How we doing California? Got those houses done yet ? No?
Starting January 1, 2026, California's new law (AB 867) bans cat declawing except when a veterinarian deems it medically necessary for the cat's health, making California the largest state to prohibit the painful amputation for convenience, with violations leading to license action against vets
. This law, signed by Governor Newsom, prohibits both vets and owners from performing the procedure unless for specific therapeutic reasons like infections or injuries, not for furniture protection.