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- Path: sparky!uunet!psinntp!zmax!mary
- From: mary@zmax.com (Mary Papp)
- Subject: Re: rubber bands and milk rings
- Message-ID: <1992Nov20.210729.15168@zmax.com>
- Organization: Z/Max Computer Solutions, Inc.
- References: <4209@unisql.UUCP>
- Date: Fri, 20 Nov 1992 21:07:29 GMT
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- >So, my question is -- is there anyone out there who has (or knows of)
- >a declawed cat which still plays with things like rubberbands and milk
- >jug rings? These are Tamora's favorite toys and I want to know if she
- >will still be able to play with them after being declawed (if that
- >becomes necessary). I suspect not, but am hoping she could.
-
- I have one. Slash is declawed and he still plays with everything that he
- did before he was declawed (except my skin and the waterbed mattress :)).
- He occasionally tries to scratch the couch. He places both paws on the arm
- rest and lets them slowly slide down the side of the couch. Then walks
- away all smug.
-
- >Perhaps it would depend on the procedure used? My vet will use
- >whichever procedure I request. What do you think? Will she be able
- >to play with them in any manner (now she picks them up with her mouth and
- >slaps them with her hands and then chases them; repeat)? Do you know
- >another kitty who does?
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- The only difference between Slash and my parents cats (which are outdoor,
- clawed kitties) is that Slash has an extremely powerful left hook and punch
- which he uses to get your attention. His front legs and paws are so
- powerful that he can pull your hand to his mouth and get a good nibble before
- you realize what's happening.
-
- I had Slash declawed when he was 8 months old. I think older cats do not
- take well to declawing since they are very used to their claws (don't quote
- me)
-
- Mary and Slash
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