>From: Pamala/Johan Mommens <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: Declawing ... never ? >I would like to hear your opinion about this. Hi, I would like to respond to the Declawing issue. I am the Shelter Director for WNYFLFA and in my 5 years with ferrets, I have only seen one ferret that came to us declawed. I do not know who the vet was and I am not sure if the job was done wrong and caused the problem I am about to describe. This little girl had her nail grow back in but they did not grow back where they originally were. Several grew side ways out the side of her little toes and one even grew up and pointed straight up. They are very difficult to cut and they actually require a file or sanding with a tool to keep them smooth so as not to dig into the toe along side of it. She is very good about having this done but I am sure it has added a lot of stress to her life over the years. I have had my cat declawed. I know! I know! But she was scratching and destroying my home. Walls, furniture, woodwork, everything. I had her for nearly 2 years before I had it done. Yes, she was tender for a few days but now I just love & enjoy her and the 3 I have gotten since her. The point here is that cats claws do NOT grow back in. It is a totally different situation. Sandy [Posted in FML issue 2950]