Devokalisasi (pemotongan pita suara): the law by country
Where it is banned, allowed only under conditions or permitted. Each rule names its law and links to the source.
- Dilarang: 7 places
- Dilarang dengan pengecualian: 25 places
- Doktor haiwan sahaja: 5 places
Amerika Syarikat
Maryland
Anjing dan kucing. Hanya doktor haiwan berlesen, dengan anestesia, yang memperakukan secara bertulis kepada pemilik bahawa ia perlu secara perubatan untuk merawat penyakit atau kecederaan fizikal atau membetulkan keabnormalan kongenital yang menyebabkan mudarat atau kesakitan. Misdemeanor.
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Dogs and cats. Only a licensed veterinarian, with anesthesia, certifying in writing to the owner that it is medically necessary to treat a physical illness, disease or injury or correct a congenital abnormality causing harm or pain. Misdemeanor.
Md. Code, Criminal Law s.10-625Checked 4 Nov 2026
Massachusetts
Anjing dan kucing. Hanya doktor haiwan berlesen apabila perlu secara perubatan untuk merawat penyakit atau kecederaan atau membetulkan keabnormalan kongenital yang menyebabkan kesakitan atau mudarat. Sehingga 5 tahun atau $2,500. Doktor haiwan menyimpan rekod dan melaporkan setiap satu kepada lembaga. Dibaca pada salinan Animal Legal & Historical Center; mungkin tidak menunjukkan pindaan kemudian.
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Dogs and cats. Only a licensed veterinarian when medically necessary to treat an illness, disease or injury or correct a congenital abnormality causing pain or harm. Up to 5 years or $2,500. Veterinarians keep records and report each one to the board. Read on the Animal Legal & Historical Center's copy; it may not show later amendments.
Mass. G.L. c.272 s.80 1/2Checked 4 Nov 2026
New Jersey
Debarking atau membisukan anjing secara pembedahan, atau menyebabkannya, ialah jenayah darjah ketiga kecuali untuk melindungi nyawa atau kesihatan anjing apabila doktor haiwan berlesen menganggapnya perlu. Laman kod rasmi tidak dapat dibuka dari sini; teks dibaca di FindLaw, ditunjukkan terkini sehingga 2024-01-01.
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Surgical debarking or silencing of a dog, or causing it, is a third-degree crime except to protect the dog's life or health when a licensed veterinarian considers it necessary. Official code site could not be opened from here; text read at FindLaw, shown as current to 2024-01-01.
N.J. Stat. s.4:19-38Checked 4 Nov 2026
Pennsylvania
Hanya doktor haiwan berlesen dengan anjing dibius; tiada syarat keperluan perubatan dalam teks. Sesiapa yang mengaturnya mesti menyimpan rekod sehingga luka sembuh.
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Only a licensed veterinarian with the dog anesthetized; no medical-need condition in the text. Whoever procures it must keep a record until the wound heals.
18 Pa.C.S. s.5542(b)Checked 4 Nov 2026
Virginia
Doktor haiwan tidak boleh melakukan devokalisasi anjing secara pembedahan kecuali diperlukan untuk merawat atau melegakan kecederaan, penyakit atau kecacatan kongenital yang menyebabkan atau berkemungkinan menyebabkan kesakitan atau mudarat fizikal.
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Veterinarians may not surgically devocalize a dog unless needed to treat or relieve an injury, disease or congenital defect causing or likely to cause physical pain or harm.
Code of Virginia s.54.1-3814(C) (2026 c.829)Checked 4 Nov 2026
Washington
Misdemeanor kecuali dilakukan oleh doktor haiwan berlesen menggunakan protokol pembedahan veterinar yang diterima.
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Misdemeanor unless done by a licensed veterinarian using accepted veterinary surgical protocols.
RCW 16.52.095Checked 4 Nov 2026
Australia
Australian Capital Territory
Tidak dinamakan. Orang yang bukan doktor haiwan tidak boleh melakukan sebarang prosedur pembedahan pada haiwan di luar pengecualian yang disenaraikan, dan doktor haiwan tidak boleh melakukannya untuk tujuan kosmetik sahaja.
