Uklanjanje vučjih prstiju: the law by country
Where it is banned, allowed only under conditions or permitted. Each rule names its law and links to the source.
- Zabranjeno uz iznimke: 2 places
- Samo veterinar: 1 place
- Ograničeno: 8 places
Australija
Australian Capital Territory
Svatko do 4 dana nakon rođenja. Kasnije samo veterinar praktičar, u profilaktičke ili terapijske svrhe.
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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. stu 2026.
Irska
Whole country
Veterinar (S.I. 304/2017 uklonio je veterinarske sestre), na pointeru, španijelu ili terijeru ili njihovu križancu, koji još nema 8 dana, uz majku ili dokaz o njezinoj smrti, uz dokaz o uporabi u zakonitom suzbijanju štetočina, lovu ili streljaštvu; izjava i mikročip.
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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. ožu 2014.Checked 4. stu 2026.
Kanada
Nova Scotia
Dopušteno kad veterinar operira radi liječenja ozljede ili bolesti ili iz drugih medicinskih razloga potrebnih ili korisnih za zdravlje životinje (s.28(a)), te za poljoprivredne prakse u skladu s kodeksima NFACC ili drugim propisanim kodeksima (s.28(b)). Primjenjuje se na svaku osobu, ne samo na veterinare.
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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. stu 2026.
Novi Zeland
Whole country
Prednje i zglobne stražnje vučje kandže, u bilo kojoj dobi, i nezglobne stražnje vučje kandže od 4 dana starosti: veterinar (ili student veterinarske medicine pod nadzorom) uz ublažavanje boli. Nezglobne stražnje vučje kandže mlađe od 4 dana izvan su tih ograničenja.
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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. lis 2018.Checked 4. stu 2026.
Sjedinjene Američke Države
Maryland
Samo licencirani veterinar, uz anesteziju kad je prikladno. Lakše kazneno djelo.
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Only a licensed veterinarian, using anesthesia when appropriate. Misdemeanor.
Md. Code, Criminal Law s.10-624Checked 4. stu 2026.
Pennsylvania
Prekršaj na psu starijem od pet dana, osim ako zahvat izvodi licencirani veterinar. Tko ga nabavi, mora voditi evidenciju dok rana ne zacijeli.
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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. stu 2026.
Slovačka
Whole country
Smije ga izvesti samo osoba prema s.10(2) Zakona. Verzija od 1. siječnja 2022.; postoji izmjena iz 2025. (307/2025) koja nije provjerena.
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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. stu 2026.
Ujedinjeno Kraljevstvo
England
Dopušteno; potreban je anestetik, osim ako štenetu oči još nisu otvorene.
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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. tra 2007.Checked 4. stu 2026.
Northern Ireland
Laik smije ukloniti vučje kandže samo prije nego što štenad otvore oči; inače samo veterinar (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. tra 2012.Checked 4. stu 2026.
Scotland
Izuzeto za opće upravljanje životinjama; Uredba ne određuje dobni uvjet. Smjernice RCVS citiraju Protection of Animals (Anaesthetic) Act 1954: anestezija, osim prije otvaranja očiju.
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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. stu 2010.Checked 4. stu 2026.
Wales
Potreban je anestetik, osim ako štenetu oči još nisu otvorene.
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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. ožu 2007.Checked 4. stu 2026.
What each status means
- Zabranjeno uz iznimke
- Prohibited except under named exemptions, such as certified working dogs or a vet's medical decision.
- Samo veterinar
- Allowed only when a vet performs it, often with pain relief or an age limit.
- Ograničeno
- Allowed with conditions other than a vet: an age limit, a method, a licence.
The law on other procedures
- Kupiranje ušiju
- Kupiranje repa
- Kupiranje repa (domaće životinje)
- Uklanjanje pupoljaka rogova
- Uklanjanje rogova
- Uklanjanje kandži (onihektomija)
- Uklanjanje glasnica (devokalizacija)
- Skraćivanje kljuna
- Amputacija vrha krila
- Skraćivanje zuba
- Mulesing
- Uklanjanje kreste i podbradnjaka
- Uklanjanje ostruga
- Stavljanje prstena u nos
- Vruće žigosanje
- Hladno žigosanje
- Zarezivanje repa (podizanje)