Many organizations take stances against declawing with thoughtful position statements. From veterinary experts to rescue professionals, these groups bring different perspectives but arrive at similar conclusions. Click to visit each website and learn more about their position.
Guidelines addressing the role of declawing in management of human health concerns, such as immunodeficiency, are also available.
"Declawing is not advised, but HIV-infected individuals should avoid rough play with cats and situations in which scratches are likely. Patients should avoid contact with flea feces (i.e., flea dirt), and any cat-associated wound should be washed promptly with soap and water"
"If you are living with HIV, are being treated for cancer, or have any other condition that might suppress your immune system, you can keep your cat. You do not need to test or treat a healthy cat for Bartonella.
To reduce your risk of getting CSD:
Keep your cat indoors.
Avoid cat scratches, bites, and licks. Declawing is not recommended to prevent CSD. Promptly wash any cat scratches or bites with soap and water.
Avoid contact with fleas."
