What is the probability that offspring of two heterogeneous parents will be homologous recessive?
Matrixectomy: If your doctor believes the destruction of the nail matrix is necessary after removing the toenail, he or she will perform a partial or full matrixectomy (or matricectomy), which is permanent toenail removal by applying a chemical agent (most commonly phenol or sodium hydroxide) to the matrix.
Declawing a cat involves the surgical removal of all or part of the last toe bone. Many vets suggest trying to train cats to claw only designated scratching posts before choosing to declaw. Not that many years ago, the decision about whether to have the family cat declawed focused more on the couch than the cat.