PICTURES OF A DECLAW SURGERY WARNING: PICTURES ARE EXTREMELY GRAPHIC These photographs illustrate in gory detail why declawing is banned or illegal and considered animal abuse in most of the civilized world. Veterinarians across North America that still perform this barbaric procedure should be deeply ashamed. Special thanks go to the vet tech that took these pictures and allowed their use on declawing information websites. 
 
SAVE A PAW - DON'T DECLAW! 
A drawing of one of the claws of a cat, showing the mechanism for extending it. Declawing removes the claw immediately above the "extending mechanism." The joint is cut off and the underlying tendon is cut. RESULT: Amputation of the cat's toes. Clawed for Life... because a declawed cat is a maimed cat "The consequences of declawing are often pathetic. Changes in behavior can occur. A declawed cat frequently resorts to biting when confronted with even minor threats. Biting becomes an overcompensation for the insecurity of having no claws. Bungled surgery can result in the regrowth of deformed claws or in an infection leading to gangrene. Balance is affected by the inability to grasp with their claws. Chronic physical ailments such as cystitis or skin disorders can be manifestations of a declawed cat's frustration and stress." ~ David E. Hammett, DVM ~ |
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