I agree w/ the others. If your cat ever escaped, he'd be doomed. Unable to defend himself or catch necessary food. I thought it was cruel to declaw cats before, But now even more so. I didn't realize that it involved that much pain or actually changing the way a cat walks. I'd just trim the claws every few months if they really bother you. If he really hates when you cut them, try sneaking up on him when he's sleeping and cutting one a day. Becareful though, if he flinches, DON'T cut. Wait till he isn't moving and then cut. Have your vet show you.