I wouldn't recommend someone to declaw a cat just like your nails should not be removed. It should be done in close consultation with a vet since its an amputation. It is a major surgery and should be made only after attempts to prevent the cat from using its claws destructively and when its clawing presents an above normal risk to the owner. It has inherent risks and complications including anaesthetic complications, haemorrhage and pain as well as infections. Pain management is not an elective in this delicate procedure. Declawing (onechectomy) denies cats a means to mark their territory and scratching themselves. Pet owners should provide a scratching post for the animals in this regard. A more humane approach is to use temporary synthetic nail caps to prevent injury or damage to property. Declawed cats should be housed indoors and allowed outside only under direct supervision.
