Cat help needed

[kiwibug]

My first cat was already de-clawed when we got him (he was a year old), and for my second cat, the procedure was included with getting fixed- and I think we thought it was a good idea simply because the first cat was already de-clawed. I never thought it was a big deal until reading these comments!

That said, both cats were the sweetest and most affectionate cats I've ever met. I know I'm biased because they were mine, but they were always friendly with strangers as well. They wouldn't hesitate to come and jump on the laps of guests. So I wouldn't say that all de-clawed cats turn mean.

[Eden]

...... So I wouldn't say that all de-clawed cats turn mean.

I didn't say they were all mean. We've had some very sweet declawed kitties at the shelter. When they are mean (or stressed or irritated) the declawed ones won't just take a swipe at you - they bite first, ask questions later.