Some cats may be more likely to bite and develop behavior problems if declawed. There are alternatives to declawing, such as teaching the cat to use scratching posts. Many people are concerned with a cat's claws when they bring them into their home. The declaw surgery is an amputation equivalent to cutting a human's finger at the first knuckle. This is to ensure the entire claw is removed.
Some side effects are tenderness, infection, litterbox aversion, biting and personality change.
Cats have a natural tendency to scratch in order to stretch their leg muscles and to mark their territory. Today there are many options for people when they bring home that cute fluffy kitten. Ozaukee Humane Society does consider a cat's age, weight and temperament before approving a home where it will be declawed. A cat that is older than 1 year or greater than 10 lbs. Talk to a trained behaviorist for options in correcting a cat problems.