Sentences with phrase «cosmetic tail docking»

In July of 2009, Banfield discontinued cosmetic tail docking and ear cropping.

France, Hungary, Italy, England - From April 6th, 2007 cosmetic tail docking will be illegal in England with the exception of certified working dogs.

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Recently, the American Animal Hospital Association and the American Veterinary Medical Association have opposed ear cropping and tail docking of pets when performed for cosmetic reasons alone.

The Australian Veterinary Association also has policies that condemn various cosmetic procedures such as tail docking of dogs and ear cropping of dogs.

Ear cropping and tail docking in dogs for cosmetic reasons are not medically indicated nor of benefit to the patient.

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has offered only the following equivocal position statement: «Ear cropping and tail docking in dogs for cosmetic reasons are not medically indicated nor of benefit to the patient.

Examples of cosmetic procedures listed include tail docking and ear cropping in the canine species.

What are your feelings about cosmetic surgery for dogs (i.e. cropped ears, docked tails)?

We do not do boarding of healthy pets, we do not do grooming other than medically necessary trims that require sedation, and we do not do elective cosmetic surgery (ear cropping or tail docking).

For centuries, humans have docked the tails of certain breeds of dogs for both cosmetic and practical purposes.

In November 2008, the American Veterinary Medical Association passed the following policy: «The AVMA opposes ear cropping and tail docking of dogs when done solely for cosmetic purposes.

In modern times, however, docking the tails of dogs is primarily done for cosmetic purposes which begs the question of its morality.

However, the official position of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) states that it «opposes ear cropping and tail docking of dogs when done solely for cosmetic purposes.»

But most puppy tail docking happens for cosmetic reasons so that the dog will look a certain way.

Humane Canada is opposed to surgical alterations of companion animals for cosmetic reasons (i.e.: tail docking, ear cropping, etc.) and supports the abolition of such practices.

While I'd always assumed plastic surgery on animals was cosmetic and restricted to tail docking and ear cropping, I could understand how this would improve not only her comfort and mobility but also her adoptability.

No cosmetic or other procedures (such as de-clawing, tail docking, or ear cropping) may be done during financially assisted spay or neuter surgery.

I will not have cosmetic surgery performed on my pet, such as tail docking, declawing, or ear cropping.

UVMA discourages «cosmetic» elective surgeries such as ear cropping, tail docking, declawing, and dewclaw removal, but does provide these services on a limited basis for regular clients after consultation with a doctor.

All adopters agree that the Adopted Animal will not be subjected to any cosmetic surgery, including, but not limited to, ear cropping and tail docking; will not be subjected to declawing or devocalization.

He said Veterinary Ireland's policy was that unless for purely therapeutic reasons, then tail docking and other acts of mutilation (such as ear cropping and dew - clawing) for cosmetic and prophylactic reasons, should be banned.

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Virtually all animal welfare groups are against them, and cosmetic ear cropping and tail docking of dogs is banned in Australia and much of Europe.

Despite arguments and past practices to the contrary, cropping a dog's ears and docking his tail are cosmetic surgeries with very little health benefits.

Tail docking and ear cropping have become increasingly controversial over the past few years, and last year the American Veterinary Medical Association passed a resolution opposing the procedures when done solely for cosmetic purposes.

If an owner decides he wants the tail docked or the ears cropped, it would be for cosmetic purposes only!