⚡ TL;DR: TL;DR
- Ear cropping is the surgical removal of the pinna (ear flap), usually performed between 6 and 12 weeks of age.
- In the UK, ear cropping is illegal under the Animal Welfare Act. In the US, it remains legal in most states but is opposed by the AVMA.
- Proponents argue it reduces ear infections and adheres to breed standards; veterinarians argue it is cosmetic mutilation with no medical benefit.
- Recovery requires weeks of “posting” and taping, which can be painful and prone to infection if mishandled.
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