Cat Claw Caps

Re: Cat Claw Caps

Robocop — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:19:30 GMT

We once had a cat in that was originally from America, and he had had all his claws actually removed.

As a cat owner I think its digusting and completely unfair, but as a veterinary nurse...........he was very easy to handle and it was nice not to have to remove the claws from my arm/shoulders/neck and not having to worry about the vet geting scratched.

He did seem to be a clingy cat (probably because he wasn't able to hold on if I did let go!)

I don't agree with cat caps at all (unless we can just put them on for when they come into the vets!) and I would never put them on my cats.

Re: Cat Claw Caps

wobbliebob — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:21:27 GMT

seen these used on several occasions, some for allegies as carolyn mentioned. The other a very large neck wound infested with MRSA. Cat couldnt have a buster collar or any of the normal methods to stop it scratching off the scab, so we tried claw caps and within in 2 weeks had cleared up enough for us to take them off. This cat had the open wound for over 6 months in total. In short, they do have a place for medical reasons, but using them to stop cats scratching furniture is nuts. I also had no idea they came in different colours what a load of crap!!

Re: Cat Claw Caps

Vicky RVN — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 13:42:33 GMT

Sorry if above post sounded somewhat stressy...but i've had a busy week with not enough sleep, and i'm not even getting an eve to myself tonight cos i've got to go to a surprise bday party Maybe a few glasses (bottles!) of wine whilst there will perk me up?! Or i could just be curled up under the table after a few sips!

Re: Cat Claw Caps

Vicky RVN — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 13:39:09 GMT

[quote user="Caro Laithwaite"]

It redirects behaviour instead of trying to sort the problem. This can cause even more stress and lead to worse problems. Have seen a cat with repeated fus owner had long nails and polish refused to remove the "cute covers" from cat despite what was going on. And warned by god knows how many vets and nurses. I seem to remember cat ended up as pts due to health problems and with what was going on it was better off dead. I just hope the creature that owned him did not get a new cat.

If you do not like what a cat does naturally then you should not have the cat.

If your cat has a problem and you are to lazy to sort the problem then the cat is better off being rehomed and if you can not sort it pts it is still kinder. Force stopping one behaviour without solving the problem will redirect it to something worse.
That's what a PROPER BEHAVIOURIST is for not some scum ball selling death hell caps to make money and torture cats. And if they were not all those pretty colours no one would buy them.

If you furniture is more important than the cat ... do not get/keep the cat.

The cats nails can not sit naturally they are forced out all the time not allowed to sit normally in the skin. This is uncomfortable.

The glue will end up causing damage as the nails do not break off naturally they will also like human nails end up soft and useless.

Just some of the reasons l hate the things.

Only useful reason l have heard of.
As a short term medical use someone here has seen them used in an allergy cat scratching itself to bits that was fine. it was supervised to ensure that it was not stressed, there was a reason medically as soon as it was resolved they were removed.

Your pet does not live with a buster collar on, it can be removed for various lengths of time if need be. If you use one then you acknowledge your pet has a problem you are trying to solve. If the animal gets stressed then there is other things you can try to keep him from his wound. You do not use it to save your net curtains/furniture/stop brat from being bitten.

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I agree with Caro 110%! I HATE them, unless for short term medical use. Cats will be cats, deal with it!!!!!

Re: Cat Claw Caps

Fiona Leathers — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 09:18:48 GMT

And the F**KING law lords!!! Why shouldn't we deport some *** hole who wants to blow us up!!!! I thought the courts had actually seen sense & the the law lords screw it all up. Deport them!!!!!!!

ps I feel slightly tense about the Government at times but I'm glad I live in a society that aloows me to shout about it!

Re: Cat Claw Caps

Caro Laithwaite VN — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 00:06:07 GMT

Start by getting rid of the govenment and present judges. Judges and magistrates of course blame the guidelines put out by the govenment.

Re: Cat Claw Caps

Fiona Leathers — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 20:35:27 GMT

[quote user="Nick Shackleton"]

[quote user="loobylou"]

The owners had been given a guarantee that they would cause no problems

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maybe we should get a petition underway to sent to parliament???

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In the paper today a guy got 150hrs community service for microwaving a cat so I think the Government need to sort out fu**wits like these before worrying about silly things like cat claw caps!

Re: Cat Claw Caps

Caro Laithwaite VN — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 19:24:24 GMT

You didn't upset me Johanna?

