My cat's claws get stuck from a clubbed paw. Should I declaw?

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My cat has a clubbed paw, and this has caused problem with her claws getting stuck in stuff, she has even pulled out some of the claw. I was wondering if it would be smart for me to get that one page declawed? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 15 lbs

Elva Ma DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, and thank you for your question. I would try keeping the nails very trim by cutting them every two weeks with cat nail clippers. It may be worth visiting a pet groomer or the vet to be shown how short the nails can be cut. If she is still catching her claws on the furniture even with regular trimming, then you may need to consider declawing. However, declawing is a painful procedure with chance of complications, so I would not encourage doing this unless absolutely necessary. I hope this helps! Good luck with Kiki and I hope trimming the nails regularly does the trick!

My cat's claws get stuck from a clubbed paw. Should I declaw?

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