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Cropping and Docking: A Discussion of the Controversy and the Role of Law in Preventing Unnecessary Cosmetic Surgery on Dogs Amy L. Broughton Animal Legal & Historical Center

This article describes the procedures of tail docking and ear cropping, the history of the procedures, their place in modern veterinary care, and discuss the positions of advocates both for, and against these procedures. Additionally, this article explains the ways in which the law is being used internationally in preventing these unnecessary procedures, and the ways that current and future American anti-cruelty laws can be used to put a stop to this epidemic.
Detailed Discussion of Non-Therapeutic Procedures for Companion Animals Asia Siev Animal Legal & Historical Center A discussion on four specific unnecessary medical surgeries in companion animals, including tail docking, ear cropping, devocalization, and declawing. This paper will examine the justifications and legal arguments both for and against the procedures. Finally, it will discuss recent efforts to ban these types of surgeries both at the city and state level, with a brief comparison of tail docking and ear cropping bans in the European Union.
Overview of of Non-Therapeutic Procedures for Companion Animals Asia Siev Animal Legal & Historical Center This overview details "cosmetic" and "convenience" surgeries in cats and dogs. The four unnecessary medical surgeries discussed include tail docking, ear cropping, devocalization, and declawing. It briefly explores arguments against the procedures and how breed registries might still require certain cosmetic procedures. Finally, it touches upon recent efforts to regulate or ban these types of surgeries both at the city and state level.
Brief Summary of Non-Therapeutic Procedures for Companion Animals Asia Siev Animal Legal & Historical Center This brief summary discusses the legal status of non-therapeutic surgeries on companion animals such as tail docking, ear cropping, de-barking of dogs, and de-clawing of cats.