noun
- the surgical removal of claws from an animal, especially a cat
Usage: veterinary
Examples
- Many veterinarians now refuse to perform declawing on cats.
- The declawing procedure is banned in several countries.
- She decided against declawing her kitten after learning about the risks.
- Declawing involves removing part of the toe bone, not just the claw.
- Animal rights groups strongly oppose declawing as inhumane.
- The shelter required adopters to sign an agreement against declawing.