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

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Marvel. The paws may have been closed with tissue glue as opposed to stitches. The paws will feel different to her and are likely still sore. Give the pain medications as directed and try to keep her quiet. The more she moves initially, the more pressure on her paws which will result in discomfort. Continue to comfort her as you have been doing. If she still seems uncomfortable, please contact her veterinarian. I hope this information helps!

Thanks for using Boop by Petco! It is hard to know exactly what is needed without an examination though this does sound severe enough that it warrants an evaluation by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. They would be able to check if further surgery is needed or possibly treat for a likely infection and most importantly start Selina on medications for pain as this is likely painful. In the meantime, you may use an e-collar to prevent licking. Good luck and have a great day!

I would keep Marvel in a large crate or a small room by herself to rest up. She will need a litter box filled with shredded newspaper during this healing time. She should be kept alone to restrict movement. Your vet will give detailed discharge instructions. Have the person checking on her follow these instructions.

If it's not bleeding I would recommend getting an e-collar in order to put it around his neck, that will prevent him from licking it. take him tomorrow to the vet in order to get it checked as he might need a course of antibiotics to prevent an infection.

You could try keeping an Ecollar on Morgan to keep him from licking the area until it is fully healed. The skin may thicken as it heals. You can try using something like a Pawflex bandage, with will protect his food. You can get that off the internet, and I will give you a link to a site where you can buy them. Finally, you could consider getting a dog boot for him. While they are designed for dogs, there are ones that are for toy and small breed dogs that could fit Morgan's foot. It would protect his paw and keep him from chewing at it. https://www.amazon.com/Pawflex-Bandages-Medimitt-Pets-Medium/dp/B00N2RXK4G/ref=pd_sim_199_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00N2RXK4G&pd_rd_r=WF1V9ZRFYGWYVT79K2C8&pd_rd_w=fiHKs&pd_rd_wg=HZYnT&psc=1&refRID=WF1V9ZRFYGWYVT79K2C8 https://www.amazon.com/dog-boots-paw-protectors/b?ie=UTF8&node=2975316011

Training cats is complicated. You can certainly look into books about cat behavior or even about cat training but they are not wired like dogs. Regarding the rough play behavior, sometimes this behavior can be related to boredom, anxiety or a desire to play roughly. There are a few things you can do which may help. Try enriching his environment. Here is a great article about cat's instinctual needs: https://www.petcoach.co/article/why-every-cat-needs-a-place-to-climb/ Use a Feliway diffuser, set aside 30 minutes a day for vigorous play and really make sure to get Andromeda running. During the play time, if she seems like he wants to play rough, try to encourage her to wrestle with a stuffed animal. You may also try feeding her from a food puzzle and/or hiding food around the house for him to find. Most cats response best to combination therapy. The veterinarian can also prescribe medications which can help with behavior. The climbing behavior will generally stop and when she does th

Place an e-collar (cone) on him to prevent further licking. Have Max physically examined by your veterinarian to diagnose infection or foreign body. He may also be licking due to boredom or anxiety. Use toys, tasks and exercise to keep him engaged and active and distracted from his paw/leg. A pheromone product, such as Feliway spray or plug in diffuser, may decrease any anxiety. You can also discuss anxiety medication with your veterinarian after medical causes for the licking have been ruled out.

Place an e-collar (cone) on him to prevent further licking. Check for long nails that may have grown into the pads. He may need an exam with your veterinarian to diagnose injury such as fractures, abscess or foreign body. Antibiotics and pain management may be indicated.

The pick up time varies from clinic to clinic based upon the medications/sedatives used. You will need to check with your veterinarian to establish the pick up time. Yes, you will need to separate the cats so they do not play or the other cat does not try to pull on the surgical sites. Marvel will need to wear an elizabethan collar and will need to be kept from running/jumping or climbing. He will also need a special cat litter until the sites are healed. healing typically takes 2 weeks. I hope this helps.

This is not unusual if Luna has a preference for human food. Resist the urge to ever give her human food (it will only continue the behavior) and be vigilant to ensure she does not have the opportunity to steal food. Here is a link which may also help: https://www.petcoach.co/article/how-to-deal-with-cats-that-beg/ I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.