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Old 09-10-2006, 08:22 AM   #23
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Originally Posted by kitty
They don't cut the knuckles off they pull the nail out. It is done under anestheia and the cat doesn't feel the pain. It may be painful after the surgurey but usually it is in any surgury including spaying and neutering.
you are very misinformed

Before you make the decision to declaw your cat, there are some important facts you should know. Declawing is not like a manicure. It is serious surgery. Your cat's claw is not a toenail. It is actually closely adhered to the bone. So closely adhered that to remove the claw, the last bone of your the cat's claw has to be removed. Declawing is actually an amputation of the last joint of your cat's "toes". When you envision that, it becomes clear why declawing is not a humane act. It is a painful surgery, with a painful recovery period. And remember that during the time of recuperation from the surgery your cat would still have to use its feet to walk, jump, and scratch in its litter box regardless of the pain it is experiencing.
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