What is declawing a cat, really?

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  1. Amputation of the bones at the tips of the toes
  2. Trimming the nail tips
  3. Removing only the nail sheath

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References

  1. Cornell Feline Health Center, Destructive Behavior www.vet.cornell.edu/node/3983 Checked 2026-10-10.

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