Cat declawing (also called onychectomy) is the amputation of the first digital (toe) bones in a cat’s paw, including the nail bed and claw. It’s done to stop a cat’s natural scratching behavior. While ...

“First cats jump and propel themselves with their rump and hind limbs,” Lampa said. “Then they anchor with their claws – which are like grappling hooks. Domestic cats actually have sharper claws than ...