Fjernelse af ulvekløer: the law by country

Where it is banned, allowed only under conditions or permitted. Each rule names its law and links to the source.

Forbudt med undtagelser: 2 places
Kun af dyrlæge: 1 place
Begrænset: 8 places

Australien

Australian Capital Territory

BegrænsetHund

Enhver op til 4 dage efter fødslen. Senere kun en dyrlæge, til profylaktisk eller terapeutisk formål.

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Anyone up to 4 days after birth. Later, a veterinary practitioner only, for a prophylactic or therapeutic purpose.

Animal Welfare Act 1992 (ACT), ss 19(2)(d), 19A(2)Checked 4. nov. 2026

Canada

Nova Scotia

Forbudt med undtagelserAll species

Tilladt, når en dyrlæge opererer for at behandle en skade eller sygdom eller af andre medicinske grunde, der er nødvendige for eller gavnlige for dyrets helbred (s.28(a)), og for landbrugspraksis i overensstemmelse med NFACC-kodekserne eller andre foreskrevne kodekser (s.28(b)). Gælder enhver person, ikke kun dyrlæger.

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Allowed when a veterinarian operates to treat an injury or disease or for other medical reasons necessary or beneficial to the animal's health (s.28(a)), and for agricultural practices in line with the NFACC codes or other prescribed codes (s.28(b)). Applies to any person, not only veterinarians.

Animal Protection Act, S.N.S. 2018, c. 21, ss.27-28Checked 4. nov. 2026

Irland

Whole country

Forbudt med undtagelserHund

Af en dyrlæge (S.I. 304/2017 fjernede dyrlægesygeplejersker), på en pointer, spaniel eller terrier eller en krydsning heraf, der ikke er fyldt 8 dage, med moderen til stede eller bevis for hendes død, på dokumentation for brug i lovlig skadedyrsbekæmpelse, jagt eller skydning; erklæring og mikrochip.

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By a vet (S.I. 304/2017 removed vet nurses), on a pointer, spaniel or terrier or combination, not yet 8 days old, with the dam or proof of her death, on evidence of use in lawful pest control, hunting or shooting; declaration and microchip.

Prohibition on Tail Docking and Dew Claw Removal (Dogs) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 128/2014), as amended by S.I. 304/2017In force since 6. mar. 2014Checked 4. nov. 2026

New Zealand

Whole country

BegrænsetHund

Forulveklør og leddelte bagulveklør i enhver alder samt ikke-leddelte bagulveklør fra 4 dages alderen: dyrlæge (eller en dyrlægestuderende under tilsyn) med smertelindring. Ikke-leddelte bagulveklør hos dyr under 4 dage ligger uden for disse grænser.

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Front and articulated hind dew claws, at any age, and non-articulated hind dew claws from 4 days of age: veterinarian (or supervised veterinary student) with pain relief. Non-articulated hind dew claws under 4 days old are outside those limits.

Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures) Regulations 2018, r 56In force since 1. okt. 2018Checked 4. nov. 2026

Slovakiet

Whole country

BegrænsetHund

Må kun udføres af en person efter s.10(2) i loven. Version af 1. januar 2022; en ændring fra 2025 (307/2025) findes og er ikke kontrolleret.

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May be done only by a person under s.10(2) of the Act. Version of 1 January 2022; a 2025 amendment (307/2025) exists and was not checked.

Act 39/2007 Z.z. on veterinary care, s.22(2)(c)Checked 4. nov. 2026

Storbritannien

England

BegrænsetHund

Tilladt; der kræves bedøvelse, medmindre hvalpens øjne endnu ikke er åbnet.

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Permitted; an anaesthetic is required unless the puppy's eyes have not yet opened.

Mutilations (Permitted Procedures) (England) Regulations 2007 (SI 2007/1100), Sch. 1 and Sch. 9In force since 6. apr. 2007Checked 4. nov. 2026

Northern Ireland

BegrænsetHund

En lægmand må kun fjerne ulveklør, før hvalpenes øjne er åbnet; ellers skal det gøres af en dyrlæge (s.5(5)).

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A lay person may remove dew claws only before the pups' eyes are open; otherwise a vet (s.5(5)).

Welfare of Animals (Permitted Procedures by Lay Persons) Regulations (NI) 2012 (S.R. 2012/153), Sch. 8In force since 2. apr. 2012Checked 4. nov. 2026

Scotland

BegrænsetHund

Undtaget for almindelig dyrehåndtering; forskrifterne fastsætter ingen aldersbetingelse. RCVS-vejledningen citerer Protection of Animals (Anaesthetic) Act 1954: bedøvelse, medmindre øjnene endnu ikke er åbnet.

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Exempted for general animal management; the Regulations set no age condition. RCVS guidance cites the Protection of Animals (Anaesthetic) Act 1954: anaesthesia unless before the eyes are open.

SSI 2010/387, Sch. 9In force since 5. nov. 2010Checked 4. nov. 2026

Wales

BegrænsetHund

Der kræves bedøvelse, medmindre hvalpens øjne endnu ikke er åbnet.

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An anaesthetic is required unless the puppy's eyes have not yet opened.

Mutilations (Permitted Procedures) (Wales) Regulations 2007 (WSI 2007/1029), Sch. 1 and Sch. 9In force since 28. mar. 2007Checked 4. nov. 2026

USA

Maryland

Kun af dyrlægeHund

Kun en autoriseret dyrlæge, med bedøvelse når det er hensigtsmæssigt. Forseelse.

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Only a licensed veterinarian, using anesthesia when appropriate. Misdemeanor.

Md. Code, Criminal Law s.10-624Checked 4. nov. 2026

Pennsylvania

BegrænsetHund

En lovovertrædelse på en hund over fem dage gammel, medmindre en autoriseret dyrlæge udfører det. Den, der lader det udføre, skal føre en optegnelse, indtil såret er helet.

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An offense on a dog over five days old unless a licensed veterinarian does it. Whoever procures it must keep a record until the wound heals.

18 Pa.C.S. s.5542(e)Checked 4. nov. 2026

What each status means

Forbudt med undtagelser: Prohibited except under named exemptions, such as certified working dogs or a vet's medical decision.
Kun af dyrlæge: Allowed only when a vet performs it, often with pain relief or an age limit.
Begrænset: Allowed with conditions other than a vet: an age limit, a method, a licence.

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