I was very happy with this veterinarian until I learned that they advocate declawing as an acceptable method of scratch-deterrent, and that they "package" it with spays and neuters as a for-profit "se... Read More
I was very happy with this veterinarian until I learned that they advocate declawing as an acceptable method of scratch-deterrent, and that they "package" it with spays and neuters as a for-profit "service." Years and years of research has convinced the majority of veterinarians in this country that declawing is a cruel practice that is very painful for the pet and not especially useful as a means of preventing destructive behavior in cats. To offer it as a matter of course is both outdated and abhorrent, and spreads the wrong message to pet owners that declawing is safe or ethical. It is not.
If you love your cat, please do not use this veterinarian, and if this is your regular vet, consider switching to a different one who does not advocate declawing. At the very least, please request that they discontinue offering declawing as part of the spay/neuter "package." Your cat is not a car, it is a living, feeling creature, and deserves to be treated respectfully and humanely. Declawing is NOT humane, and any vet that offers it as anything more than an absolute LAST RESORT is an unethical vet.
In short, this vet is willing to mutilate your cat for money. Until this practice changes, Do NOT give them your business. Read Less