Cat declawing is definitely a thorny issue and deciding whether to do it or not is one of the most important decisions a car owner has to make. Declawing is a common practice in the USA, but it is not popular in Europe. In fact, this procedure is against the law in many European countries, for example in England, Germany and Switzerland
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Is Cat Declawing Really Necessary?
If you don’t know the answer to the question, “can bladder stones kill cats”, and you have a cat with recurring UTIs (urinary tract infections), then you need to know now: the answer is yes. While there are many ways to deal with the problem, with expensive bladder stone surgery, cats heal slowly, and the procedure can damage your cat’s ability to control the bladder without getting to the cause of the problem, but sometimes, it’s the only chance you have if you have failed to take preventative measures.
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Can Bladder Stones Kill Cats? What Caring Pet Owners Need to Know