Opposes the use of declawing for elective surgery in cats and encourages veterinary professionals to discourage the practice.

The bill expresses opposition to the use of onychectomy, also known as declawing, for elective surgery in cats. It highlights the adverse effects of declawing, including lifelong pain, behavioral issues, and potential nerve damage. The bill emphasizes that declawing is already banned in several countries and U.S. cities, and it encourages veterinary professionals to discourage the practice. It also recognizes that declawing should only be performed when medically necessary for the cat's health.

Opposes the use of declawing for elective surgery in cats and encourages veterinary professionals to discourage the practice.

The bill expresses opposition to the use of onychectomy, also known as declawing, for elective surgery in cats. It highlights the adverse effects of declawing, including lifelong pain, behavioral issues, and potential nerve damage. The bill emphasizes that declawing is already banned in several countries and U.S. cities, and it encourages veterinary professionals to discourage the practice. It also recognizes that declawing should only be performed when medically necessary for the cat's health.