From what I have read, declawing is an amputation of the first knuckle. It is extremely painful and many cats never fully recover. People have to decide before they have cats, what is more important to them. I raised Bengal cats, which are an extremely active breed. They destroyed any climbers we built for them, but better that then our furniture. Declawed cats are defenseless if they escape from their inside home - they don't stand a chance if they encounter a viscous dog. Before declawing, please find a new home for your cat or kitten if you can't handle furniture being scratched. I hope I don't offend anyone but I feel very passionate about this subject. |