Originally posted by Bastet27
The vet I brought Piper to said it only hurts them a week, and then nothing.
I am SO PLEASED that Piper can keep his toes and Piper would be too.

Of course the vet says the operation is no big deal, he makes ALOT of money doing that operation. No declawing, no money.

Did you know that vets test their strongest painkillers on cats as they declaw them and post op. So that very act shows how painful the operation is.

Originally posted by guster girl
I think you're making an intelligent decision, but, I also wanted to say that it's not always going to affect the animal in a negative way. Just my experience.
You are right some cats hide their pain and seem to have no side effects (Apart from bad joints and heart because of the surgery )

But is it worth the risk as it is unecessary operation.