Question:
My cat is a scratcher. Is declawing ever recommended?
Answer:
Onychectomy, better known as declawing, is an operation where a cat’s claws are removed by amputating the distal phalangeal (toe tip) bones from the end of the digits. Once a common surgical procedure, feline declawing has become a sensitive and controversial topic. It is illegal in some cities and counties, as well as…
