Declaw

[cassiesmom]

Reese81, here is a previous discussion about declawing. Hope this helps! Cassie had already had her front paws declawed when I adopted her. I have no reason to have her back paws declawed. I have a friend who had all four of her kitty's paws declawed and I could tell the cat had pain afterward. If I ever adopt another cat, I would not do it unless I had absolutely, positively no other options.

http://www.petoftheday.com/talk/show...ghlight=declaw

[Catty1]

Look into SoftPaws. They are like claw shaped plastic 'artificial nails' that you glue onto your cat's claws. It's pretty easy. This eliminates damage caused by scratching furniture, etc.

Cheaper and MUCH less painful for kitty than declawing.

There are sprays you can get from pet stores that you spray on furniture and stuff - the cats don't like the smell and stay away. Vinegar works too!

[slleipnir]

When I got Butter, he was already declawed...I knew if I got a kitten, since I'm still living at home, I would likely be forced into it. I don't notice any pain my cats are in right now, but still, it's very painful at the time, and a chance later in their life too. If you need a declawed cat, I suggest maybe adopted one already declawed

[Freedom]

No way would I EVER have a cat mutilated like that! I have adopted cats that were declawed by prior owners. Poor kitty. there are many other ways to deal with cat's natural instinct to scratch.