Quote/]I don't want to start an "issue" but declawing a cat is not like having your fingernails cut, it's more like having your fingers cut at the first joint. I feel very sorry for kitties that have had this done. They have no defenses so I've seen them develop bad biting habits since it's the only way they have of protecting themselves. I hope you will consider not doing it to your new kitty.[/quote]
I too, would not want to raise a hullabaloo about this, but just in case you aren't aware, de-clawing is very painful to the cat. Also my DD adopted a cat who had been de-clawed and now that she (the cat) is a senior citizen she suffers badly with arthritis in her front feet due to the de-clawing. She sort of hobbles around. Before anyone says it, I know this doesn't happen to every de-clawed cat.
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