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Odstranitev krempljev (onihektomija): the law by country

Where it is banned, allowed only under conditions or permitted. Each rule names its law and links to the source.

How Odstranitev krempljev (onihektomija) is regulated across 43 places
  • Prepovedano: 6 places
  • Prepovedano z izjemami: 34 places
  • Samo veterinar: 3 places

Avstralija

Australian Capital Territory

Samo veterinarAll species

Ni imenovano. Oseba, ki ni veterinar, ne sme izvajati nobenega kirurškega posega na živali zunaj navedenih izjem, veterinar pa ga ne sme izvesti samo v kozmetične namene.

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Not named. A non-vet may not perform any surgical procedure on an animal outside listed exceptions, and a vet may not perform one for a cosmetic purpose only.

Animal Welfare Act 1992 (ACT), ss 19(1), 19A(3)Checked 4. nov. 2026

New South Wales

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species

Besedilo je prebrano iz osnutka uredbe, ki ga je vlada dala v javno posvetovanje, ker je spletišče zakonodaje NSW zavrnilo samodejni dostop; ministrstvo potrjuje, da je uredba začela veljati 2025-02-01 in zajema ta postopek. Preverite sprejeto besedilo. Samo veterinar praktik in samo kadar je odstranitev potrebna za zdravljenje poškodbe ali bolezni mačke.

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Wording read from the government's public consultation draft of the Regulation, because the NSW legislation site refused automated access; the department confirms the Regulation commenced on 2025-02-01 and covers this procedure. Check the made text. A veterinary practitioner only, and only where removal is necessary to treat an injury or disease of the cat.

Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Regulation 2025 (NSW), cl 29; the Act, s 12(2)In force since 1. feb. 2025Checked 4. nov. 2026

Northern Territory

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species

Napisano za katero koli žival. Samo veterinar, ki iz utemeljenih razlogov meni, da gre za razumen in potreben terapevtski ukrep.

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Written for any animal. A veterinarian only, believing on reasonable grounds it is a reasonable and necessary therapeutic measure.

Animal Protection Act 2018 (NT), s 24(7)(c), (8)In force since 1. nov. 2022Checked 4. nov. 2026

Queensland

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species
  • May not be sold

Samo veterinar, ki upravičeno meni, da je to v interesu dobrobiti mačke. Za oddajo mačke brez krempljev je potrebno potrdilo veterinarja.

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A veterinary surgeon only, who reasonably considers it in the cat's welfare. Supplying a declawed cat needs a vet's certificate.

Animal Care and Protection Act 2001 (Qld), ss 26, 29Checked 4. nov. 2026

Victoria

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species
  • May not be shown

Samo veterinar praktik, za terapevtski učinek na mačko. Lastnik tega ne sme dovoliti niti mačke kazati ali razstavljati, razen če je bilo opravljeno pred prepovedjo ali zakonito drugje na mački, ki nikoli ni prebivala v Viktoriji.

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A veterinary practitioner only, for a therapeutic effect on the cat. An owner must not allow it, or show or exhibit the cat, unless it was done before the ban or lawfully elsewhere on a cat never resident in Victoria.

Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986 (Vic), s 3(1) prohibited procedure (e), ss 9(1)(l), 11AChecked 4. nov. 2026

Avstrija

Whole country

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species
  • May not be shown
  • May not be sold
  • May not be imported

Izjeme samo, kadar je nujno za predvideno uporabo ali za zaščito živali ali drugih ali za preprečitev razmnoževanja, kot določa uredba po s.24; boleči posegi zahtevajo anestezijo in naknadno oskrbo. Živali, ki niso kmetijske, rojene po 1. januarju 2008, s takimi posegi se ne smejo uvažati, pridobivati, posredovati, prenašati (s.8(3)) ali razstavljati (s.8b(2)); odpeljati tako žival v tujino zaradi posega je prepovedano.

