Ear cropping

EAR CROPPING

  • Ear cropping has been banned in India for cosmetic purpose
  • Long and drooping ears are often found inconvenient for the pet and require surgical trimming.
  • Surgical management is also required during mechanical tear and diseased condition like haematoma on the inner or outer aspect of the ear.
  • Cropping of the ears is done to keep the ears erect.
  • Boxer, Dobermann, Great Dane etc. are some of the breeds, where cropping of the ear is practiced.
  • In Boxer and Dobermann cropping is recommended at 14 weeks and in Great Dane at 18 weeks of age.
  • or one or two hours, later increase the time interval.
  • Ear cropping is a surgical procedure that involves precise cutting and shaping of the ear pinna (the floppy part of the ears) in order to make the ears stand erect. After surgery, the ears are bandaged and propped up so they heal in an erect position.
  • Bandage changes are done weekly, and ears remain taped and propped up until they stand on their own. The healing process can take 4-8 weeks.

cropping

  • Ear cropping is most often performed on specific breeds of puppies between the age of eight to twelve weeks. This is an elective cosmetic surgical procedure done in order to achieve a specific "look" that coincides with breed standard. In rare cases, ear cropping or similar types of surgeries are deemed medically necessary due to health conditions. Otherwise, the decision to crop ears is one made by the dog owner and/or breeder.
  • Other common elective cosmetic procedures include tail docking and dewclaw removal. Among the most common breeds considered for ear cropping are Doberman Pinschers, Great Danes and Schnauzers.
  • Ear cropping is a very controversial subject thought by some to be cruel and excessive. Others consider the procedure quite routine and harmless.
Last modified: Thursday, 7 June 2012, 9:55 AM