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2. Onychectomy - Wikipedia

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   Elective onychectomy is usually done on all toes on the front paws. Sometimes the rear paws are declawed as well. [5]Despite the fact that it is a surgery without medical cause, in some parts of the world, particularly in Northern America, declawing was for many years a relatively standard practice, and "surveys of routine elective procedures" in 1988 and 1996 showed it was performed along ...

3. Dewclaw - Wikipedia

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   Members of the cat family – including domestic cats [9] and wild cats like the lion [10] – have dewclaws. Generally, a dewclaw grows on the inside of each front leg but not on either hind leg. [11] The dewclaw on cats is not vestigial. Wild felids use the dewclaw in hunting, where it provides an additional claw with which to catch and hold ...

4. List of cat body-type mutations - Wikipedia

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   Often, the dew claw is converted into a thumb. There are occasional problems, such as fused claws or claws facing in the wrong direction, but, generally, this form of polydactyly is harmless. On the other hand, the "hamburger-feet" polydactyly gene is associated with the gene for radial hypoplasia (RH). [ 8 ]

5. The best cat brushes of 2024, according to groomers and vets

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   Its curved stainless steel edge reaches into the undercoat without damaging the topcoat, plus it has an ergonomic handle and a hair-release button to make cleaning easier, according to Furminator ...

6. Claw - Wikipedia

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   A claw that is retractable is protected from wear and tear. Most cats and dogs also have a dewclaw on the inside of the front paws. It is much less functional than the other claws but does help the cats to grasp prey. Because the dew claw does not touch the ground, it receives less wear and tends to be sharper and longer.

7. Cats can get sick with bird flu. Here's how to protect them - AOL

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   Cats are natural hunters, and one of the animals they love to hunt are birds.” Avoid touching sick or dead birds yourself. Thoroughly wash your hands after handling poultry or animals.

8. Tendonectomy - Wikipedia

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   Claws will continue to grow following tendonectomy, and because the cat can no longer extend the claws to scratch, the cat will not wear down the claws as before. Therefore, among other considerations, the cat owner should evaluate the ongoing maintenance required in the form of regular claw trimming thereafter when considering this procedure.

9. Is It a Cowlick or Balding? How to Tell the Difference - AOL

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   Cowlick vs. Balding: Key Differences. A cowlick differs from a bald spot in a couple key ways.. First, a cowlick is a natural, normal feature of your scalp that occurs as a result of your genes.