Cat declawing (also called onychectomy) is the amputation of the first digital (toe) bones in a cat’s paw, including the nail bed and claw. It’s done to stop a cat’s natural scratching behavior. While ...

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 ...

There's a lot of things to love about cats: their playful nature, sweet purrs, and gentle demeanors first come to my mind. However, I'm pretty confident in saying that their constant scratching and ...