Declawing can lead to behavior problems and medical issues. Kseniya Ovchinnikova / Getty Images Cat declawing—the removal of a cat's claws—is a controversial medical procedure. Leading organizations ...

Yes. There are no state laws against declawing cats in Florida. However, Volusia County banned the practice in 2022 when the ...

Assembly Bill 867 bans tendonectomy, onychectomy, or "any type of claw removal" procedures on cats. Declawing is "the cutting and amputating of the first joint (the toes) of a cat’s paw," and often ...

Declawing cats could soon be banned in Pittsburgh. Under legislation advanced by City Council on Wednesday, the surgery, which many veterinarians say causes behavioral issues and long-term pain for ...

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. A proposal to ban veterinarians from surgically removing claws from cats seems like it would be an easy sell for ...

A cat enjoys a bit of playtime. A proposal to ban cat declawing will soon be back on the table at the New Hampshire State House. The operation to remove a cat’s claws involves amputating the bones on ...

Although it used to be common for cat owners to choose declawing as a solution to preventing scratching damage to furniture, carpets and the like, there are major negative consequences to it. Once ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Thursday, Oct. 10 banning the declawing of cats in California unless medically necessary. He also signed a number of bills aimed at halting the puppy and pet mill ...

Cats can wreak havoc on furniture and wound people. But declawing is extremely painful and, in many places, illegal.

Declawing cats is still seen by many as a simple way to save furniture, but it should instead be referred to as what it is: ...