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My cat licks paws after declaw. How to stop her and food stealing?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 2 months and 15 days old

How do you prevent a cat from licking her paws and to stay calm after a laser declaw and what’s the best way to train cats to not go after my food?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on July 19th, 2019

Keep an Ecollar on Marvel to prevent her from licking her paws, and keep her confined to a small room or crate to limit movement. I'd keep them out of the room when you eat so they don't go after your food.

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