AZ HB2738

Prohibits veterinarians from performing declawing, onychectomy, or tendonectomy procedures on cats except when performed for a therapeutic purpose (addressing existing or recurring infection, disease, injury, or abnormal condition that jeopardizes the animal's health).

Requires veterinarians performing these procedures to maintain records for at least four years including the owner's name and address, cat's physical description, procedure date, reason for procedure, and supporting diagnostic opinions or test results.

Establishes civil penalties for violations: $1,000 for a first violation, $1,500 for a second violation, and license suspension or revocation for a third or subsequent violation.

Adds definitions for "declawing," "onychectomy," "tendonectomy," and "therapeutic purpose" to Arizona veterinary medicine statutes.