I normally stick to the dog forum, but I thought I've had loads of cats I would have a look, and I saw this thread. In all my days I have never heard of such a thing, I'm not a 'hardcore' pet owner and I love my dog but he is just that a dog, so this is coming from heart. Why on earth would there ever be reason to declaw a cat. It is just ridiculous!! Cats have claws isnt that just a given?, if claws are a problem then dont get a cat, get a stuffed animal!! The poor cats that have had this done to them must be so frustrated doing this to them surely deprives them of all their pleasure in life.