He is also one of the people who started the ban of this surgery because it is cruel and pointless. It is frightening that there are people out there like you. Kids are the problem because they like to pull, slap, and jump on dogs backs.
Prove it. Put your money where your mouth is. I happen to have a Pitbull who lives in a house with multiple people, including my daughter. We also have 4 cats and other small animals and NEVER has my dog or any other Pit I know committed any crimes towards people or animals. Please stop. She was whole and complete. She would run and the ears would rise like wings. She could do some interesting things with those ears.
Her tail was wicked funny! I breed dogs and I would have got my dog ear chop but not for looks. When my dog play fight the first thing they do is grab each other ears and tail. One dog got serious and tryed to tear off the other one ear. I let them play rough all the Time because they still animals. Just if they get serious I step in. Man, pitbulls are good looking dogs, period! Croping a dogs ears they say makes them look meaner. Cuz, unfortunately people are not trusting.
Think about that one…. How many floppy ear wild dogs do you see.. Wild dog Africa? You IDOT we created floppy ear dogs along with the plethora of ear type infections. Both my Am Stafs had their ears cropped with no problems. The vet did excellent work! They were bandaged for 2 weeks, but were back to their loving, playful selves the very next day.
They had no issues whatsoever. The PKs they were prescribed was more than adequate. Yes it is cruel and arrogant. God made these magnificent creatures. They are perfect in His eyes. But I get extremely outraged by the hate people have for pit bulls. I have has several and I have 4 kids.
Therefore, some people want their Pitbull to have a specific ear shape to compete in shows. Ultimately, cropped ears are purely for cosmetic reasons.
As this study found, dogs with modified ears were perceived as being more aggressive, more dominant, and less playful than dogs with natural ears. Pitbull ear cropping is a needless, painful medical procedure. Not only are there no benefits for the dog, it can actually be harmful for them.
As with any surgery, there are risks associated with complications from anesthesia or infection afterwards. Dogs also use their ears to communicate with their owners and with other dogs. Losing parts of their ears can lead to misunderstandings and even fights with other canines.
Floppy ears and overly hairy ears in particular can be more prone to ear infections. This is because they get dirtier and stay wet longer. Trapped moisture can lead to bacteria growth and create a breeding ground for parasites such as ear mites. If you notice debris or wax, use a soft, clean cloth or a cotton ball with cleaning solution to remove it. Pitbulls are prone to several aural issues. Chronic ear infections can be very painful and have been known to damage hearing function.
Ear infections are linked to skin allergies, to which the breed is also susceptible. Aural hematoma is often associated with ear mites and infections. If your dog shakes their head or scratches their ears too much, it can result in burst blood vessels in the ear flap, leading to a blood bruise. This causes swelling and can be quite painful for the dog. These tiny bugs are highly infectious. Luckily, this common parasitic infection is usually easily treatable with modern products requiring only a single dose.
Hopefully this article has illustrated that there no pros and plenty of cons associated with ear cropping. Pitbulls already have plenty of bad press to contend with. Making them appear more vicious seems especially cruel for these breeds. What are your thoughts on Pitbull ear cropping? Tell us your thoughts about this practice in the comments below. Historically, breeds such as Dobermans had their ears cropped as puppies and then splinted - taped to bits of wood or cardboard - to make their ears grow upwards instead of leaving them to go floppy.
Now, we tend to see breeds such as American bullies having their whole ears removed. Dogs are being put through this painful process simply to make them look a certain way.
It's entirely for the owner's taste and could affect the dogs for the rest of his or her life. We want to see tougher regulations in England and Wales to ensure that we stamp out ear cropping and the importation of cropped dogs from abroad once and for all unless through a reputable rescue organisation for rehoming. That's why we're supporting dog trainer, Jordan Shelley's petition , calling for a ban on the importation of dogs with cropped ears.
More than 16, people have added their names to the online petition. Will you be next to add yours? Keep up to date with our latest stories about animal rescues, animal welfare and much more. Take a look at some of the great ways you can support our vital animal welfare work. Share this What is ear cropping? Is ear cropping illegal? Why shouldn't dogs have their ears cropped? This procedure is carried out on puppies between 7 to 12 weeks old, while the cartilage is still soft.
Doing this surgery after the puppy is more than 12 weeks old proposes more serious threats and a lot more pain and a longer recovery process. Doing it later would also minimize the chances of keeping the ears erect post-surgery. This almost minute surgery under full anesthesia incurs aweeks-long recovery process. Post-surgery, the ears are bandaged and sutured at the edges.
The ears are taped to make them more upright. This surgery is called cosmetic otoplasty. Pitbulls have a lot of nerve endings in their ears, causing their ears to become extremely sensitive to the touch post-surgery.
Surprisingly, this procedure is not taught in veterinary schools, which means that vets performing this surgery learn about this on the job, increasing the risks associated with carrying out this procedure. There are multiple reasons and misinformation that has led to this inhumane practice.
Pitbull ear cropping was common in animals used for hunting or fighting to minimize the risk of injury to the ears during fights. Since dog-fighting is illegal in most parts of the world, it is beyond understanding why the practice is still prevalent in breeds that once took part in hunting animals or fighting. Another common misconception was that cropping ears could limit the chances of infections in some breeds.
It was believed that dogs with floppy ears have higher chances of infections since they retain more moisture and, as a result, were more prone to infection. It was also believed that cropping could improve hearing in working dogs. The droopy ears might prevent sound waves from efficiently reaching the eardrums.
They reasoned that erect ears allow sound waves an unobstructed path to the ear canal, improving hearing directly, allowing Pitbulls to be more aware of predators. There is very little evidence to prove this. The difference in both these cases is very insignificant. Breed Standards are one of the primary reasons for this surgery. Health and medical benefits are only often a rouse for aesthetics. Appealing to humans is more important than functionality.
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