>>If the claw is troublesome for the kitty and the Vet recommends removal, I would think this would be helpful for her. It can't be good that she keeps tearing it and causing herself harm and pain.
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>>PHWildCat
>>Cat Board Monitor and Chat Host
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>>A house without cats is like a garden without flowers

I 100% agree. Of course not being a vet and having never seen this cat, I wouldn't even attempt to guess which option is in this cat's best interests. But gee, if the vet and you agree that it's the best option, then it probably is.

The sad reality is that if she needed any other medical procedure, there wouldn't be political pressure or emotion either way. But because the ever-so-taboo subject of declawing is involved, you may run into someone who will scold you for even considering it, regardless of the circumstances. (CatHobbyist people don't tend to be like that. But you may run into someone "in real life" who does.) I trust you will make this medical decision for your cat just as you would any other medical decision.

And please give her a headbonk from me. Sounds like she really hurt her paw. I hope that it wasn't infected and she was feeling better quickly.

Lisa

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