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Exceptions only where indispensable for the intended use or for protecting the animal or others, or to prevent reproduction, as set by regulation under s.24; painful procedures need anaesthesia and aftercare. Non-farm animals born after 1 January 2008 with such procedures may not be imported, acquired, brokered, passed on (s.8(3)) or exhibited (s.8b(2)); taking one abroad for it is prohibited.

Tierschutzgesetz (TSchG), s.7(1), s.8(3), s.8b(2)Checked 4. nov. 2026

Bolgarija

Whole country

PrepovedanoAll species

Odstranitev krempljev. Navedeno kot krutost do živali. Prebran je občinski izvod, prečiščen do State Gazette no. 53 iz leta 2014; poznejše spremembe niso preverjene.

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Removal of claws. Listed as cruelty to animals. Text read is a municipal copy consolidated to State Gazette no. 53 of 2014; later amendments not checked.

Animal Protection Act (Zakon za zashtita na zhivotnite), art. 7(2)(20)In force since 31. jan. 2008Checked 4. nov. 2026

Ciper

Whole country

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species

Kirurški poseg za spremembo videza ali v druge neterapevtske namene je prepovedan, zlasti naslednji; razen kadar ga veterinar šteje za potrebnega iz veterinarskih razlogov ali v korist določene živali in to pisno dokumentira, ali za preprečitev razmnoževanja. Ne nadomešča uredb o prašičih, nesnicah in brojlerjih.

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Surgery to change appearance or for other non-therapeutic purposes is banned, in particular these; except where a vet deems it necessary for veterinary reasons or for the benefit of a specific animal and documents it in writing, or to prevent reproduction. Does not displace the pig, laying hen and broiler regulations.

Animal Protection and Welfare Law 46(I)/1994, s.5, para (ζ)Checked 4. nov. 2026

Češka

Whole country

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species

Amputacija krempljev je krutost, razen iz zdravstvenih razlogov. Besedilo je prebrano v izvodu pravnega založnika Act 246/1992 Sb. (nazadnje spremenjen 1. aprila 2025), ne v uradni zbirki.

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Amputating claws is cruelty unless for health reasons. Text read on a legal publisher's copy of Act 246/1992 Sb. (last amended 1 April 2025), not the official collection.

Act 246/1992 Sb., s.4(1)(g)(1)Checked 4. nov. 2026

Finska

Whole country

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species

Odstranitev krempljev ali prstov je vedno prepovedana, razen iz veterinarskih razlogov.

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Removing claws or toes is always prohibited except for veterinary reasons.

Animal Welfare Act 693/2023 and the Government Decree on procedures, as stated by the Finnish Food Authority (Ruokavirasto)In force since 1. jan. 2024Checked 4. nov. 2026

Francija

Whole country

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species
  • May not be shown
  • May not be sold

Spada pod nekurativno kirurgijo na hišnih ljubljenčkih. Veterinar sme operirati v interesu same živali ali za preprečitev razmnoževanja. Živali s prepovedano operacijo se ne smejo prodajati ali razstavljati na prodajah hišnih ljubljenčkov, razstavah ali predstavitvah, čeprav smejo državljani držav, kjer je to zakonito, razstavljati tam zakonito operirane živali. Datum je datum te različice.

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Falls under non-curative surgery on companion animals. A vet may operate in the animal's own interest or to prevent reproduction. Animals with a banned operation may not be sold or displayed at pet sales, shows or exhibitions, though nationals of countries where it is lawful may display animals lawfully operated on there. Date is this version's.

Code rural et de la pêche maritime, art. R214-21In force since 1. jan. 2010Checked 4. nov. 2026

Grčija

Whole country

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species

Razlaga se kot neterapevtsko pohabljanje (akrotiriasmos), ki ga člen prepoveduje kot mučenje; kastracija in vsako veterinarsko dejanje s terapevtskim ciljem nista pohabljanje. Člen tega posega ne imenuje.

