Declawing a Snowshoe is a major procedure known as onychectomy, performed using anesthesia, which removes the claw from each toe (from the first knuckle out) of the Snowshoe’s forepaws. There’s a remote chance of death during the surgery, and a declawed Snowshoe may experience an increased risk of infection and long-term discomfort in his paws. This surgery isn’t advised for a mature Snowshoe and is labeled an act of animal cruelty in some countries (see below).
Have you thought about obtaining a necklace for your Snowshoe? read on and you’ll read about some of the health benefits of Snowshoe necklaces plus the bump in style your Snowshoe will receive.
Alternative Veterinary Medicine is considered a field that considers and evaluates a multitude of ideas concerning the health and wellness of your Snowshoe.
Snowshoes are carnivores. Never forget that when you’re trying to decide what you should feed your Snowshoe. If you deviate from this, your Snowshoe will seem like a picky eater. You can have a difficult time getting your Snowshoe to eat if you’re giving him food that is not meat or formulated from meat products.
Remember Snowshoes share a recent common ancestor with the largest of felines — lions, tigers,and pumas, etc. — so keep that in mind when you’re feeding the Snowshoe. Never will you see a mature puma on Animal Planet drinking milk, chewing grass, or eating an apple in his natural habitat.
