Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It's a decision that's making plenty say: "It's about time!" After decades of quietly letting people surgically remove the tips of ...

Veterinarians are now banned from declawing cats in California except in cases where it is medically necessary. This October, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 867, which prohibits cat declawing.

Destroyed furniture and scratch marks can be frustrating for cat owners. To avoid this, some cat owners resort to declawing their cats, despite the harmful effects it can have. "It's quite traumatic," ...

In October 2022, Maryland joined New York in banning cat declawing operations. The procedure, which involves the amputation of the third phalanx, can be likened to a human having finger tips removed ...

Declawing cats is legal in Florida, though Volusia County has banned the practice for non-medical reasons. The procedure, known as an onychectomy, involves amputating the last bone of a cat's toes.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation banning cat declawing. The procedure involves amputating the first bone in ...