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Read as non-therapeutic mutilation (akrotiriasmos), which the article bans as torture; neutering and any veterinary act with a therapeutic aim are not mutilation. The article does not name this procedure.

Law 4830/2021, art. 24(1)(b)Checked 4. nov. 2026

Hrvaška

Whole country

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species

Odstranitev ali prerez za bolečino občutljivih delov krempljev mačk. Sprejetega besedila NN 102/17 ni bilo mogoče odpreti: prebrano iz končnega vladnega predloga zakona iz leta 2017, zato se besedilo lahko razlikuje. Izjeme: veterinarski zdravstveni razlogi, nadzor razmnoževanja in podobno, z anestezijo in analgezijo;

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Removing or cutting the pain-sensitive parts of cats' claws. The enacted NN 102/17 text could not be opened: read from the Government's final bill of 2017, so wording may differ. Exceptions: veterinary health reasons, reproduction control and similar with anaesthesia and analgesia;

Zakon o zaštiti životinja (NN 102/17), art. 9 of the Government's final billChecked 4. nov. 2026

Kanada

British Columbia

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species

Poklicno pravilo, ne zakon: zavezuje samo registrirane pri CVBC (veterinarje), ne drugih oseb. Onihektomija in tendonektomija; samo za zdravljenje poškodbe ali bolezni.

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Professional rule, not a statute: binds CVBC registrants (veterinarians) only, not other people. Onychectomy and tendonectomy; only to treat an injury or disease.

College of Veterinarians of BC Bylaws, Part 4, s.231(5)-(6) (professional rule; s.231 revised 2023-11-13)Checked 4. nov. 2026

Manitoba

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species

Poklicno pravilo, ne zakon: zavezuje samo člane MVMA, ne drugih oseb. Prepoveduje neterapevtsko (izbirno) odstranjevanje krempljev domačim mačkam.

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Professional rule, not a statute: binds MVMA members only, not other people. Bars non-therapeutic (elective) declawing of domestic cats.

Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association General By-Law No. 1, 4-6-15 (professional rule)Checked 4. nov. 2026

Newfoundland and Labrador

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species

Veterinar sme odstraniti krempeljce po poškodbi ali zaradi druge medicinske potrebe.

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A veterinarian may remove the claws after an injury or for other medical necessity.

Animal Health and Protection Act, SNL 2010 c. A-9.1, s.26.1 (2024 c.18); NLR 35/12 s.10 (66/25)Checked 4. nov. 2026

Nova Scotia

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species

Dovoljeno, kadar veterinar operira za zdravljenje poškodbe ali bolezni ali iz drugih medicinskih razlogov, potrebnih ali koristnih za zdravje živali (s.28(a)), in za kmetijske prakse v skladu s kodeksi NFACC ali drugimi predpisanimi kodeksi (s.28(b)). Velja za vsako osebo, ne le za veterinarje.

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Allowed when a veterinarian operates to treat an injury or disease or for other medical reasons necessary or beneficial to the animal's health (s.28(a)), and for agricultural practices in line with the NFACC codes or other prescribed codes (s.28(b)). Applies to any person, not only veterinarians.

Animal Protection Act, S.N.S. 2018, c. 21, ss.27-28Checked 4. nov. 2026

Ontario

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species

Veterinar sme to storiti, kadar ugotovi, da je potrebno za zdravljenje poškodbe ali bolezni, in to zabeleži v kartoteki živali (s.1(2)). Velja za vsako osebo (PAWS Act s.22). Ne bo v veljavi pred 2027-01-01.

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A veterinarian may do it when they determine it is necessary to treat an injury or disease and document that in the animal's records (s.1(2)). Applies to any person (PAWS Act s.22). Not in force until 2027-01-01.

