I had my cat declawed about 6 days ago. He seems to be doing fine. But his paws smell. Really bad. Like, he lays in our laps and stuff all the time and I don't want home to lay on me because his paws smell so bad. He is my baby and it makes me cry everyday thinking about the fact that I had to declassified him to stay in my home because I rent. I hope he is not in any pain. I still let him lay on me but I have to keep him from flirting because of the smell. Is this a sign that his paws might be infected? Could the smell be dried blood? He has been licking his paws but not a whole lot. I am just scared that he has an infection or is in pain. I've never declawed a cat before and I am not sure what to expect out of him. He still has his playful attitudes and I think he's going to be OK but I would just like to know if I should take him back to the vet. Please help. I am one scared mama.