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 ...

AB 867 was signed by Governor Gavin Newsom on Oct. 9, 2025 and marked a historic milestone for animal welfare organizations ...

Starting Jan. 1, veterinarians in the state will no longer be allowed to declaw cats. We spoke to veterinarians about how pet ...

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 ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — It’s natural for cats to claw and scratch objects like furniture. However, a common medical procedure called declawing removes this ability. There’s a bill called AB 867 ...

Amid complaints from animal welfare activists that declawing cats is cruel and often unnecessary, Illinois lawmakers have been debating for more than two years whether to ban the practice. Some ...

Declawing a cat is often the go-to solution for preventing damage to furniture, curtains and more. However, there are several negative consequences to declawing. Thought to be a quick, easy and safe ...

Neal J. Riley is a digital producer for CBS Boston. He has been with WBZ-TV since 2014. His work has appeared in The Boston Globe and The San Francisco Chronicle. Neal is a graduate of Boston ...

Whether or not to declaw your cat is a hotly debated topic. People can be very passionate about how they feel about declawing. Some cities, states, and and even countries have banned it. While it's a ...

Five states, Washington, D.C., and several cities across the country have outlawed declawing cats. "Declawing" is actually a partial amputation of a cat's paw, akin to amputating a person's hand at ...

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 ...

Dear Cathy: In your column, "Stronger Case for Declawing," (Oct. 3) your case against declawing was based on opinion and supposition, not on science. There are many reasons for people to declaw cats.