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Not named. A non-vet may not perform any surgical procedure on an animal outside listed exceptions, and a vet may not perform one for a cosmetic purpose only.
Animal Welfare Act 1992 (ACT), ss 19(1), 19A(3)Checked 4 Nov 2026
New South Wales
Perkataan dibaca daripada draf perundingan awam Regulation kerajaan, kerana laman perundangan NSW menolak capaian automatik; jabatan mengesahkan bahawa Regulation bermula pada 2025-02-01 dan meliputi prosedur ini. Semak teks yang dibuat. Hanya pengamal veterinar, bagi anjing berumur 6 bulan atau lebih, selepas pelan rawatan tingkah laku gagal, dengan perintah salakan mengganggu di bawah Companion Animals Act 1998 dan akuan berkanun pemilik bahawa anjing itu jika tidak akan dibunuh.
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Wording read from the government's public consultation draft of the Regulation, because the NSW legislation site refused automated access; the department confirms the Regulation commenced on 2025-02-01 and covers this procedure. Check the made text. A veterinary practitioner only, for a dog 6 months or older, after a failed behavioural treatment plan, with a nuisance-barking order under the Companion Animals Act 1998 and the owner's statutory declaration that the dog will otherwise be destroyed.
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Regulation 2025 (NSW), cl 28; the Act, s 12(2)In force since 1 Feb 2025Checked 4 Nov 2026
Northern Territory
“Menghilangkan suara haiwan”. Hanya doktor haiwan, yang dengan alasan munasabah percaya bahawa ia merupakan langkah terapeutik yang munasabah dan perlu.
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"Removes the voice of an animal". A veterinarian only, believing on reasonable grounds it is a reasonable and necessary therapeutic measure.
Animal Protection Act 2018 (NT), s 24(7)(d), (8)In force since 1 Nov 2022Checked 4 Nov 2026
Queensland
- May not be sold
Hanya doktor haiwan, demi kebajikan anjing, atau atas notis pengurangan gangguan atau notis bertandatangan pemilik apabila itu satu-satunya cara menghentikan gangguan tanpa membunuh anjing. Membekalkan anjing yang telah menjalani debarking memerlukan sijil.
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A veterinary surgeon only, for the dog's welfare, or on a nuisance abatement notice or the owners' signed notice when it is the only way to stop the nuisance without destroying the dog. Supplying a debarked dog needs a certificate.
Animal Care and Protection Act 2001 (Qld), ss 25, 28Checked 4 Nov 2026
South Australia
Mana-mana haiwan. Hanya doktor haiwan, yang berpuas hati bahawa ia diperlukan untuk tujuan terapeutik atau tiada cara lain yang praktikal secara munasabah untuk menghentikan haiwan itu daripada menjadi gangguan bunyi bising. Animal Welfare Act 2025 (SA), yang belum berkuat kuasa pada 2026-11-04, akan memansuhkan peraturan ini apabila ia bermula.
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Any animal. A veterinary surgeon only, satisfied it is required for therapeutic purposes or there is no other reasonably practicable way to stop the animal being a noise nuisance. The Animal Welfare Act 2025 (SA), not in operation on 2026-11-04, will repeal these regulations when it starts.
Animal Welfare Regulations 2012 (SA), r 6(1)(a)(i), (2)(a)Checked 4 Nov 2026
Victoria
- May not be shown
Hanya pengamal veterinar, di bawah Code: gangguan awam akibat salakan berterusan, akuan berkanun pemilik bahawa satu-satunya pilihan lain ialah membunuh anjing itu, dan akuan bertulis majlis. Pertunjukan dihadkan seperti bagi prosedur larangan yang lain.
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A veterinary practitioner only, under the Code: a public nuisance from persistent barking, the owner's statutory declaration that the only other course is destruction, and the council's written declaration. Showing is limited as for other prohibited procedures.
