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Jun 21 2014 12:33pm
Dude, don't spend money on a kitten. They're always being given out for free.


And I say go for it. Keep food and water there and keep the litter box clean at all times.
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Jun 21 2014 12:37pm
Quote (Thomadinn @ Jun 21 2014 02:33pm)
Dude, don't spend money on a kitten. They're always being given out for free.


And I say go for it. Keep food and water there and keep the litter box clean at all times.


where? lol
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Jun 21 2014 03:03pm
like the other guy suggested, get an adult cat, not a kitten. especially if this is your first cat.
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Jun 21 2014 06:02pm
Quote (carteblanche @ Jun 21 2014 05:03pm)
like the other guy suggested, get an adult cat, not a kitten. especially if this is your first cat.


it would be my second, would like a kitten.
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Jun 22 2014 02:10am
Quote (MidWinter @ Jun 21 2014 06:02pm)
it would be my second, would like a kitten.


Kittens require socialization/training, and they are very expensive.

An older cat will likely come spayed, declawed, with shots, etc. It also won't destroy every thing you own while you're at work.
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Jun 25 2014 08:34am
do not ever declaw a cat. Cats walk on their toes... Declawing a cat can lead to more complications and medical expenses such as a cat not wanting to use their litter box, join and pain issues(to name a few). Cats need their claws, just like humans need their fingertips.
Declawing a cat is equal to cutting the fingertips off a human. The vet must go to the bone and cut a bit of it otherwise the claws will attempt to grow back.
This information can be found online from a simple search.

SOFT PAWS™

This is another popular method of controlling a scratching problem. Blunt acrylic nail caps are glued onto the cat's claws. The idea is that the blunt nail will not be sharp enough to cause damage. The veterinary staff will place the first set but typically after that the owner has the option of placing the caps at home.

What to Expect / Possible Complications
•The nail caps will wear off but not at the same time. After a couple of weeks some of the nails will be capped and others will not be.


•The nail caps must be replaced as the nail grows out.

This post was edited by UnEvilManiac on Jun 25 2014 08:36am
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Jun 25 2014 01:43pm
Quote (UnEvilManiac @ Jun 25 2014 10:34am)
do not ever declaw a cat. Cats walk on their toes... Declawing a cat can lead to more complications and medical expenses such as a cat not wanting to use their litter box, join and pain issues(to name a few). Cats need their claws, just like humans need their fingertips.
Declawing a cat is equal to cutting the fingertips off a human. The vet must go to the bone and cut a bit of it otherwise the claws will attempt to grow back.
This information can be found online from a simple search.

SOFT PAWS™

This is another popular method of controlling a scratching problem. Blunt acrylic nail caps are glued onto the cat's claws. The idea is that the blunt nail will not be sharp enough to cause damage. The veterinary staff will place the first set but typically after that the owner has the option of placing the caps at home.

What to Expect / Possible Complications
•The nail caps will wear off but not at the same time. After a couple of weeks some of the nails will be capped and others will not be.


•The nail caps must be replaced as the nail grows out.

both my cats were declawed, had them both from 8 weeks on... as long as you do it when they're young its fine... we kept their back claws though
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Jun 28 2014 07:06pm
Quote (Gamer26 @ Jun 25 2014 12:43pm)
both my cats were declawed, had them both from 8 weeks on... as long as you do it when they're young its fine... we kept their back claws though


it can be fine, but it also can cause severe pain. not all cases are the same.
In my post I didn't say it was wrong or will always happen. first sentence.
I also provided an alternative and safer way to de-clawing tyvm.


Quote (UnEvilManiac @ Jun 25 2014 07:34am)
do not ever declaw a cat. Cats walk on their toes... Declawing a cat can lead to more complications and medical expenses such as a cat not wanting to use their litter box, join and pain issues(to name a few). Cats need their claws, just like humans need their fingertips
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This post was edited by UnEvilManiac on Jun 28 2014 07:08pm
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Jun 28 2014 08:36pm
you guys are getting so off topic.
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Jun 29 2014 12:01am
Quote (MidWinter @ Jun 21 2014 01:37pm)
where? lol


Craigslist, newspapers, etc.

If you pay for a common breed kitten I will lol at you
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