AZ HB2186

Prohibits veterinarians from performing declawing, onychectomy, or tendonectomy procedures on cats except for therapeutic purposes that address existing infections, diseases, injuries, or abnormal claw conditions that jeopardize the cat's health.

Requires veterinarians who perform 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 information.

Establishes civil penalties of $1,000 for a first violation and $1,500 for a second violation of the therapeutic purpose requirement.

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

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