Re: Cat Claw Caps

Nick Shackleton — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 17:38:17 GMT

[quote user="loobylou"]

The owners had been given a guarantee that they would cause no problems

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Let see the owners go rock climbing with rubber crampons!!!!

Think these are awfull, maybe we should get a petition underway to sent to parliament???

Re: Cat Claw Caps

loobylou — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 17:27:46 GMT

Agree with everything carolyn said! Think they are so unneccessary and agree that you shouldnt get a cat if you do not like the behaviour it exhibits.

Incidently we had a cat admitted for spaying with these on ( blue on main claws and pink on dew claws, how sweet !!!)
Anyway, one of the nurses phoned the rcvs to see what their opinion on these is. We were told that as long as they were placed on an indoor cat then they were fine, unethical for an outdoor cat. They advised we explain the potential problems to the owner. The owners had been given a guarantee that they would cause no problems

Re: Cat Claw Caps

johannapage — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 14:56:51 GMT

sorry if my opinion offended you carolyn,

wasnt trying to cause a debate or rile anyone

Re: Cat Claw Caps

Anonymous — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 14:10:24 GMT

I think they were posed as a lesser evil of the two in the US with de clawing all together.

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Katy — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 08:27:10 GMT

Can't stand them. Should be taken off Ebay.

Disgusting.

Re: Cat Claw Caps

Caro Laithwaite VN — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 08:00:50 GMT

If you do not like what a cat does naturally then you should not have the cat.

If you furniture is more important than the cat ... do not get/keep the cat.

The cats nails can not sit naturally they are forced out all the time not allowed to sit normally in the skin. This is uncomfortable.

The glue will end up causing damage as the nails do not break off naturally they will also like human nails end up soft and useless.

Just some of the reasons l hate the things.

Re: Cat Claw Caps

Saskia Quinn — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:07:36 GMT

yes, that makes sense lol, I am tired too! Time for me to call it a night1 lol

Re: Cat Claw Caps

johannapage — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:03:52 GMT

i ag[quote user="Rachel Jayne"]
They restrict normal behaviour, cats scratch - full stop. It's natural behaviour.
If people don't want an animal that scratches things then they shouldn't get a cat!!

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oh dont get me wrong i fully understand that - its normal behaviour, i just dont see the problem if they are bought as another alternative to rehoming the cat - in the case of a cat being overly destructive despite being given other items to scratch - or in the case of it stoping a cat swiping and hurting a baby

pros and cons, but wud be something id consider as another alternative to re-homin etc

did that make any sense? im tired now and need to sleep!!

Re: Cat Claw Caps

Rachel Jayne — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 23:59:22 GMT

Lol, was joking.

I'm not hugely hung up on it, just I seem to remember people on here before we quite outraged about them before.
They restrict normal behaviour, cats scratch - full stop. It's natural behaviour.
If people don't want an animal that scratches things then they shouldn't get a cat!!

Re: Cat Claw Caps

Saskia Quinn — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 23:57:14 GMT

[quote user="johannapage"]

ill keep my eye on this thread

a friend has used them on her cat and the cat did not seem bothered in the slightest and my friend is releived her net curtains are in tact!

i personally cant see whats soo bad with them, surely its along the same lines as a buster collar? a man made article to stop an animal causing damage to itself or surroundings?

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I understand where you are coming from Jo but I feel it is not 'right' as it is going against the cats natural instinct

Re: Cat Claw Caps

Rachel Jayne — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 23:56:44 GMT

That's bad.....

Saying that mind, I quickly checked rcvs list & she's either old retired vn, not listed or lying!

Re: Cat Claw Caps

Saskia Quinn — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 23:55:47 GMT

[quote user="Rachel Jayne"]

Omg, didn't see..... was too wound up to read it properly!

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Calm yourself down and have a read!! Its not worth getting your blood pressure up!

Re: Cat Claw Caps

johannapage — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 23:53:58 GMT

ill keep my eye on this thread

a friend has used them on her cat and the cat did not seem bothered in the slightest and my friend is releived her net curtains are in tact!

i personally cant see whats soo bad with them, surely its along the same lines as a buster collar? a man made article to stop an animal causing damage to itself or surroundings?

Re: Cat Claw Caps

Rachel Jayne — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 23:53:36 GMT

Omg, didn't see..... was too wound up to read it properly!

Re: Cat Claw Caps

Saskia Quinn — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 23:50:22 GMT

just had a look at your link.

Have you read the reviews? The first one was from a vn