What do you feel like saying, right now?

[*winter*]

I wouldn’t recommend getting a cat declawed, but I’m sure CG will weigh in as well.


CG, sorry about your dog. And Matt Gaetz.

[Phrozen Sands]

Originally Posted by *winter*

I wouldn’t recommend getting a cat declawed, but I’m sure CG will weigh in as well.

Why? You think it’ll make it hard for her to catch these mice?

[andthen]

Originally Posted by Phrozen Sands

I’m glad you got the hell out of that one, andthen. Your post and CG’s post are connected in a sense about trying to change dudes. Makes sense.

Yeah I am glad I got out too. Ironically the dude ended up I think marrying the chick he took up with immediately after we were dunzo. Not my headache I honestly have had zero communication with him, and when I saw his name pop on people you might know on fb I immediately blocked him. When I left, I left, and gave him a few choice words during my last phone call with him.

After long while, I did find a wonderful guy who I married. He modeled lots kindness towards everyone (including my mom who could be a challenge) so it make me want to be more patient with my mom which I am glad his good behavior encouraged me to be more understanding with my mom, as she passed away a few years after we got married. But I do know my mom was relieved I did find someone and got to see me get married before she passed.

OMG the mouser stories with the cats though!! If I had a cat and it dropped a mouse on my bed, I would have grabbed the cat and burn the house down. Although my parent's last dog managed to catch a few mice and she ate them Although I think I'm still traumatized from talking to my aunt who lives in LA and she told me she was having work done at her house they left a door open and a rat got in....again, would have gotten my loved ones including beloved pets outta there and lit the house on fire

[agzg]

Originally Posted by Phrozen Sands

Why? You think it’ll make it hard for her to catch these mice?

It could, but also "declaw" is a misnomer - think about what it would take to take off your fingernails and stop them from ever growing back. You'd need to amputate your fingers up to the first knuckle. It's the same thing to declaw a cat.

Declawed cats can become aggressive and begin biting since they don't have claws use to send you a clear "get away" signal. They also struggle if they find themselves outside with other cats and no good way to defend themselves.

If you haven't already, try putting scratching posts (TALL ones so she can get a good stretch) next to the furniture and move the cat to the post when it starts scratching at the furniture. Have a few of those cardboard scratching posts around. Regular nail trimming will also discourage scratching. Tons of toys about (although your mice are serving as fun toys now).

On some level a cat's just gonna scratch, but being thoughtful about what furniture you have around (is it really satisfiying to pick at? cat's gonna love to scratch it) and having lots of alternatives for her to scratch at can help a ton.