Declawing technique. Illustration of the techniques and tools used for declawing animals such as cats and dogs. The removal of a dewclaw (the vestigia

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Declawing technique. Illustration of the techniques and tools used for declawing animals such as cats and dogs. The removal of a dewclaw (the vestigial claw higher up the leg) is shown at top. The surgical process of full declawing (involving some bone removal) is known as onychectomy.

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