First, the benefits of dog docking
Basic dog docking There is no benefit to it. Tail docking was used by working dogs in many European countries who had to dock their tails because of work requirements. However, tail docking is actually a very cruel and inhumane behavior, so now many developed countries have introduced clear laws. It is prohibited to perform tail docking surgery on dogs without permission.
1. Avoid injury
Some working dogs such as hounds, sheepdogs, and cattle dogs need to pass through bushes, dig holes, etc. in their daily operations. When encountering enemies, A dog’s tail that is too long or too large can easily reveal its identity and be easily bitten by its tail. Therefore, in order to avoid injury to the dog and facilitate work, many people chose to dock the dog’s tail in the past.
2. Clean and hygienic
Many pet dogs need to live with humans, and the contact is relatively close, but the dog’s tail is easily stained with feces, dust, etc., which may breed bacteria and cause skin Illness, for the hygiene and health of the dog, some owners will choose to dock the dog’s tail.
3. More beautiful
The main reason why most people dock their dogs’ tails is for aesthetics, because the first point above is a problem that pet dogs will not encounter anymore. The second point can be effectively prevented by improving the environment, paying attention to hygiene, and regularly deworming dogs. Therefore, more people cut off their tails just to make the dog’s appearance more in line with the public’s aesthetics.
Second, the disadvantages of dog docking
For dogs, Docked tail is actually more harmful. Although tail docking will not affect the physical health of the dog, it also has the following disadvantages:
1. It affects the emotional expression of the dog
The tail is an important social tool for expressing emotions. Dogs wag their tails when they are happy, curl their tails when greeting other dogs, and pinch their tails when they are afraid. Small, irritable, anxious, etc.
2. Risk of infection
Finally, in addition to the risks of infection associated with the operation itself, tail docking may also lead to neuroma, phantom limbs and other diseases. Neuromas can cause pain, make dogs irritable and irritable when touched, and can not only affect the dog’s physical health, but also lead to behavioral and psychological problems.
3. May affect development
The American Veterinary Medical Association believes that “there is evidence that noxious stimuli before and after birth may permanently alter the normal development of the central nervous system and produce long-term “
Warm reminder: pet owners are advised to consult a professional veterinarian before docking their dog’s tail. Cause unnecessary pain to the dog.
