Iowa SF107 prohibits declawing cats except for therapeutic purposes by licensed veterinarians, with civil penalties for violations.

Iowa SF107 introduces a new law that prohibits the declawing of cats except when performed by a licensed veterinarian for therapeutic reasons. The bill defines "declawing procedure" as any method that removes or impairs a cat's claw, including onychectomy, dactylectomy, phalangectomy, or tendonectomy. A violation of this prohibition is subject to civil penalties, with fines ranging from $500 for an initial violation to $2,500 for a third or subsequent violation within five years.

Iowa SF107 prohibits declawing cats except for therapeutic purposes by licensed veterinarians, with civil penalties for violations.

Iowa SF107 introduces a new law that prohibits the declawing of cats except when performed by a licensed veterinarian for therapeutic reasons. The bill defines "declawing procedure" as any method that removes or impairs a cat's claw, including onychectomy, dactylectomy, phalangectomy, or tendonectomy. A violation of this prohibition is subject to civil penalties, with fines ranging from $500 for an initial violation to $2,500 for a third or subsequent violation within five years.