Thank you for your explanation, although I can understand where you are coming from, I simply cannot condone the practice at all, it is still barbaric IMO and many others share my views.

My Lexie is a grown cat who has wrecked many of my things, the wallpaper and curtains,(and yes I do take pride in my home) and I am dis-heartened she has done this, and nothing seems to stop her either, but regardless I would NEVER EVER consider de-clawing, especially for those reasons.

However I am glad that your cats seemed to have gotten over the procedure as well as you say.

I guess I will respectfully and politely just have to agree to disgree with you on this one. cheers.