The United States is the ONLY country that still allows declawing. It's banned in Europe.

When people ask me about declawing, I tell them to have their fingers and toes cut off at the first joint, then be forced to walk around on all fours. Because, that's the same thing a cat has to endure.

Declawing can cause biting issues, as the cat now has no way to defend itself. It can also cause litterbox and behavioral problems.

That's my thought on that!! Oh, and it is NOT the same as spaying/neutering, as cats don't have to walk around on their testicles or uteruses.