Kitten & Cat Wellness

Dangerous Foods for Cats
Because they're such picky eaters, we sometimes think cats know what’s best for them when it's time to eat. But the fact that they'll walk away from a piece of bad meat doesn't mean they'll bypass an open can of tuna. And that can of tuna can be just as dangerous. In fact, you may be surprised to learn some of the common foods your cats should never eat.

Declawing

Facts About Declawing
  • Declawing is amputation; it is not merely the removal of the claws. To declaw a cat, the veterinarian cuts off the last knuckles of a cat's paw – cutting through bone, tendons, skin and nerves. In a person, it is equivalent to amputating each finger or toe at the last joint.
  • Declaw surgery can be an extremely painful procedure with associated health risks and complications such as infection.
  • Declaw surgery can produce permanent lameness, pain or arthritis.
  • Declawing is the same mutilating procedure for house cats or big cats.

More about feline declawing and humane alternatives to declaw surgery ».

The Paw Project
The Paw Project doesn't have gruesome, bloody imagery or try to horrify you or guilt trip you. It explains how declawing actually works, why many people are against it, and leaves you empowered knowing you can do something about it."
Danica Davidson, MTV
A new alternative to declawing your cat or kitten has arrived on the market. BENCHS has purchased nail caps that can be applied to your cats toe nails. They are painless and the cats seem to adjust quickly to them. It has been observed by the cat owners that the cats wearing these caps do not seem to enjoy scratching furniture as much and they quickly leave it alone. You can choose to buy the caps and take them home and apply them or we can apply them for you.   It  is  very inexpensive and a completely painless process.  We have ordered many colors and styles of caps to allow your cat to make a fashion statement. Email us at rrps@hickorytech.net for an appointment for your cat or kitten.

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