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986 (Vic), s 3(1) prohibited procedure (b), ss 9(1)(l), 11A; Code of Practice for the Debarking of DogsIn force since 12 Dis 2007Checked 4 Nov 2026
Austria
Whole country
- May not be shown
- May not be sold
- May not be imported
Pengecualian hanya apabila amat diperlukan untuk kegunaan yang dimaksudkan atau untuk melindungi haiwan atau orang lain, atau untuk mencegah pembiakan, sebagaimana ditetapkan melalui peraturan di bawah s.24; prosedur yang menyakitkan memerlukan anestesia dan penjagaan selepas itu. Haiwan bukan ternakan yang dilahirkan selepas 1 Januari 2008 dan menjalani prosedur sedemikian tidak boleh diimport, diperoleh, diperantarakan, diserahkan (s.8(3)) atau dipamerkan (s.8b(2)); membawa haiwan ke luar negara untuk prosedur itu adalah dilarang.
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Exceptions only where indispensable for the intended use or for protecting the animal or others, or to prevent reproduction, as set by regulation under s.24; painful procedures need anaesthesia and aftercare. Non-farm animals born after 1 January 2008 with such procedures may not be imported, acquired, brokered, passed on (s.8(3)) or exhibited (s.8b(2)); taking one abroad for it is prohibited.
Tierschutzgesetz (TSchG), s.7(1), s.8(3), s.8b(2)Checked 4 Nov 2026
Belanda
Whole country
- May not be shown
Campur tangan pada badan dilarang kecuali diperlukan secara perubatan atau ditetapkan; bab 2 tidak menetapkan satu pun yang sedemikian. Haiwan yang menjalani campur tangan yang dilarang tidak boleh menyertai pertunjukan atau pertandingan.
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Bodily interventions are banned unless medically necessary or designated; ch. 2 designates none of this kind. Animals with a banned intervention may not enter shows or competitions.
Wet dieren, arts 2.8, 2.15, 2.16; Besluit diergeneeskundigen, ch. 2Checked 4 Nov 2026
Bulgaria
Whole country
Pembuangan pita suara. Disenaraikan sebagai kekejaman terhadap haiwan. Teks yang dibaca ialah salinan perbandaran yang disatukan sehingga State Gazette no. 53 tahun 2014; pindaan kemudian tidak disemak.
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Removal of vocal cords. Listed as cruelty to animals. Text read is a municipal copy consolidated to State Gazette no. 53 of 2014; later amendments not checked.
Animal Protection Act (Zakon za zashtita na zhivotnite), art. 7(2)(20)In force since 31 Jan 2008Checked 4 Nov 2026
Croatia
Whole country
Memotong pita suara. Teks NN 102/17 yang diluluskan tidak dapat dibuka: dibaca daripada rang undang-undang akhir Kerajaan tahun 2017, jadi perkataannya mungkin berbeza. Pengecualian: sebab kesihatan veterinar, kawalan pembiakan dan yang serupa dengan anestesia dan analgesia;
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Cutting the vocal cords. The enacted NN 102/17 text could not be opened: read from the Government's final bill of 2017, so wording may differ. Exceptions: veterinary health reasons, reproduction control and similar with anaesthesia and analgesia;
Zakon o zaštiti životinja (NN 102/17), art. 9 of the Government's final billChecked 4 Nov 2026
Cyprus
Whole country
Pembedahan untuk mengubah rupa atau untuk tujuan bukan terapeutik yang lain dilarang, khususnya yang berikut; kecuali apabila doktor haiwan menganggapnya perlu atas sebab veterinar atau demi manfaat haiwan tertentu dan mendokumentasikannya secara bertulis, atau untuk mencegah pembiakan. Tidak menggantikan peraturan babi, ayam bertelur dan ayam pedaging.
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Surgery to change appearance or for other non-therapeutic purposes is banned, in particular these; except where a vet deems it necessary for veterinary reasons or for the benefit of a specific animal and documents it in writing, or to prevent reproduction. Does not displace the pig, laying hen and broiler regulations.
Animal Protection and Welfare Law 46(I)/1994, s.5, para (ζ)Checked 4 Nov 2026
Czechia
Whole country
Memusnahkan pita suara atau menghadkan bunyi dengan cara lain disenaraikan sebagai kekejaman. Teks dibaca pada salinan Act 246/1992 Sb. milik penerbit undang-undang (dipinda kali terakhir 1 April 2025), bukan koleksi rasmi.