O. Reg. 152/26 s.1, under Provincial Animal Welfare Services Act, 2019, s.22In force since 1. jan. 2027Checked 4. nov. 2026

Quebec

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species

Prepovedano, razen če veterinar priporoči iz terapevtskih razlogov. Zavezuje lastnike in skrbnike ter za namene tega člena osebe v veterinarski medicini (s.2). Zajema domače hišne živali: mačke, pse, kunce, dihurje, morske prašičke, hišne prašiče. Zajema onihektomijo, tendonektomijo, tenonektomijo in vsako operacijo, ki preprečuje normalno obrabo krempljev.

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Prohibited unless a veterinary surgeon recommends it for therapeutic reasons. Binds owners and custodians, and persons in veterinary medicine for this section (s.2). Covers domestic companion animals: cats, dogs, rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, companion pigs. Covers onychectomy, tendonectomy, tenonectomy and any surgery preventing normal claw wear.

Regulation respecting the welfare and safety of domestic companion animals and equines, CQLR c. B-3.1, r. 0.1, s.16In force since 10. feb. 2024Checked 4. nov. 2026

Saskatchewan

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species

Poklicno pravilo, ne zakon: zavezuje samo člane SVMA, ne drugih oseb. Prepoveduje izbirno, neterapevtsko delno amputacijo prstov katere koli mačke (felida).

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Professional rule, not a statute: binds SVMA members only, not other people. Bars elective, non-therapeutic partial digit amputation of any felid.

Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association Bylaws (2026-09-27), s.12.3(m) (professional rule)Checked 4. nov. 2026

Latvija

Whole country

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species
  • May not be shown
  • May not be sold

Kirurški poseg za spremembo videza ljubljenčka ali v druge neterapevtske namene je prepovedan, razen če ga predpiše veterinar praktik. Art. 4.1 takim ljubljenčkom prepoveduje tekmovanja, sejme, dražbe in javne razstave, razen z veterinarskim zapisom o potrebi, kupiranjem dovoljene pasme ali poreklom iz države, kjer je to zakonito.

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Surgery to change a pet's appearance or for other non-therapeutic aims is banned unless a practising vet prescribes it. Art. 4.1 bars such pets from competitions, markets, auctions and public exhibitions, except with a vet's record of need, permitted-breed docking, or origin in a country where it is lawful.

Animal Protection Law (Dzīvnieku aizsardzības likums), arts 4.1 and 18Checked 4. nov. 2026

Luksemburg

Whole country

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species
  • May not be sold

Žival se sme amputirati le na veterinarsko indikacijo ali zaradi nujnih zootehničnih razlogov, ki jih določa uredba velikega vojvode (ni bila odprta). Imetništvo in prodaja živali, amputiranih v nasprotju s predpisom, sta prepovedana; živali, amputirane pred Zakonom, se smejo imeti do smrti.

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An animal may be amputated only on veterinary indications or imperative zootechnical grounds, set by Grand-Ducal regulation (not opened). Keeping and selling animals amputated in breach is banned; animals amputated before the Act may be kept until death.

Loi du 27 juin 2018 sur la protection des animaux, art. 11Checked 4. nov. 2026

Madžarska

Whole country

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species

Kirurški poseg za spremembo videza ali ki ni za zdravje živali ali preprečitev poznejše škode je prepovedan, razen kastracije in posegov, določenih z izvedbenimi pravili.

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Surgery to change appearance, or not for the animal's health or preventing later harm, is banned, apart from neutering and interventions set by the implementing rules.

Act XXVIII of 1998 on animal protection, s.10(2)Checked 4. nov. 2026

Malta

Whole country

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species
  • May not be shown
  • May not be sold

Kirurški poseg za spremembo videza, ki odstrani ali poškoduje del telesa, razen v zdravilne namene, je nezakonit, razen če uredbe določajo drugače. Take živali ne smejo na razstave ali tekmovanja, se držati v čredi, prodajati ali kupovati. Art. 9, kakor ga je spremenil Act XXXV of 2014. Različica z dne 3. decembra 2024, označena kot ne najnovejša; uredbe po art. 9 niso bile odprte.

