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Ask a vet: No, you shouldn't have your dog's ears cropped

I’m about to get a Doberman puppy. The breeder gave me some recommendations on ear cropping, but I’m worried about the cost. Is this medically necessary? Although some breeders recommend tail docking ...
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Dog Beauty or Dog Cruelty? The Reality of Ear and Tail Cropping

Ear and tail cropping in dogs has always started debates among dog lovers, vets, and breeders. For some people, this practice makes a dog look strong, sharp, or neat. For others, it is nothing more ...
WRIC

‘It’s painful and unnecessary’: RACC urges public to help find pet owners cropping dogs’ ears

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Officials with Richmond Animal Care and Control (RACC) are urging the public to help them track down the person or people who are responsible for dozens of illegal and painful ...
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Quebec Bans Declawing Cats And Docking Dogs’ Tails Or Ears

Canada’s province of Quebec recently passed an animal welfare and safety act that will ban some cosmetic surgeries on dogs and cats. Effective Feb. 10, 2024, non-essential cosmetic procedures — ...
The Washington Post

Ask a Vet: No, you shouldn’t have your dog’s ears cropped

I’m about to get a Doberman puppy. The breeder gave me some recommendations on ear cropping, but I’m worried about the cost. Is this medically necessary? Although some breeders recommend tail docking ...