Kitten declaw, now acting odd with the older cat (kittens, eating, meowing)
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I just brought home my kitten today from getting neutered and declawed ( we didn't want too but he is ruining the furniture). As soon as he saw the older cat he started meowing really deeply constantly and wont let him near him. We are thinking its because he is in pain and doesn't want to play? Does anyone have experience with this? Will it pass??
Hayls83 - this is a sensitive topic, so be forewarned that many people who post here may flame you for getting your kitten declawed. However, many people will provide useful advice, so don't get discouraged.
To everyone, now is not the time to lecture for what has already been done. Please help Hayls83 with solving the current issues.
Here is my two cents:
Did the vet provide any painkillers? You should have received buprenex to help control the pain. If not - contact the vet and get some.
Also - keep the cats separated until the kittens paws heal.
One other thing to add is that declawing also affects their balance. Since you just brought the kitty home today I doubt he'll feel like playing very much. I would find a nice quiet place away from the other cat for a day or two, longer if necessary. Keep an eye on him and make sure he's eating and drinking. If he doesn't eat or drink then a trip back to the vet will be required. The only other advice I can offer is to educate yourself about the dangers of declawing. A cat can be taught not to scratch furniture. It takes a lot of time and effort but is worth it for the cat. The last time I had a cat declawed was over 18 years ago and I will not ever do it again. Once I learned what it really entails that was enough for me. I hope your cat feels better soon.
He is not feeling well because of the surgery and probably in pain. I don`t know if they already told you at the vet but he shouldn`t be jumping or playing right now.He should start to feel better after a week. Keep an eye on everything and call the vet if he is still feeling bad after a week(or before).
My cats are all declawed, they were scratching the kids when they were babies. They survived fine. My current cat is declawed, all four paws. (he came that way) He has no problems using the cat box. Don't feel bad.
Now, about your kitten, he is still groggy. He will be back to himself in a day or two. Just let him have his own space, away from the other cat, in another room, with food, water, a bed, and box, with shredded paper, not litter. He will be fine.
Last edited by jasper12; 11-17-2010 at 06:12 PM..
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Maybe the kitten knows he's not feeling well. It knows that if it hits the other cat or plays with it using its paws, that it could hurt itself. Maybe it's an instinctive reaction?
When I brought my two girls home after being spayed...my third one (who was already spayed) did not like them AT ALL. They were all growling and hissing at each other. They smell different when they come home from the vet.
Also...after surgery of any kind...they should be kept in a room so that they remain quiet and REST!
I just brought home my kitten today from getting neutered and declawed ( we didn't want too but he is ruining the furniture). As soon as he saw the older cat he started meowing really deeply constantly and wont let him near him. We are thinking its because he is in pain and doesn't want to play? Does anyone have experience with this? Will it pass??
Your kitten is in deep pain and will not want to play for at least a week or more. If your vet did not give you pain medication for him, call right now and ask for it.
Keep your kitten isolated and quiet until he heals.
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