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Destroying vocal cords or otherwise limiting vocalisation is listed as cruelty. Text read on a legal publisher's copy of Act 246/1992 Sb. (last amended 1 April 2025), not the official collection.
Act 246/1992 Sb., s.4(1)(g)(1)Checked 4 Nov 2026
Denmark
Whole country
Membuang seluruh atau sebahagian pita suara anjing dilarang kecuali diperlukan atas sebab veterinar.
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Removing all or part of a dog's vocal cords is banned unless required on veterinary grounds.
Bekendtgørelse nr. 607 af 26. maj 2025 om dyrevelfærdsmæssige mindstekrav til hold af hunde, s.11In force since 1 Jul 2025Checked 4 Nov 2026
Hungary
Whole country
Pembedahan untuk mengubah rupa, atau bukan demi kesihatan haiwan atau mencegah mudarat kemudian, dilarang, selain pensterilan dan campur tangan yang ditetapkan oleh peraturan pelaksanaan.
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Surgery to change appearance, or not for the animal's health or preventing later harm, is banned, apart from neutering and interventions set by the implementing rules.
Act XXVIII of 1998 on animal protection, s.10(2)Checked 4 Nov 2026
Itali
Piedmont
Pemotongan pita suara dilarang di wilayah itu, kecuali campur tangan luar biasa bukan estetik yang diperlukan oleh keadaan kesihatan yang serius.
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Cutting the vocal cords is banned in the region, save extraordinary non-aesthetic interventions needed by serious health conditions.
Regione Piemonte, L.R. 27/2009, implementing art. 10 of the European ConventionChecked 4 Nov 2026
Jerman
Whole country
Termasuk dalam larangan membuang atau memusnahkan organ atau tisu; kecuali atas indikasi veterinar atau kes s.6(1) yang lain.
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Falls under the ban on removing or destroying organs or tissue; except on veterinary indication or the other s.6(1) cases.
Tierschutzgesetz, s.6(1)Checked 4 Nov 2026
Kanada
British Columbia
Peraturan profesional, bukan statut: hanya mengikat pendaftar CVBC (doktor haiwan), bukan orang lain. Hanya untuk merawat kecederaan atau penyakit.
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Professional rule, not a statute: binds CVBC registrants (veterinarians) only, not other people. Only to treat an injury or disease.
College of Veterinarians of BC Bylaws, Part 4, s.231(4) (professional rule; s.231 revised 2023-11-13)Checked 4 Nov 2026
Nova Scotia
Dibenarkan apabila doktor haiwan membedah untuk merawat kecederaan atau penyakit atau atas sebab perubatan lain yang perlu atau bermanfaat kepada kesihatan haiwan (s.28(a)), dan bagi amalan pertanian selaras dengan kod NFACC atau kod lain yang ditetapkan (s.28(b)). Terpakai kepada sesiapa sahaja, bukan doktor haiwan sahaja.
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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
Ontario
Doktor haiwan boleh melakukannya apabila menentukan bahawa ia perlu untuk merawat kecederaan atau penyakit dan mendokumentasikannya dalam rekod haiwan itu (s.1(2)). Terpakai kepada sesiapa sahaja (PAWS Act s.22). Belum berkuat kuasa sehingga 2027-01-01.
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A veterinarian may do it when they determine it is necessary to treat an injury or disease and document that in the animal's records (s.1(2)). Applies to any person (PAWS Act s.22). Not in force until 2027-01-01.
O. Reg. 152/26 s.1, under Provincial Animal Welfare Services Act, 2019, s.22In force since 1 Jan 2027Checked 4 Nov 2026
Quebec
Dilarang kecuali doktor haiwan mengesyorkannya atas sebab terapeutik. Mengikat pemilik dan penjaga, serta orang dalam bidang perubatan veterinar bagi seksyen ini (s.2). Meliputi haiwan teman domestik: kucing, anjing, arnab, ferret, tikus belanda, babi teman.
