Illinois SB0257 prohibits surgical claw removal, declawing, or tendonectomy on cats except for therapeutic purposes.

Illinois SB0257, known as the Cat Declawing Act, prohibits the surgical removal of claws, declawing, or tendonectomy on cats, except when performed by a licensed veterinarian for therapeutic purposes. This includes preventing or impairing the normal function of a cat's toes, claws, or paws. The act defines "therapeutic purpose" as necessary to address infections, diseases, injuries, or abnormal conditions in the claws, nail bed, or toe bone that jeopardize the cat's health. It does not include cosmetic or aesthetic purposes.

Illinois SB0257 prohibits surgical claw removal, declawing, or tendonectomy on cats except for therapeutic purposes.

Illinois SB0257, known as the Cat Declawing Act, prohibits the surgical removal of claws, declawing, or tendonectomy on cats, except when performed by a licensed veterinarian for therapeutic purposes. This includes preventing or impairing the normal function of a cat's toes, claws, or paws. The act defines "therapeutic purpose" as necessary to address infections, diseases, injuries, or abnormal conditions in the claws, nail bed, or toe bone that jeopardize the cat's health. It does not include cosmetic or aesthetic purposes.