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luv my pet · 09-14-2008, 03:13 PM

Hello YT I just wanted to ask for some prayers for Chewy. Last night he wanted to play with Sugar (our cat) and well Sugar told him no by giving him a good swipe across the face-right into the left eye. So we took him to the emergency hospital that is open 24/7. He has a punctured cornia I hope I spelled that correct. So the doctor kept him to give him pain med., antibotics, and to take blood so that they can get the plasma from his blood to put in his eye every 2 hours. Tomorrow he goes to his vet where then he gives us a referral to our eye specialist in our town. I am so happy that I have medical insurance for Chewy I just never knew that I would use it. The big things that can accure are infection and going blind in his eye. I dropped off his little baby bear, water dish and food dish for him, they said he's doing fine but crying for me which I knew that was going to happen. I just feel so bad for my angel I can't even eat. Sugar and Chewy have been living together for over a year and we have a baby gate on the stairs so the cat has the upstairs and dog has the downstairs. I know that cat can jump over that that's why I always put the cat in our spare bedroom when gone so nothing like this would happen. I am thinking about getting the declawed-any thoughts? Any questions that I need to ask the doctor? Please let me know if any one has gone through this and what I need to do. Thanks so much I will keep you posted.

Gracie2006 · 09-14-2008, 03:40 PM

So sorry to hear about your little Chewy. I hope he is going to be OK. I declawed my first two cats, but not my last 4. Declawing is like amputation. It is radical. Cats defend themselves most often by using their rear claws. In order to fully protect chewy, you would need to have claws on all four paws removed, and that would render kitty defenseless for the most part. There are alternatives, like caps for the claws or just keeping the claws trimmed. You could also consider keeping Chewy in an ex-pen or crate when you can't be around to supervise kitty. The good news is, I would bet money that Chewy has learned to respect kitty after this ordeal so hopefully it won't happen again.

BobbyYorkie · 09-14-2008, 03:41 PM

Poor Chewy I hope he gets better soon.

luv my pet · 09-14-2008, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Gracie2006

So sorry to hear about your little Chewy. I hope he is going to be OK. I declawed my first two cats, but not my last 4. Declawing is like amputation. It is radical. Cats defend themselves most often by using their rear claws. In order to fully protect chewy, you would need to have claws on all four paws removed, and that would render kitty defenseless for the most part. There are alternatives, like caps for the claws or just keeping the claws trimmed. You could also consider keeping Chewy in an ex-pen or crate when you can't be around to supervise kitty. The good news is, I would bet money that Chewy has learned to respect kitty after this ordeal so hopefully it won't happen again.

Thank you I live in Olympia I see that your from Bellevue. I have never heard of the caps I will look into that. I always have sugar (cat) in the spare room with door closed till I get home this actually happened when I was home-ugh I feel so bad. Plus Chewy is usually with me when I am gone. I always cut the cats nails once a week but his nails grown fast so I think the caps will be an excellent problem solver. Cat is just at that age where he does not want to play anymore, and he's only a inside cat has never been outside so I wonder the declawing him would be ok . Well I thank you and yes I believe Chewy will give Sugar some respect now unfortuantly he had to learn a painful way.

luv my pet · 09-14-2008, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BobbyYorkie

Poor Chewy I hope he gets better soon.

Thank you! It's nerve racking to go through this.

mscat · 09-14-2008, 03:58 PM

I am so sorry Chewy was hurt by your cat. i hope something can bedone to protect him from further harm. IMO i'd rehome the cat, or have the cat stay outdoors.

luv my pet · 09-14-2008, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by mscat

I am so sorry Chewy was hurt by your cat. i hope something can bedone to protect him from further harm. IMO i'd rehome the cat, or have the cat stay outdoors.

