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From: sja@rduxb.UUCP (Sam J. Anastasio)
Newsgroups: net.pets
Subject: Re: cat claws
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Date: Wed, 17-Jul-85 08:05:56 EDT
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  the stretching/scratching ritual is an
> instinct that is important as exercise as well as a pseudo-emotional
> need.  Try a cork scratching post, and teach the cat what it is for


We had our kitten declawed at 6 months and she led a very happy 18 year
lifespan.  
She didn't seem to remember that she even had front claws.  She also
"INSTINCTIVELY" exercised her front paws on the furniture in scratching
motions quite often.  Thereby satisfying her "pseudo-emotional needs"
quite nicely, thank you.  The scratching instinct is not dependent on
the presence of claws.