Sentences with phrase «opposes ear cropping»

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.»

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.

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.

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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.

Tail docking, ear cropping, de-barking and declawing are strongly opposed as the risk of these elective procedures can lead to infection, ongoing pain and suffering, and even death.

One practice that is still common includes tail docking and ear cropping, which is currently opposed by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).

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.

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.