\u2019ll promise …<\/p>\n