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Prohibited unless a veterinary surgeon recommends it for therapeutic reasons. Binds owners and custodians, and persons in veterinary medicine for this section (s.2). Covers domestic companion animals: cats, dogs, rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, companion pigs.
Regulation respecting the welfare and safety of domestic companion animals and equines, CQLR c. B-3.1, r. 0.1, s.16In force since 10 Feb 2024Checked 4 Nov 2026
Latvia
Whole country
- May not be shown
- May not be sold
Pembedahan untuk mengubah rupa haiwan peliharaan atau untuk tujuan bukan terapeutik yang lain dilarang kecuali ditetapkan oleh doktor haiwan yang berpraktis. Art. 4.1 melarang haiwan peliharaan sedemikian daripada pertandingan, pasar, lelongan dan pameran awam, kecuali dengan rekod keperluan doktor haiwan, pemotongan ekor baka yang dibenarkan, atau asal dari negara tempat ia sah.
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Surgery to change a pet's appearance or for other non-therapeutic aims is banned unless a practising vet prescribes it. Art. 4.1 bars such pets from competitions, markets, auctions and public exhibitions, except with a vet's record of need, permitted-breed docking, or origin in a country where it is lawful.
Animal Protection Law (Dzīvnieku aizsardzības likums), arts 4.1 and 18Checked 4 Nov 2026
New Zealand
Whole country
Pembacaan kami, bukan perkataan undang-undang. Act menamakan debarking anjing sebagai prosedur pembedahan terhad sehingga takrif itu dan s 17 dimansuhkan pada 2021-05-09, dan Regulations tidak menamakannya. Prosedur pembedahan yang ketara hanya untuk doktor haiwan, dinilai menurut kriteria s 16 (membedah di bawah membran mukus, tisu lembut sensitif, kesakitan ketara); pembedahan pada pita suara memenuhinya, tetapi tiada teks yang menyatakannya secara jelas.
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Our reading, not the law's words. The Act named dog debarking a restricted surgical procedure until that definition and s 17 were repealed on 2021-05-09, and the Regulations do not name it. A significant surgical procedure is vet-only, judged by s 16 criteria (operating below the mucous membranes, sensitive soft tissue, significant pain); surgery on the vocal folds meets them, but no text says so expressly.
Animal Welfare Act 1999, ss 15, 16, 21In force since 9 Mei 2021Checked 4 Nov 2026
Perancis
Whole country
- May not be shown
- May not be sold
Termasuk pembedahan bukan kuratif pada haiwan teman. Doktor haiwan boleh membedah demi kepentingan haiwan itu sendiri atau untuk mencegah pembiakan. Haiwan yang menjalani pembedahan yang dilarang tidak boleh dijual atau dipamerkan di jualan haiwan peliharaan, pertunjukan atau pameran, walaupun warganegara negara yang membenarkannya boleh mempamerkan haiwan yang dibedah secara sah di sana. Tarikh ialah tarikh versi ini.
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Falls under non-curative surgery on companion animals. A vet may operate in the animal's own interest or to prevent reproduction. Animals with a banned operation may not be sold or displayed at pet sales, shows or exhibitions, though nationals of countries where it is lawful may display animals lawfully operated on there. Date is this version's.
Code rural et de la pêche maritime, art. R214-21In force since 1 Jan 2010Checked 4 Nov 2026
Romania
Whole country
Pembedahan bukan terapeutik untuk mengubah rupa haiwan dilarang, dan merupakan kesalahan yang boleh dihukum 6 bulan hingga 3 tahun atau denda (ditambah melalui pindaan berkuat kuasa 19 Mei 2022).
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Non-therapeutic surgery to change an animal's appearance is banned, and is an offence punishable by 6 months to 3 years or a fine (added by amendment in force 19 May 2022).
Law 205/2004 on animal protection (republished), art. 6(2)(i) and art. 25(1)(a)Checked 4 Nov 2026
Sepanyol
Whole country
Semua mutilasi dan pengubahsuaian badan kekal dilarang, kecuali atas keperluan terapeutik atau untuk menghadkan pembiakan, dan penandaan telinga kucing komuniti. Art. 1.3 mengecualikan anjing buruan, kumpulan anjing buruan dan pembantu perburuan daripada Akta ini.
