Posted By: jlynn on 2008-03-11
In Reply to: Gotta a cat question... what is the consensus on declawing? SM - MissouriMT

If the cat is going to be totally an inside cat, I think it is okay. . I don't think their should be too much pain associated with it - certainly not for 2 weeks. . But if the cat will be outside at all, it would not be a good idea, as it would have no way to protect itself or climb a tree to get away from dogs, etc. .

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