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From: jca@drutx.UUCP (ArnsonJC)
Newsgroups: net.pets
Subject: Cat declawing
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Date: Wed, 21-Aug-85 22:43:07 EDT
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	I have 2 cats, one is 9(with claws), the other is 11(without
claws).  I have had them both since they were kittens.              
The 11 yearold was declawed when he was 8 after many YEARS
agonizing over whether to do so or not. He is also an indoor cat. I
felt that I could no longer put up with having my furniture torn to
pieces.  And belive me I tried to break him of it with all sorts of
methods. 
	He has adjusted quite well and does not appear to miss his
claws.  {Note:  I still trim his back claws, and JUST the tips, more
for the benefit of my legs than anything else.}  
	Unlike many vets, mine was very noncommital when I asked him
if I should have my cat declawed.  I think that confidence in your
vet, like any doctor, is very important.  When I did decide to have
him declawed it was during a time period that the cats were to be
boarded because I would be out of town.  Therefore, the critical
recuperation period was under the care of trained personnel, rather
than just a concerned pet owner.

	I guess that I am just trying to say that it IS a major
decision and not one to be taken lightly.

			jill