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Is declawing cats illegal in the United Kingdom?

Yes. Declawing cats is banned in the United Kingdom. Declawing a pet cat is a crime unless it is medical treatment.

Banned (29)Restricted (12)Allowed

• The United Kingdom is one of 29 countries where declawing cats is banned, and 12 more restrict it.
• Its neighbours: banned in 0 of 1.
• In Europe: banned in 25 of 39 countries.

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