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Surgery to modify appearance that removes or damages a body part, other than for a curative purpose, is illegal unless regulations prescribe otherwise. Such animals may not enter shows or competitions, be kept in stock, sold or bought. Art. 9 as amended by Act XXXV of 2014. Version of 3 December 2024, marked as not the latest; regulations under art. 9 not opened.

Animal Welfare Act, Cap. 439, arts 9 and 10Checked 4. nov. 2026

Nemčija

Whole country

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species

Spada pod prepoved amputacije delov telesa; razen na veterinarsko indikacijo ali v drugih primerih iz s.6(1).

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Falls under the ban on amputating body parts; except on veterinary indication or the other s.6(1) cases.

Tierschutzgesetz, s.6(1)Checked 4. nov. 2026

Nizozemska

Whole country

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species
  • May not be shown

Telesni posegi so prepovedani, razen če so medicinsko potrebni ali določeni; ch. 2 za mačke ne določa nobenega takega. Živali s prepovedanim posegom ne smejo na razstave ali tekmovanja.

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Bodily interventions are banned unless medically necessary or designated; ch. 2 designates none of this kind for cats. Animals with a banned intervention may not enter shows or competitions.

Wet dieren, arts 2.8, 2.15, 2.16; Besluit diergeneeskundigen, ch. 2Checked 4. nov. 2026

Nova Zelandija

Whole country

Samo veterinarAll species

Naša razlaga, ne besede zakona. Zakon je odstranitev krempljev mački imenoval omejen kirurški poseg, dokler nista bili ta opredelitev in s 17 razveljavljeni 2021-05-09, Uredbe pa je ne omenjajo. Pomemben kirurški poseg sme opraviti samo veterinar, presoja pa se po merilih iz s 16 (poseg pod kožo, poseg v kost, pomembna bolečina); odstranitev krempljev jih izpolnjuje, vendar tega niti Zakon niti Uredbe izrecno ne navajata.

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Our reading, not the law's words. The Act named cat declawing a restricted surgical procedure until that definition and s 17 were repealed on 2021-05-09, and the Regulations do not name it. A significant surgical procedure is vet-only, judged by s 16 criteria (operating below the skin, interfering with bone, significant pain); removing claws meets them, but neither the Act nor the Regulations say so expressly.

Animal Welfare Act 1999, ss 15, 16, 21In force since 9. maj 2021Checked 4. nov. 2026

Portugalska

Whole country

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species
  • May not be imported

Kirurški poseg ali amputacija za spremembo videza hišne živali je prekršek; skrbniki potrebujejo potrdilo veterinarja o potrebi; uvožene živali potrebujejo isti dokument, overjen. Prebrano v izvirnem besedilu iz leta 2001; poznejših sprememb (2003, 2012 in naprej) ni bilo mogoče odpreti, zato preverite veljavno besedilo.

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Surgery or amputation to change a companion animal's appearance is an offence; keepers need a vet's attestation of need; imported animals need the same document, legalised. Read in the original 2001 text; later amendments (2003, 2012 and on) could not be opened, so check the current wording.

Decreto-Lei 276/2001, arts 18 and 68(3)(c)Checked 4. nov. 2026

Romunija

Whole country

PrepovedanoAll species

Nekurativna kirurgija za spremembo videza živali je prepovedana in je kaznivo dejanje, kaznovano z zaporom od 6 mesecev do 3 let ali z globo (dodano s spremembo, veljavno od 19. maja 2022).

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Non-therapeutic surgery to change an animal's appearance is banned, and is an offence punishable by 6 months to 3 years or a fine (added by amendment in force 19 May 2022).

Law 205/2004 on animal protection (republished), art. 6(2)(i) and art. 25(1)(a)Checked 4. nov. 2026

Slovenija

Whole country

PrepovedanoAll species

Odstranitev krempljev mačkam je prepovedan postopek. Prečiščeno besedilo iz leta 2013; poznejše spremembe do ZZZiv-G iz leta 2025 niso preverjene.

