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The Pros And Cons Of A Ban On Declawing Cats

Published: May 3, 2019, 9:58 p.m.

b'Some states and municipalities, including New York State, are considering laws that would ban the practice of onychectomy, the surgical declawing of cats. At this program, advocates in favor of and advocates opposed to the New York bill discuss its potential impact on animals and veterinarians in New York.\\n\\nSpeakers:\\nBenjamin L. Hart, Animal Behaviorist and Distinguished Professor Emeritus, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis\\nDr. Jenny Conrad, Founder and Director, The Paw Project \\nDr. Eileen Jefferson, New York State Representative, Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association, Director of New York State Legislative Affairs, The Paw Project, Owner/Founder, Ethical Veterinary \\n\\nModerator: \\nJane Hoffman, Member, Animal Law Committee\\n\\nSponsoring Association Committee:\\nAnimal Law Committee, Lori Barrett-Peterson, Chair'