Answer: declaw

AnswerCrossword Clue
DECLAW

Render harmless, in a way

DECLAW

Un-nail?

DECLAW

Make less threatening, in a way

DECLAW
Make safe, as a cat
DECLAW
Render unable to scratch
DECLAWDo a vet's job
DECLAWMake unable to scratch
DECLAWMake safe
DECLAWRender harmless, perhaps, to 26-Across's kin
DECLAWMake less threatening
DECLAWRemove the nails from, as a cat
DECLAWMake furniture-safe, in a way
DECLAWRemove scratchers
DECLAWRender harmless