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Q. I took Mickey to the veterinarian for his shots and the veterinarian said because he has an extra toe, I should get him declawed when I bring him in to be neutered. My niece, who has always had cats and who I look to for information about Mickey, said that she did not think this was a good idea. However, my daughter- in-law said I should get him declawed. I also think my veterinarian knows what is best for my cat. Please give me your position on declawing.
You've posed a question that touches a rather controversial issue in veterinary medicine. You have described your cat as polydactyl, meaning he has more than five toes on at least one paw. This anatomical feature alone is not a reason to declaw any cat.See the full content of this document
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Weigh Factors Before Declawing
The declaw procedure includes the removal of the last bone and nail of each toe. One can easily and correctly imagine that this is a painful procedure that...
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