I think you'll find that most people here on PT wouldn't de-claw their cats. There are a couple who have done it and I'm sure they had their reasons. Perhaps they'll post here....perhaps not. This topic tends to get pretty heated.

Personally, I'd never do it. I believe (I'm not a vet) that it can cause agression and potty problems. Not to mention it's the equivalent of cutting your finger off at the first knuckle. I also have dogs and I want my cats to be able to bap them on the nose or anywhere else should they need to. I've just resigned myself to the fact that I can't have nice furniture right now. And there's always the chance that they'll get outside......

When I worked the front desk at a vet clinic and people would call inquiring about declawing I really tried my hardest to educate them as to what was involved. Most thought it was just removing the nail, not the whole tip of the digit.