Thank you yes my husband said let's re-home him or declaw him, but I am doing research right now about declawing. Also someone on YT told me about caps for his nails. I think outdoors will be out of the question he's never steppped foot out there. Yes just when you thinkg that your doing everything right for protecting him this happens teachs everyone a lesson even myself. Will keep you posted.

spanky's mom · 09-14-2008, 04:11 PM

Aww poor baby I will say a prayer he gets better quickly, Have you heard od soft paws? they fet right over the cats claws and stay on for 1 to 2 weeks they come in all colors and can be put back on again and again. I think they cost around 15$

luv my pet · 09-14-2008, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by spanky's mom

Aww poor baby I will say a prayer he gets better quickly, Have you heard od soft paws? they fet right over the cats claws and stay on for 1 to 2 weeks they come in all colors and can be put back on again and again. I think they cost around 15$

No I have never heard of that either I will be making a stop at the store to start looking at ideas and getting one. Are there any questions that I should be asking the doctor? Thank you

Gracie2006 · 09-14-2008, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by mscat

I am so sorry Chewy was hurt by your cat. i hope something can bedone to protect him from further harm. IMO i'd rehome the cat, or have the cat stay outdoors.

That is not fair to the cat, who was probably provoked. IMO, it is better to find harmony in the house.

mscat · 09-14-2008, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Gracie2006

That is not fair to the cat, who was probably provoked. IMO, it is better to find harmony in the house.

Yeppers. I new that my post may have been harsh... I hope that something can be worked out for your family and all can live in peace. Perhaps the little kitty claw covers is the answer.
best wishes.

luv my pet · 09-14-2008, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Gracie2006

That is not fair to the cat, who was probably provoked. IMO, it is better to find harmony in the house.

Yes I'm working on that, I have decided not to declaw him after doing the research online. So I will be going to get the caps for his nails tomorrow and will be trying to get a better solution because I also can not keep him in the room all the time. Since Chewy does go with pretty much everywhere I could let the cat out when we are gone during the day and put him in the room when we get home. I will still keep the baby gate up because I do not want Chewy rooming full house even when cat is in room. So I am just trying to figure things out I really don't feel I should get rid of him it was a natural reaction for him when Chewy was barking at him and trying to play cat wanted to be left alone and it was his way to say no. It was to late by the time I got over there. Like I said they have been fine together for a year but this just shows accidents happen no matter what and it can happen to anyone even when using precaution. Any ideas of what could be done? I would love to hear. Thanks everyone!

emilyann · 09-14-2008, 06:37 PM

Also, in de-clawing, I have heard that it makes cats as they get older more aggressive. Like they get depressed from not having their claws and just get mean as they get older or something. My mom had her cat de-clawed and he's a pain in my butt!

Oh and since he doesn't have his claws he does BITE!

altigger74 · 09-14-2008, 06:52 PM

Just my opinion, I have two cats here with my babies. I've tried the caps, they didn't work for me because the caps have to be glued on (at least the ones I had did) and holding my 25lb cat, putting glue and tips on? NOT! She ended up with glue on her paws and I swore she was going to stick to the floor! So I spoke with my vet about it and they can put the cat under local anistesia (I know that sp is wrong) but they are not fully put under just out of it, and they trim the nails VERY short and cauterize the ends. He told me that they should remain short for a couple of months that way. I had another cat that was declawed and she never hurt the babies with her back claws. The dogs always got out of her way before then.

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Originally Posted by luv my pet

Yes I'm working on that, I have decided not to declaw him after doing the research online. So I will be going to get the caps for his nails tomorrow and will be trying to get a better solution because I also can not keep him in the room all the time. Since Chewy does go with pretty much everywhere I could let the cat out when we are gone during the day and put him in the room when we get home. I will still keep the baby gate up because I do not want Chewy rooming full house even when cat is in room. So I am just trying to figure things out I really don't feel I should get rid of him it was a natural reaction for him when Chewy was barking at him and trying to play cat wanted to be left alone and it was his way to say no. It was to late by the time I got over there. Like I said they have been fine together for a year but this just shows accidents happen no matter what and it can happen to anyone even when using precaution. Any ideas of what could be done? I would love to hear. Thanks everyone!

msjagg · 09-14-2008, 07:25 PM

and Animal supply catalogs. But, You must keep the cats claws trimmed for when they grow too long the caps will fall off. Declawing is like amputation and I would do this only as a last resort. You'd have to do all 4 and you're rendering your cat defenseless if he should get outside. Blessings for Chewy to have a speedy recovery, I'm sure he has gained a healthy respect for your cat in the future!!

