How much is it to get a kitten declawed?

Answer 1

Declawing a cat is a highly controversial procedure, and more and more veterinarians do not offer the service. Many countries around the world as well as some states in the United States have banned this procedure as it is unnecessary and inhumane. Other veterinarians offer it reluctantly, believing it should be a last resort. If you know you want to declaw your cat, ask about the veterinarian's stance on the procedure, and what safer alternatives there are such as buying cat activity centers, scratching mats and posts, training the cat to only scratch desirable surfaces, or even using caps called Soft Paws that slip onto a cat's claws.

Typical costs:

Declawing a cat using one of the two common conventional methods usually costs between $100 and $250, depending on the veterinarian and which procedure is used.

The "Resco Clipper" method is more common and usually falls at the lower end of the cost range because it is a simpler procedure and takes less time.

The "Disarticulation" method, which is more involved, usually falls at the upper end of the range.

Declawing a cat using the laser method usually costs between $250 and $450, depending on the veterinarian.

What should be included:

In the "Resco Clipper" method, the veterinarian uses a sterile clipper to cut off the tips of the bones in the toes, from which the claws grow. Then, the incision is closed with stitches or glue. This method usually has the fastest surgery time, but there is a slight risk the claw will re-grow, which can cause infection and require more surgery.

In the "Disarticulation" method, the veterinarian entirely removes the bones from which the claws grow, by disconnecting each of the ligaments attached to those bones. This method is more complex, and alters the cat's feet more, but eliminates the risk of re-growth.

In laser declawing, the veterinarian uses a laser, instead of a scalpel, to entirely remove the bones from which the claws grow. With this method, there is almost no bleeding and less pain.

The cost of declawing includes anesthesia, pain medications, antibiotics, a two-day hospital stay and a post-surgical examination. Additional costs: A pre-surgery blood test, to check liver and kidney function, is recommended for all cats and often required for older cats. It costs about $40 to $50 extra. For a few days following the surgery, most veterinarians recommend that the cat wear a patch that releases pain medication. It costs about $40 extra.

Shopping for cat declawing:

Check the American Veterinary Medical Association to find your state's veterinary medical association for a referral. Ask the veterinarian how long he or she has been practicing, and how much continuing education he or she receives each year. Then, visit the clinic to look at cleanliness and attitude and ask about policies and prices.

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Answer 2

Different states have different costs. Ask your vet.

However, declawing a cat is a highly controversial procedure, and more and more veterinarians do not offer the service. The veterinarians that still allow it consider declawing a "routine" surgery, while cat advocates consider it cruel, inhumane, and unnecessary in almost every case. Many countries around the world as well as some states in the United States have banned this procedure as it is unnecessary and inhumane.

If you know you want to declaw your cat, ask about the true facts about this procedure and the common side-effects on the cat (inappropriate toileting, biting, becoming overly nervous or aggressive, etc.), and what safer alternatives there are, such as buying cat activity centers, scratching mats and posts, training the cat to only scratch desirable surfaces, or even using caps called Soft Paws that slip onto a cat's claws.

Answer 3

Having a kitten declawed is a very controversial action, as cats use their claws for so much in normal life; it has been compared to cutting the fingers off a human. It also seems fairly common for a clawless cat to eventually become psychotic and start biting because it cannot use its claws. This is quite apart from the concern that if a declawed cat escapes the house, it will be effectively defenceless. Many shelters will require you to sign a contract stating that you will not have a cat declawed before they will allow you to adopt.

If you still wish to declaw your kitten, you can expect to pay about $400 US for the operation.

Answer 4

Please don't do that, its cruel. The equivalent operation on a human would be to chop off all the fingers, thumbs, and toes at the last knuckle!

Answer 5

50-100 dollars depending where you go! if it were me i would call my local veterinarian

Answer 6

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