| http://www.w3.org/ns/prov#value | - Disease???Pain activates the stress response, which can reduce immune function and potentially increase the animal's susceptibility to disease.45 Opponents of declawing claim that the procedure can worsen or induce chronic illnesses such as skin disorders, asthma, and cystitis.26,28,30 Neither clinical evidence nor anecdotal reports support this assertion to date.
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