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Removing cats' claws is a prohibited procedure. Consolidated text of 2013; later amendments up to ZZZiv-G of 2025 were not checked.

Zakon o zaščiti živali (ZZZiv-UPB2, Uradni list 38/2013), art. 20Checked 4. nov. 2026

Španija

Whole country

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species

Prepovedano je vsako pohabljanje in trajno spreminjanje telesa, razen zaradi terapevtske potrebe ali omejitve razmnoževanja, in razen označevanja ušes skupnostnih mačk. Art. 1.3 iz tega zakona izključuje lovske pse, svore in lovske pomočnike.

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All mutilation and permanent body modification is banned, except therapeutic need or limiting reproduction, and ear-marking community cats. Art. 1.3 excludes hunting dogs, packs and hunting auxiliaries from this Act.

Ley 7/2023 de protección de los derechos y el bienestar de los animales, art. 27(b)In force since 29. sep. 2023Checked 4. nov. 2026

Švedska

Whole country

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species

Spada pod operativne posege. Operativni posegi so prepovedani, razen če so utemeljeni z veterinarsko-medicinskimi razlogi; Board of Agriculture lahko dovoli izjeme.

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Falls under operative procedures. Operative procedures are banned unless justified by veterinary medical reasons; the Board of Agriculture may make exceptions.

Djurskyddslag (2018:1192), ch. 4 s.2Checked 4. nov. 2026

Združene države Amerike

California

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species

Onihektomija, tendonektomija ali kakršna koli sprememba, ki moti normalno delovanje krempljev, samo v terapevtske namene: medicinsko potrebno zaradi obstoječe ali ponavljajoče se okužbe, bolezni, poškodbe ali nenormalnega stanja krempljev, ležišča noktov ali kosti prsta, ki ogroža zdravje mačke. Kozmetični razlogi in udobje se ne štejejo. Krajšanje krempljev in kapice za kremplje so dovoljeni.

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Onychectomy, tendonectomy or any alteration impairing normal claw function only for a therapeutic purpose: medically necessary for an existing or recurring infection, disease, injury or abnormal condition of claws, nail bed or toe bone jeopardizing the cat's health. Cosmetic reasons and convenience do not count. Nail trimming and nail caps allowed.

Cal. Business and Professions Code s.4826.8 (Stats. 2025 ch.479, AB 867)In force since 1. jan. 2026Checked 4. nov. 2026

District of Columbia

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species

Zavestno odstranjevanje krempljev mački s katerim koli sredstvom ali naročilo tega je prekršek, razen kadar je potrebno v veterinarske namene: zdravljenje medicinskega stanja, kot so bolezen, okužba, poškodba ali nenormalno stanje krempljev, ki ga opravi veterinar z licenco. Kozmetični razlogi in udobje se ne štejejo. Do 90 dni, globa ali oboje.

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Knowingly declawing a cat by any means, or having it done, is an offense except when necessary for a veterinary purpose: treatment by a licensed veterinarian of a medical condition such as illness, infection, injury or abnormal claw condition. Cosmetic reasons and convenience do not count. Up to 90 days, a fine, or both.

D.C. Code s.22-1012.03 (D.C. Law 24-346)In force since 21. apr. 2023Checked 4. nov. 2026

Maryland

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species

Veterinar praktik ne sme mački odstraniti krempljev, razen če je to potrebno v terapevtske namene. Criminal Law s.10-625.1 to prepoveduje tudi posameznikom, kot civilni prekršek z globo do $1,000.

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A veterinary practitioner may not declaw a cat unless necessary for a therapeutic purpose. Criminal Law s.10-625.1 bars individuals from it too, as a civil offense with a fine up to $1,000.

