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declaw
(redirected from declawing)

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de·claw  (d-klô)
tr.v. de·clawed, de·claw·ing, de·claws
1. To remove the claws from: declaw a cat.
2. To strip of power, potency, or strength; make harmless or less threatening.
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Verb1.declaw - remove the claws from; "declaw a cat"
take off - take away or remove; "Take that weight off me!"


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Declawing is not an option for many animal lovers, so even for the most dexterous furry couples, the problem remains.
NO REASON FOR L.A. ANIMAL DEATH PENALTY by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
KAREN STITH, a cat owner in West Hollywood, California, speaking out against declawing of pets.
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Further, surgical treatments to which the ASPCA is opposed, such as tail docking, ear cropping and declawing are not covered, aligning with their mission of preventing cruelty to animals in the name of aesthetic 'enhancement.
Hartville Group, Inc., Launches 'ASPCA Pet Health Insurance' by Business Wire
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