AB 867
Veterinary medicine: cat declawing.
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Fiscal committee
No
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No
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Bill overview
This bill prohibits veterinarians from performing tendonectomies, onychectomies, or other claw removal procedures on cats for non-therapeutic reasons. It requires these procedures to be performed only when medically necessary to address an existing condition. The bill also includes changes to existing regulations regarding veterinary practice, particularly concerning ownership exemptions and the administration of medications by non-licensed personnel in animal shelters. Finally, it clarifies that local ordinances limiting these procedures will not be preempted by the bill.
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