AZ HB2516

Prohibits veterinarians from performing declawing (onychectomy) or tendonectomy procedures on cats except when medically necessary for therapeutic purposes to treat existing infections, diseases, injuries, or abnormal conditions.

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, medical reason, and diagnostic test results supporting the procedure.

Imposes civil penalties of $1,000 for a first violation and $1,500 for a second violation of the declawing prohibition.

Authorizes license suspension or revocation for a third or subsequent violation of the declawing prohibition.

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