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5 Reasons Cats Shouldn't Be Declawed.

2/24/2018

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Don't Declaw Your Cat
Declawed Cat
I find this action quite alarming. Taking out the claws of a cat is like taking out the fingernails of a child because he/she scratches their selves too much. Cats are born with claws for important reasons, just like we are born with finger and toe nails. Unless the cat has some underlining health issues, there should be no other reason to declaw your cat. But there are a few good and common sense reasons why you shouldn't. 
​1. Can’t properly scratch themselves
Have you ever had an itch somewhere that you just had to dig into? Doesn't using you nails to gently scratch that area makes that itch go away and not to mention how great it feels when scratching that area. Well, cats have itches too and just like us humans, they know how much pressure to apply with their nails to scratch that itch without damaging their skin. 

2. You are leaving the Cat Defenseless.
A Cat's claws are part of its defense mechanism. It is used to scratch at dogs or any other animal which may somehow get hold of your cat and decide to turn it into its little rag doll. Without those claws, the cat is basically what we refer to as a sitting duck! 

3. Claws are Used for Agility
If you have an indoor cat, chances are that you have cat agility equipment established inside such as cat tree house, cat scratch pole etc. Cats use their claws to help them cling and climb to stuff. By declawing your cat, you are depriving the animal of its natural mobility it is used to.
 
4. It is now less of a Cat
Can you imagine having a Tiger being declawed? That would lessen the animal’s self-esteem and make that cat keep to the back of the line in any eventualities. Small domesticated cats share the same traits with large wild cats and would therefore have that same low animal esteem. Simply put, you are not a 100% cat without your claws. 

5. Can't Catch Mice Properly.
When cats chase mice or any other small animals such as a house gecko. Their claws become active just at the right time of the catch.  Yes, cats have paws which can hold these animals, but the claw would make the catch much easier. So the next time a mice gets into your home, don't look at your declawed cat for help. Go catch it yourself.
Alternative To Declawing
​Cat owners will jump to declawing because the cat might be scratching at people or destroying furniture. But you can implement many things to allow the cat to output it's natural animal instincts such as a scratch mat or a scratch pole. You can get a cat behavior training expert to come in and see why your cat scratches at family members, people, or other cats and see if it can be remedied naturally. You can even clip your cats claws with special designed cat claw clippers. Declawing should be the rock bottom solution after tremendous attempts using alternative methods.
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Use Cats To Get Rid of Mice

2/5/2018

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Cat Hunts Mouse
Cat Hunting Mouse
​So how many of you are old enough to remember the Tom and Jerry cartoon? Tom the cat was always seen chasing Jerry the Mouse. But somehow the mouse seemed to be always getting the better of Tom Cat as the cartoon depicts the cat being outwitted by the little mouse. But in reality, this is certainly not how things go. Cats are quite agile and swift and are great animals to have around if you really want to get rid of mice.  Cats have been the nemesis of mice for centuries. They have been used in cities and especially on farms to get rid of mice plaguing growing grains and even grains in storage.  Any area where you have an abundance of waste, food and water at some point will have mice infestation.

 Mice will find any habitat favorable for living which has enough food, garbage and water nearby, they will eventually breed and breed in magnificent proportions. This excessive reproduction of Mice can only truly be curtailed if they have a natural predator such as a Cats to feed on them or chase them away. Even in personal spaces such as your household. You may find yourself being visited by a couple mice now and then while some may have taken up residence somewhere within your home or yard and have begun to raise a couple hundred children too.  This is certainly unhygienic and any home owner would certainly want to get rid of mice visiting or living in their home.

Domesticated cats are not far off from their wild counterparts such as the tiger or lion. They are natural predators with natural instincts for hunting and catching small or large preys. Cats are equipped with all the necessary tools needed to chase and catch mice. They have sharp canines, sharp claws, speed and agility. They are most certainly the best option to use instead of lacing your home with poison which may end up being eaten by other animals or even your household pet.  
​There is too much hassle in setting traps all over the place to catch one mouse at a time, then comes the nasty clean-up of these gadgets. Using cats to get rid of mice is by far the best option available. Cats are programmed to chase mice. They will always run after anything that moves and of course is quite smaller than them. Some cats will even chase a mouse, catch it and use it to play with until the mouse eventually stops moving, (dead) then the cat simply loses interest in the mouse because it is not enjoyable anymore.
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Yes, cats love to chase mice. That chasing will be benefit for you as this chase will likely lead to one less mouse to worry about.
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