Declawing Cats

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I work in the veterinary field. There are arguments by some veterinarians against this legislation because people will probably dump cats at a higher rate if they are not allowed to declaw them.
I would never in a zillion years declaw a cat, I think it's a horrendous thing to do to a sentient animal and it deprives them of a body part they need to live a normal life. I am also strongly against ear cropping of dogs and tail docking of dogs, cattle and horses, and other such forms of mutilation.

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Why?

Because it is purely the imposition of aesthetic opinion.

How is removing a portion of the toes of an animal a matter of aesthetics.

Ear cropping and tail docking are for aesthetics but declawing is not.