Can a cat be neutered and not declawed?

Not only CAN this be done, that is the way ALL pet cats should be handled. All pet cats should be neutered, it will prevent any unwanted kittens and also has health advantages for the cats. Declawing, on the other hand, is totally harmful to cats. First, it involves NOT just removing the claws, it is the amputation of their toes at the first joint. read more

Declawing is NOT just removing a cat’s claws. They have to amputate the first bone in each of the cat’s fingers in order to declaw, and it causes cats lifelong pain. It is an extremely invasive procedure. Cats can no longer even stretch out the way they used to be able to after being declawed. read more

If you MUST declaw your cat, then yes, do it at the same time, that way he is only put under anesthesia the one time. But on another note, I would definately think out whether or not you need to have the cat declawed. read more