I willnever have a Cat declawed.after I saw,how Mr Scrappy,had such a hard time,when he got older,in keeping his back end clean.He couldnt scratch there,and had horrible dandruff.And I notice,that the Cats,that came declawed,to the Hotel,have similar problems.Scrappy 2,is being taught,where to scratch,and she learns fast.Some people,sadly like the Right,to have a Pet Companion,but not the RESPONSIBILITY!