The dewclaw is attached to the fifth digit of the forepaws of cats. Normally this digit is high up and away from the other four. For some domestic cats this rudimentary digit is actually a solid looking thumb. The dewclaw … Continue reading →
The shocking element of this infographic is the conclusion which I came to using simple maths, that over 300,000 domestic cats in loving homes (I hope) are in constant pain, or at the very least discomfort, from the declawing operation that their owners had put them through.
Continue reading →This is a page on the anatomy of a cat’s claw written for children or people who like plain English. A few of the words are from the science of biology. “Nails” are what some animal doctors (vets) call the … Continue reading →
