Declawing

All VCA Veterinary Clinics Have Banned Declaws

Declaw surgeries have been banned by VCA hospitals. Learn why.

New York Becomes First U.S. State to Ban Declaw Surgeries

Learn about why New York has banned cat declawing and how to stop scratching without declawing.

Declawing Cats: Just Don't Do It

Declawing cats has negative physical and mental effects. Learn why and what you can do for cat scratching instead.

Declawing Cats: Banning Declaw Surgeries

Declawing cats has many negative physical and mental effects. Find out alternatives for declawing cats and which state might be banning cat declaws soon.

Please Do Not Declaw Your Cat

Visit declawing.com for more information about this cruel and inhumane practice.

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