Believe it or not, declawing cats is a slightly hot topic among pet owners. Some believe it is fine and have their cats undergo the procedure in order to save their furniture or to keep their young children from being scratched to pieces. Others see the procedure as inhumane. It is even illegal in several major cities in California for veterinarians to declaw cats.
So, where do you stand? Is it fine to declaw cats or is it inhumane?
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I only declawed my cat's front paws. This way, they don't scratch up furniture and the cat can still climb a tree to escape danger. The cat only needs the back claws to climb. My cat even learned to defend itself with its back claws.