Although this is done under anesthesia, after surgery most cats act as if they are in great discomfort. The cat's feet are tightly bandaged after surgery and the cat will experience throbbing. Once the bandages are removed, the feet will be painful to walk on. Changes in the way your cat behaves can also occur after declawing. Some cats, aware of their loss of defense, may become unpredictably aggressive towards their owners.
Some cats develop a habit of biting to offset their loss of clawing.
Some cats simply become very timid. All declawed cats must remain indoors all of the time, since outdoors they are unable to climb to safety or defend themselves. Understanding your cat's needs will help you to supply the correct materials and training to make this situation possible. You cannot punish your cat for scratching with his claws, however you can provide your cat with a place to scratch that is acceptable for both you and the cat. Some cats will accept using carpet samples tossed on the floor.