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Originally Posted by Resolute 14
I can't stress strongly enough how opposed I am to declawing cats. Unless, of course, you enjoy torturing your pets.
If you keep your cats' claws trimmed and provide them with a decent scratching post, clawing furniture won't be an issue.
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Same here. Please don't declaw the cat. Clip its claws, give it a lot of scratching posts, cover the claws with plastic tips, cover parts of your furniture in tinfoil...just don't declaw it. This procedure essentially cuts off the toes at the first knuckle, and could lead to a major behaviour change in the cat.
That being said, cats can be left alone for a few days at a time, as long as you leave enough food, water, and a clean litter box around.