That is absolutly horrible that someone would have that done. To me dew claws shouldn't even be removed from a chi, as they are usually taken of in other breeds that can get them caught or rip them out while running, fetching or working. I have seen it done on puppies and they sceam like you are cutting away the whole foot, no sedation, nothing. And as for all the nails on the poor dog, imagine you have an itch and you cannot scratch it...ever. I dremmel my dogs nails twice a week and have hardwood floors, they are so short that they do no even hit the floor anymore, and they are big dogs that CAN do damage. I also dremmel my friends tiny toy poodle, they are now little nubs so she doesnt tear up the leather furniture. I really want to get ahold of the vet that agreed to do the declawing.