“Cat declawing is a serious surgery, with a cat’s final toe joint being removed, or its tendons being severed,” said Lee, who has two ... cat’s paw would be like on a human hand.

Just like human hands, cat paws are complex and highly capable ... and traction. However, two of these toes are not like the others. Cats have a special digit on the inside of both front paws ...

Five different measures to ban the surgery have died in the Legislature since 2018. Lawmakers are trying again this year, despite lobbying by veterinarians.