Md. Code, Agriculture s.2-313.3; Criminal Law s.10-625.1; 2022 HB 22In force since 1. okt. 2022Checked 4. nov. 2026

Massachusetts

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species

Dovoljeno le v terapevtske namene (medicinska potreba), opravi pa ga veterinar z licenco ali se opira na pisno mnenje veterinarja. Zajema tudi prerez kit. Piljenje in krajšanje nohtov ter začasne kapice so izvzeti. Globe $1,000, $1,500, nato $2,500; veterinarji se soočijo tudi z disciplinskim postopkom.

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Allowed only for a therapeutic purpose (medical necessity), done by a licensed veterinarian or relying on a veterinarian's written opinion. Covers tendon-cutting. Nail filing, trimming and temporary caps excluded. Fines $1,000, $1,500, then $2,500; veterinarians also face discipline.

Mass. G.L. c.140 s.174H, added by Acts 2024 c.345 (approved 2025-01-08)Checked 4. nov. 2026

New York

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species

Nihče ne sme mački odstraniti krempljev ali opraviti falangektomije ali tendonektomije, razen v terapevtske namene: telesno medicinsko stanje, kot so bolezen, okužba, poškodba ali nepravilnost krempljev, ki ogroža zdravje mačke. Kozmetični razlogi in udobje se ne štejejo. Civilna kazen do $1,000. Zadnja redakcija določbe je prikazana kot 2019-07-26.

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No person may declaw, or do a phalangectomy or tendonectomy on, a cat except for a therapeutic purpose: a physical medical condition such as illness, infection, injury or a claw abnormality compromising the cat's health. Cosmetic reasons and convenience do not count. Civil penalty up to $1,000. Section's latest revision shown as 2019-07-26.

N.Y. Agriculture and Markets Law s.381Checked 4. nov. 2026

Rhode Island

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species

Ne velja za postopek, ki je izključno terapevtski: medicinsko potreben zaradi bolezni, okužbe, obolenja, poškodbe ali nenormalnega stanja, ki ogroža zdravje mačke. Kozmetični razlogi in udobje se ne štejejo. Krajšanje ovojnice krempljev in snemljive kapice so izvzeti. Ločeno s.4-1-41 najemodajalcem prepoveduje zahtevati odstranitev krempljev ali glasilk.

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Does not apply to a procedure solely for a therapeutic purpose: medically necessary for an illness, infection, disease, injury or abnormal condition compromising the cat's health. Cosmetic reasons and convenience do not count. Claw-husk trimming and removable caps excluded. Separately, s.4-1-41 bars landlords from requiring declawing or devocalization.

R.I. Gen. Laws s.4-1-44 (P.L. 2025 ch.192, ch.193)In force since 1. sep. 2025Checked 4. nov. 2026

Virginia

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species

Veterinarji ne smejo domači mački odstraniti krempljev, razen če je potrebno v terapevtske namene: dokumentirano medicinsko potrebno stanje krempljev, ležišča noktov ali kosti prsta ali, dokumentirano pri zdravniku, stanje lastnika ali člana gospodinjstva, ki bi ga praske mačke lahko poslabšale. Krajšanje, piljenje in začasne kapice za nohte niso odstranitev krempljev.

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Veterinarians may not declaw a domestic cat unless needed for a therapeutic purpose: a documented medically necessary condition of the claw, nail bed or toe bone, or, documented by a physician, an owner's or household member's condition that cat scratches could worsen. Nail trimming, filing and temporary caps are not declawing.

Code of Virginia s.54.1-3814 (2024 c.748; 2026 c.829)Checked 4. nov. 2026

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England

PrepovedanoAll species

Zajeto kot poseg v občutljiva tkiva ali kost; ni na seznamu dovoljenih za mačke. Postopek, opravljen za zdravljenje, ni prekršek. Uvoz: Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Act 2025 (c. 30) zahteva, da prihodnje uredbe prepovedo vnos pohabljenih psov in mačk; sprejeto besedilo kaže le pooblastilo, ki se uveljavi z uredbami, začetek veljavnosti pa ni bil potrjen.

