ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Declawing

Declawing is when a doctor takes out the top part of a kitty's fingers. This means they take off the part of the finger where the claw grows. They do this so the kitty can't scratch as hard or damage things like furniture or people. People might think it is a good idea to declaw their kitty because it saves their things from getting scratched. However, it can be very painful for the kitty and can even hurt them for the rest of their life. So it's important to talk to a veterinarian and explore other options before deciding to declaw a kitty.