The article by Drs. Curicio, Bidwell, Bohart, and Hauptman (JAVMA, January 1, 2006, pp. 65 - 680) provides an «Evaluation of signs of postoperative pain and complications after forelimb onychectomy in cats receiving buprenorphine alone or with bupivacaine administered as a four - point regional nerve block.» (littlebigcat.com)
We also believe feline onychectomy should be performed only with the medically appropriate use of anesthetics and analgesics and adherence to careful surgical and post-surgical protocols. (helmwoodvet.com)
Review of onychectomy techniques, digital tendonectomy, and non-surgical alternatives such as Soft Paws. (littlebigcat.com)