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I have heard all the bad about declawing. And to be honest I am kind of on the fence about the issue.
My Dad had my cat declawed while I was at school (front paws only). And my cat is now 11 years old, and she has never had any infections or anything detrimental happen to her because of the declawing. She was about 2 when it was done.
The cat was asleep when the procedure was done. So there was no pain. And I was able to keep my cat. I lived with other people, and had she continued to destroy things I would have had to part with her. And I know I treat her well. So I think the declawing was the best answer. Who knows how someone else would have treated her if I had to give her up. Or she might have been put to sleep by someone if I gave her up and the new owner's couldn't deal with the destruction.
So if you can fix the problem without declawing, I think you should try that first. But if the only way to keep the kitty in your good care is to declaw, I think that you shouldn't feel guilty about it. You are doing what is best for the cat and you.
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ALPHA GAMMA DELTA
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