Should I declaw my 4-month-old rescue kitten? What are the options?

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I have a rescue kitten. He is 4 months old. I was thinking of getting his front paws declawed. I am looking for advice. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 4 months and 8 days old | 4 lbs

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I always recommend trying alternative methods first such as Soft Paws, scratch posts or keeping the nails trimmed back with frequent nail trims. If all else fails, then declawing is something that is safe but can be very painful for them. If you do end up declawing Binx, I recommend prophylactic antibiotics afterwards to prevent a post op infection. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns.

Should I declaw my 4-month-old rescue kitten? What are the options?

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