It is truly disgusting. I have seen the procedure done with my own eyes. I really wish doctors who call themselves "cat lovers" would smarten up and refuse the cruel surgery, and forget about the money involved. When the (very bloody) procedure is over, they tie each finger with thread. Is is shock and damage to the cat or kitten and should be outlawed. Imagine making a fist and not being able to stick your fingers out. I also think they should place the declawing photos in magazines and over the net like they do abortions. I want the world to see how graphic and painful and wrong it is. Once a cat owner sees that, perhaps they'd change their mind.