Is declawing ever recommended?

Question:

My cat is a scratcher. Is declawing ever recommended?

Answer:

Onychectomy, better known as declawing, is an operation where a cat’s claws are removed by amputating the distal phalangeal (toe tip) bones from the end of the digits. Once a common surgical procedure, feline declawing has become a sensitive and controversial topic. It is illegal in some cities and counties, as well as…

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