I DO agree that a declawed cat is better than a dead one .... but I shudder to think about the pain they go through.

I would NEVER allow an unnecessary surgery to be performed on any of my children, OR any pets which I may own in the future.

However my over-riding thought on this VERY controversial thread is......


"IF THERE IS ONE PERSON I WOULD ABSOLUTELY TRUST TO DO WHATEVER IS IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE CAT - IT WOULD BE JEN!!!!!!"


So whatever you ultimately decide, I support you Jen, knowing that you will make the decision only taking into account the best interests of the cat.

BTW, luckiesforme mentioned tendonectomy. I had never heard of this procedure, but I spend some time of the web reading about it, and it does seem to be less invasive, and the recovery time seems to be quicker!


http://www.inno-vet.com/articles/2001/0301/41.html