Originally posted by CalliesMom
PIF, I'm glad that you mentioned this. I was very ignorant on declawing and yes, I should have done more research which was my own fault...so cannot completely blame the vet here.
I agree the owner should do research too but we are trained to believe professionals and when your vet tells you something you believe them.

But vets have little or no training in behavioural issues for cats, I inwardly laugh at some things my vet tells me about my cats. Like doing happy feet is because my cats feet were tired...ermm no it is a comfort thing as I had come to pick him up from the vets and he was very happy to see me

However, when we first talked to the vet in Tucson about getting Callie declawed I asked if she would be in pain and if there were any side effects from removing her claws. The vet told me "no"
Well, if you were given full disclosure you would not of gone ahead with the operation, as a vet clinic makes around 50% of their profits on the declawing operation alone of course they will push owners to do it.


I will NEVER EVER declaw another animal. This website has taught me a lot and there are so many other ways to train your animals not to scratch on furniture. But then again, my cats mean more to me than some stupid piece of furniture anyway.
This is wonderful to hear and if you ever need advice on post training or triming claws post and the PT crowd will help you.