feline declawing

Our clinic does not offer to declaw, as it can lead to chronic pain throughout a cat's life. The procedure requires amputating the last bone of each toe to permanently remove the claw.  This is equivalent to amputating a human's fingertip and walking on it immediately after. 

Research also shows that declawed cats have more behavioral problems, such as urinating/defecating outside the litter box or acting aggressively. 

Regular trimming of a cat's nails, using scratching posts, implementing Soft Paws, behavioral supplements, and environmental enrichment are all ways to deter a cat from clawing or being destructive.  Please consider these alternatives to declawing. 

Contact us

Audrain Veterinary Clinic
1624 E. Liberty St. 
Mexico, MO 11/30/2017

Phone: 573-581-4679 
Fax:  573-581-1702