Can my cat be declawed during spay surgery? How much does it cost?

Hi, thanks for using PetCoach! I recommend spaying and neutering cats around 5-6 months of age. Declawing is amputation the of the last segment of their digit, like a knuckle in people. It is done with a blade or a laser which depends on the hospital. Most hospitals are getting away from declawing and are not offering it anymore. It is painful and behavioral issues (like inappropriate elimination) and chronic pain or even regrowth of the nail if not done appropriately has been seen. If you are going to declaw then it should be done with the spay and neuter when they are young. I do encourage you to try to teach them to not scratch the furniture, use nail caps and try to not declaw them. https://www.petcoach.co/article/5-quick-facts-to-consider-before-deciding-to-declaw-your-cat/ I hope this helps!

What a surprise! Fortunately, the recent surgery should not cause any problems at all with the kittens - there is no reason that she shouldn't be able to have them normally. If her paw seems painful, I would definitely recommend giving your vet a call in the morning to let them know that she's uncomfortable - he/she should be able to prescribe some additional pain medication for the next few days.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Yes, this would be a good time to have her spayed. The cost of a spay varies greatly but the least expensive option typically is doing it at your local humane society which you may qualify for. At a regular clinic I would say is anywhere from $75-250. Good luck and have a great day!

Declawing is basically amputation. In humans, it would be equivalent to removing the top of the finger at the knuckle before the nail. Yes this can be painful, but the techniques have improved and there is good pain medication. Declawing is controversial and some vets will not do it. You need to call around to local clinics to see if there is a vet willing to do it and they can give you the price. Best of luck.

Contact your local shelters. Most have spay and neuter clinics where your cat can be spayed for a small cost. Some also can give you a voucher that will give you a substantial amount of money off a regular spay at a vet near you.

Absolutely! It is easy to clip a cat's nails at home as long as she is relatively cooperative. You can squeeze the tip of each toenail to extrude the claw and identify the pink quick. Clip the claw avoiding the quick. If you're unsure or your cat is frisky most grooming facilities and some veterinarians will trim nails and can probably demonstrate the proper technique.

If she is early in her pregnancy, then spaying would be ok. Late in pregnancy you would be asking the vet to kill the kittens individually, and it would be hard healthwise on the cat. Not every vet would agree to spay cats late in pregnancy. Abortion with medication is not usually practiced. You may want to start finding homes for the kittens already, before they are born. Leave them with mommy for around 10 weeks. Kittens need their mother until then for a healthy development and for learning everything a kitten needs to learn.