Αρχική Δεσποζόμενα και αδέσποτα ζώα συντροφιάςΆρθρο 7 Διοργάνωση εκθέσεων με ζώα συντροφιάςΣχόλιο του χρήστη ΛΙΑΡΟΚΑΠΗΣ ΝΙΚΟΛΑΟΣ | 12 Απριλίου 2011, 12:49
  • Σχόλιο του χρήστη 'ΛΙΑΡΟΚΑΠΗΣ ΝΙΚΟΛΑΟΣ' | 12 Απριλίου 2011, 12:49

    1) Canadian Federation of Humane Societies Ear cropping involves cutting off up to two thirds’ of the earflap and is done when the dog is 4-6 months old. Ear cropping is not always successful and at times only one ear will stand erect, while the other flops back. There is a risk of infection after the surgery, and the dogs’ behaviour is sometimes negatively affected. The puppy will likely experience post-surgical pain. Fanciers of these breeds argue working dogs have their ears cropped and tails docked to prevent them from being torn while they work. However, ears and tails are rarely torn and the process of docking and cropping is unnecessary. In reality these procedures may be painful and should never be done except by a veterinarian for medical reasons. http://cfhs.ca/athome/ear_cropping_and_tail_docking/# 2) American Animal Hospital Association, California Veterinary Medical Association, Oregon Veterinary Medical Association, Rhode Island Veterinary Medical Association, Vermont Veterinary Medical Association, American Association of Food Hygiene Veterinarians and approved by the AVMA House of Delegates : 1999 POLICY which states: "Ear cropping and tail docking in dogs for cosmetic reasons are not medically indicated nor of benefit to the patient. These procedures cause pain and distress, and, as with all surgical procedures, are accompanied by inherent risks of anesthesia, blood loss, and infection. Therefore, veterinarians should counsel dog owners about these matters before agreeing to perform these surgeries. http://www.peta.org/issues/companion-animals/ear-cropping-tail-docking.aspx 3) Recommended by the Animal Welfare Committee and approved by the AVMA Executive Board 2008 POLICY “The AVMA opposes ear cropping and tail docking of dogs when done solely for cosmetic purposes. The AVMA encourages the elimination of ear cropping and tail docking from breed standards.” http://www.avma.org/issues/animal_welfare/tail_docking_history.pdf