In most cases, we require a consult or office visit prior to scheduling
the ear crop surgery — this allows the Doctor to meet the client and their pet, and it also allows the client to ask any questions they may have.
Not exact matches
Of course the shorter the
crop, the less time and effort required with post
surgery ear taping and maintenance.
Some breeders will get tail docking and
ear cropping done at a vet, but more and more vets are refusing to do such unnecessary
surgeries.
When you can have extensive cosmetic
surgery but
cropping a dog's
ears is abuse, we all face a problem!
There was evidence that the Tidwells were performing
surgeries such as
ear crops, umbilical hernia repairs, inguinal hernia repairs, «nares snipped», neuters, dew claw removals, overiohysterectomies and caesarian sections without a license in this substandard room.
I have had Cane Corso's for almost 10 yrs The first one I got had her
ears cropped I admit I like the look but I will not put a dog through an Unnecessary
surgery just to get a look I have had 3 dogs with
ears intake for 6 yrs and I haven't had
ear infections I clean my dogs
ears on a regular basis Gook in
ears are diet related Usually related to grain found in crappy dog food Like corn & wheat And yes
cropped ears need to be cleaned too Also dogs with
cropped ears hate the rain as it Gets in their
ears easily I do believe in tail
cropping if it's done before day 3 These dogs never stop wagging their tails & it really hurts when they hit you There was a reason the Italians did tails &
ears It was to protect the dogs from the wild boar they were hunting Today it purely «the Look»
Also,
surgeries like tail docking and
ear cropping sometimes commonly seen in certain breeds are not a necessary expense and are excluded.
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).
But while the United Kingdom has long - deemed dogs with
cropped ears ineligible to complete in shows both the American Kennel Club (AKC) and Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) encourage these
surgeries and in some instances require, that
ears are
cropped or tails docked before the dog can be shown.
Many veterinarians are quick to point out that putting an animal under any type of anaesthetic carries a risk and elective
surgeries to needlessly change an animal's appearance or behaviors (think de-clawing, de-barking,
ear cropping and tail docking) should not be encouraged.
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.
Surgical procedures to hide faults, like
cropped tails and
ears, entropian
surgery, elongated soft palate
surgery and any other signs of
surgery that judge deems to be hiding a fault.
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.
Most vets have little experience doing
ear crops and many won't do the
surgery as it is seen as purely cosmetic and thus unwarranted.
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.
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Exposing the puppy to frightening situations such as being shipped on a plane across the country or undergoing elective
surgery such as
ear cropping may cause fearful responses.
At the time of
surgery the cats are vaccinated against rabies and other cat diseases which keeps them healthier.The cats also receive flea & worm treatment, a microchip and a left
ear crop to show they have been sterilized.
We perform
surgeries like
ear crops,
ear corrections, etc. you can visit the web site for lots of pictures of our procedures done.
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.
The day of the
surgery, your pet will go home with a cup on his / her head to which the
cropped ears are adhered and will remain in this position for two weeks or until the edges heal.
routine medicine and vaccines to dentistry, orthopedics, x-ray, ultrasound,
ear crops, and high - level ophthalmology surgical procedures including cataract
surgery and cryotherapy for glaucoma.
The ASPCA opposes declawing, debarking, defanging,
ear cropping and tail docking - any elective
surgery done to conform to breed standard or eliminate undesirable behavior - except in extreme circumstances.
Our dedicated specialists provide services varying from routine medicine and vaccines to dentistry, orthopedics, x-ray, ultrasound,
ear crops, and high - level ophthalmology surgical procedures including cataract
surgery and cryotherapy for glaucoma.
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According to the American Kennel Club's breed standards, a Doberman pinscher should have a docked tail and «
cropped and erect»
ears — an appearance (above right) of «alertness,» albeit one achieved through
surgery, rubber bands, tape and splints.
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