Answer: declaw

AnswerCrossword Clue
DECLAWRender harmless, perhaps, to 26-Across's kin
declawto remove the claws of
declawto tear or scratch roughly
declawsharp, curved nail on an animal's paw
DECLAWRender harmless
DECLAWRemove scratchers
DECLAWMake furniture-safe, in a way
DECLAWRemove the nails from, as a cat
DECLAWMake less threatening
DECLAWRender harmless, in a way
DECLAWMake safe
DECLAWMake unable to scratch
DECLAWDo a vet's job
DECLAWRender unable to scratch
DECLAWMake safe, as a cat
DECLAWMake less threatening, in a way
DECLAWUn-nail?