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Declawing and Science
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Declawing and Science

Cat Behavior, Cat Health, Declawing

Declawing and Science

Updated 6/30/26 This summary presents the main arguments against a legal ban on declawing (of cats and other animals), and the documented, scientific facts about each one—as opposed to the opinions expressed by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and various other individuals and organizations. Public opinion is subject to change; and the change is now moving in favor of more humane treatment of all animals. The veterinary profession is finally getting clued in, having added "animal welfare" to its Veterinarian's Oath late in 2010 (41 years after it was first written). ...

Jean Hofve DVM2026-07-02T21:16:58-07:00April 24th, 2013|

Guidelines for Safe Handling of Cats
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Guidelines for Safe Handling of Cats

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Guidelines for Safe Handling of Cats

Cats get less veterinary care than dogs. That's an established fact. A study published in 2008 in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association found that: Cats get significantly less attention and veterinary medical care from their owners than dogs. Dog owners took their pets to a veterinarian more than twice as often as cat owners. Dog owners more often sought vaccinations, physical check-ups and preventive dental care. In households that own both dogs and cats, more than 30% of cats don't see a veterinarian annually, compared with only ...

Jean Hofve DVM2017-02-21T18:39:06-07:00June 16th, 2011|

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