At Beresford Vet Clinic, we do not perform declaw procedures on cats, and hope to educate and promote safe, comfortable alternatives for our feline friends. :)
POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES OF DECLAWING
Behavior changes - house soiling, aggression, fighting, biting
Chronic pain and arthritis - less active and agile, gait changes
alternatives to declawing
Regular nail trimming
Scratching posts
Soft paws ‘Kitty caps’
Environmental enrichment
Furniture protectors
Feliscratch and other sprays