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Covered as interference with sensitive tissues or bone; not in the permitted list for cats. Medical treatment is outside the offence. Import: the Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Act 2025 (c. 30) requires future regulations to prohibit bringing in mutilated dogs and cats; the enacted text shows only a power, commenced by regulations, and no commencement was confirmed.

Animal Welfare Act 2006, s.5; Mutilations (Permitted Procedures) (England) Regulations 2007 (SI 2007/1100)In force since 6. apr. 2007Checked 4. nov. 2026

Northern Ireland

Samo veterinarAll species

Section 5(5) iz prekrška izvzema vsak poseg, ki ga opravi veterinar, za diagnozo ali zdravljenje, zato ga laik sploh ne sme opraviti. Ni na seznamu za laike za mačke in pse. Uvoz: Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Act 2025 (c. 30) zahteva, da prihodnje uredbe prepovedo vnos pohabljenih psov in mačk; sprejeto besedilo kaže le pooblastilo, ki se uveljavi z uredbami, začetek veljavnosti pa ni bil potrjen.

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Section 5(5) takes any procedure carried out by a veterinary surgeon, for diagnosis or for medical treatment outside the offence, so a lay person may not do this at all. Not on the lay-person list for cats and dogs. Import: the Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Act 2025 (c. 30) requires future regulations to prohibit bringing in mutilated dogs and cats; the enacted text shows only a power, commenced by regulations, and no commencement was confirmed.

Welfare of Animals Act (Northern Ireland) 2011, s.5In force since 2. apr. 2012Checked 4. nov. 2026

Scotland

PrepovedanoAll species

Zajeto kot poseg v občutljiva tkiva ali kost; Schedule 8 (mačke) ne navaja odstranitve krempljev. Postopek, opravljen za zdravljenje, ni prekršek. Uvoz: Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Act 2025 (c. 30) zahteva, da prihodnje uredbe prepovedo vnos pohabljenih psov in mačk; sprejeto besedilo kaže le pooblastilo, ki se uveljavi z uredbami, začetek veljavnosti pa ni bil potrjen.

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Covered as interference with sensitive tissues or bone; Schedule 8 (cats) lists no declawing. Medical treatment is outside the offence. Import: the Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Act 2025 (c. 30) requires future regulations to prohibit bringing in mutilated dogs and cats; the enacted text shows only a power, commenced by regulations, and no commencement was confirmed.

Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006, s.20; Prohibited Procedures on Protected Animals (Exemptions) (Scotland) Regulations 2010 (SSI 2010/387)In force since 30. apr. 2007Checked 4. nov. 2026

Wales

PrepovedanoAll species

Zajeto kot poseg v občutljiva tkiva ali kost; ni na seznamu dovoljenih za mačke. Postopek, opravljen za zdravljenje, ni prekršek. Uvoz: Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Act 2025 (c. 30) zahteva, da prihodnje uredbe prepovedo vnos pohabljenih psov in mačk; sprejeto besedilo kaže le pooblastilo, ki se uveljavi z uredbami, začetek veljavnosti pa ni bil potrjen.

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Covered as interference with sensitive tissues or bone; not in the permitted list for cats. Medical treatment is outside the offence. Import: the Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Act 2025 (c. 30) requires future regulations to prohibit bringing in mutilated dogs and cats; the enacted text shows only a power, commenced by regulations, and no commencement was confirmed.

Animal Welfare Act 2006, s.5; Mutilations (Permitted Procedures) (Wales) Regulations 2007 (WSI 2007/1029)In force since 27. mar. 2007Checked 4. nov. 2026

What each status means

Prepovedano
Prohibited outright.
Prepovedano z izjemami
Prohibited except under named exemptions, such as certified working dogs or a vet's medical decision.
Samo veterinar
Allowed only when a vet performs it, often with pain relief or an age limit.

The law on other procedures

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