Older Declawed Cat?

[Evadig]

I adopted a declawed twelve year old cat from the shelter a few months ago and I notice she favors her right front paw a lot.

I was wondering if anyone had experience with a declawed cat and whether it had any relatable health issues as it got older? I have read they often experience arthritis?

Thanks!

Pictures included

 

[TOMTE]

Declawing cats is like having your fingers cut off at the first knuckle (under the fingernail). Short term, it can cause occasional pain and discomfort. Long term it can cause severe pain and discomfort as well as deformaties. She may need medication to manage the pain.

What a cute baby! Give her some lovins for me!

 

[ChikaInu]

I adopted a declawed twelve year old cat from the shelter a few months ago and I notice she favors her right front paw a lot.

I was wondering if anyone had experience with a declawed cat and whether it had any relatable health issues as it got older? I have read they often experience arthritis?

Thanks!

Pictures included

What a cruel and awful thing for someone to do to her. I would absolutely speak to the vets about some pain relief - I think it is also important to make sure they are comfortable with the type of cat litter used since their paws might be sore and sensitive.

 

[Evadig]

Ok, I figured it might be hurting her but wasn’t sure how badly.

I give her the Pretty Litter, she seems to be fine with it.

I have been petting her all morning @TOMTE and will tell her you said hi!

 

[ChicNmom]

Oh what a sweetheart! I love tabby cats! It was so good of you to adopt an older cat. When I volunteered at no kill shelter, most older cats had to wait so long since people wanted younger cats.
Thank you for giving her a home.

No idea on the feet.

 

[Peaches Lee]

Oof, declawing is so awful, I wish more states would work on outlawing it.

She's a super cute cat!

I would speak to your Vet. Pain meds in cats, even the ones specifically formulated for them, can be detrimental to their health--so long-term use is generally not recommended.

There is a product called Dasuquin, which can be sprinkled on your cat's food. It helps with arthritis, cartilage etc.

Good luck to you and her!

 

[PimsGarden]

Oof, declawing is so awful, I wish more states would work on outlawing it.

She's a super cute cat!

I would speak to your Vet. Pain meds in cats, even the ones specifically formulated for them, can be detrimental to their health--so long-term use is generally not recommended.

There is a product called Dasuquin, which can be sprinkled on your cat's food. It helps with arthritis, cartilage etc.

Good luck to you and her!

Dasuquin is def a great product. I noticed amazing results with dogs and cats at the dog school/boarding and animal hospital I worked at.