Overview
- Khloé Kardashian disclosed on her May 20 podcast that both of her cats, Grey Kitty and Baby Kitty, were declawed and that she feels “really, really terrible” after being “misadvised.”
- She told listeners the cats developed behavior problems after the procedure, including indoor urination, and said she now keeps AirTags on them and prevents them from going near doors because she fears they cannot defend themselves.
- Veterinary groups, including the American Veterinary Medical Association, strongly discourage non‑therapeutic declawing because the surgery amputates the last bone of each toe and can cause acute pain, chronic problems and maladaptive behavior.
- The revelation drew wide social‑media backlash and condemnation from animal‑welfare groups such as PETA, coming against a backdrop of U.S. jurisdictions that have limited or banned declawing and California’s law that largely outlawed the practice in January 2026.
- The episode underscores how a celebrity admission can raise public awareness about a veterinary procedure and may deepen scrutiny of pet‑care choices, with potential effects on public attitudes and enforcement of emerging bans.