Baron's Mom

09-14-2008, 03:13 PM	#1
luv my pet Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: washington Posts: 99	Chewy is in the hospital over night Hello YT I just wanted to ask for some prayers for Chewy. Last night he wanted to play with Sugar (our cat) and well Sugar told him no by giving him a good swipe across the face-right into the left eye. So we took him to the emergency hospital that is open 24/7. He has a punctured cornia I hope I spelled that correct. So the doctor kept him to give him pain med., antibotics, and to take blood so that they can get the plasma from his blood to put in his eye every 2 hours. Tomorrow he goes to his vet where then he gives us a referral to our eye specialist in our town. I am so happy that I have medical insurance for Chewy I just never knew that I would use it. The big things that can accure are infection and going blind in his eye. I dropped off his little baby bear, water dish and food dish for him, they said he's doing fine but crying for me which I knew that was going to happen. I just feel so bad for my angel I can't even eat. Sugar and Chewy have been living together for over a year and we have a baby gate on the stairs so the cat has the upstairs and dog has the downstairs. I know that cat can jump over that that's why I always put the cat in our spare bedroom when gone so nothing like this would happen. I am thinking about getting the declawed-any thoughts? Any questions that I need to ask the doctor? Please let me know if any one has gone through this and what I need to do. Thanks so much I will keep you posted. __________________ Chewys Mom Proud member of "The Gentlemen's Club"

09-14-2008, 03:40 PM	#2
Gracie2006 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sequim, Wa Posts: 4,541	So sorry to hear about your little Chewy. I hope he is going to be OK. I declawed my first two cats, but not my last 4. Declawing is like amputation. It is radical. Cats defend themselves most often by using their rear claws. In order to fully protect chewy, you would need to have claws on all four paws removed, and that would render kitty defenseless for the most part. There are alternatives, like caps for the claws or just keeping the claws trimmed. You could also consider keeping Chewy in an ex-pen or crate when you can't be around to supervise kitty. The good news is, I would bet money that Chewy has learned to respect kitty after this ordeal so hopefully it won't happen again. __________________ Gracie loves Bailey. Holly loves Tucker. Proud member of the YT Gracie Girls.

09-14-2008, 03:58 PM	#6
mscat YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 4,895	I am so sorry Chewy was hurt by your cat. i hope something can bedone to protect him from further harm. IMO i'd rehome the cat, or have the cat stay outdoors. __________________ "No matter how little money & how few possessions, you own, having a dog makes you rich."

09-14-2008, 04:11 PM	#8
spanky's mom Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: California Posts: 219	Aww poor baby I will say a prayer he gets better quickly, Have you heard od soft paws? they fet right over the cats claws and stay on for 1 to 2 weeks they come in all colors and can be put back on again and again. I think they cost around 15$ __________________ Spanky & Violetts MOM

09-14-2008, 06:37 PM	#13
emilyann Lovin' My LilBug! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,513	Also, in de-clawing, I have heard that it makes cats as they get older more aggressive. Like they get depressed from not having their claws and just get mean as they get older or something. My mom had her cat de-clawed and he's a pain in my butt! Oh and since he doesn't have his claws he does BITE! __________________ love my lillybug! rags and ribbons!

09-14-2008, 03:41 PM	#3
BobbyYorkie Donating YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: california Posts: 629	Poor Chewy I hope he gets better soon.

09-14-2008, 07:25 PM	#15
msjagg YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lancaster, PA. U.S.A. Posts: 1,449	The caps are available from Vets... and Animal supply catalogs. But, You must keep the cats claws trimmed for when they grow too long the caps will fall off. Declawing is like amputation and I would do this only as a last resort. You'd have to do all 4 and you're rendering your cat defenseless if he should get outside. Blessings for Chewy to have a speedy recovery, I'm sure he has gained a healthy respect for your cat in the future!! Baron's Mom __________________ Jodi G. Mum to : -Sammy,:-Baron Georg, :-Sophie Kennedy, and Carys Bella...