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All mutilation and permanent body modification is banned, except therapeutic need or limiting reproduction, and ear-marking community cats. Art. 1.3 excludes hunting dogs, packs and hunting auxiliaries from this Act.
Ley 7/2023 de protección de los derechos y el bienestar de los animales, art. 27(b)In force since 29 Sep 2023Checked 4 Nov 2026
Slovenia
Whole country
Membuang pita suara haiwan ialah prosedur yang dilarang. Teks disatukan tahun 2013; pindaan kemudian hingga ZZZiv-G tahun 2025 tidak disemak.
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Removing animals' vocal cords is a prohibited procedure. Consolidated text of 2013; later amendments up to ZZZiv-G of 2025 were not checked.
Zakon o zaščiti živali (ZZZiv-UPB2, Uradni list 38/2013), art. 20Checked 4 Nov 2026
Sweden
Whole country
Termasuk prosedur pembedahan. Prosedur pembedahan dilarang kecuali dibenarkan oleh sebab perubatan veterinar; Board of Agriculture boleh membuat pengecualian.
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Falls under operative procedures. Operative procedures are banned unless justified by veterinary medical reasons; the Board of Agriculture may make exceptions.
Djurskyddslag (2018:1192), ch. 4 s.2Checked 4 Nov 2026
United Kingdom
England
Dilindungi sebagai campur tangan pada tisu sensitif; tiada dalam senarai yang dibenarkan. Tindakan untuk rawatan perubatan bukan suatu kesalahan.
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Covered as interference with sensitive tissues; not in the permitted list. Medical treatment is outside the offence.
Animal Welfare Act 2006, s.5; Mutilations (Permitted Procedures) (England) Regulations 2007 (SI 2007/1100)In force since 6 Apr 2007Checked 4 Nov 2026
Northern Ireland
Section 5(5) mengecualikan daripada kesalahan sebarang prosedur yang dilakukan oleh doktor haiwan, untuk diagnosis atau untuk rawatan perubatan, jadi orang awam tidak boleh melakukannya langsung. Tiada dalam senarai orang awam bagi kucing dan anjing.
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Section 5(5) takes any procedure carried out by a veterinary surgeon, for diagnosis or for medical treatment outside the offence, so a lay person may not do this at all. Not on the lay-person list for cats and dogs.
Welfare of Animals Act (Northern Ireland) 2011, s.5In force since 2 Apr 2012Checked 4 Nov 2026
Scotland
Dilindungi sebagai campur tangan pada tisu sensitif; Schedule 8 dan 9 tidak menyenaraikan prosedur sedemikian. Tindakan untuk rawatan perubatan bukan suatu kesalahan.
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Covered as interference with sensitive tissues; Schedules 8 and 9 list no such procedure. Medical treatment is outside the offence.
Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006, s.20; Prohibited Procedures on Protected Animals (Exemptions) (Scotland) Regulations 2010 (SSI 2010/387)In force since 30 Apr 2007Checked 4 Nov 2026
Wales
Dilindungi sebagai campur tangan pada tisu sensitif; tiada dalam senarai yang dibenarkan. Tindakan untuk rawatan perubatan bukan suatu kesalahan.
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Covered as interference with sensitive tissues; not in the permitted list. Medical treatment is outside the offence.
Animal Welfare Act 2006, s.5; Mutilations (Permitted Procedures) (Wales) Regulations 2007 (WSI 2007/1029)In force since 27 Mac 2007Checked 4 Nov 2026
What each status means
- Dilarang
- Prohibited outright.
- Dilarang dengan pengecualian
- Prohibited except under named exemptions, such as certified working dogs or a vet's medical decision.
- Doktor haiwan sahaja
- Allowed only when a vet performs it, often with pain relief or an age limit.
The law on other procedures
- Pemotongan telinga
- Pemotongan ekor
- Pemotongan ekor (ternakan)
- Pembuangan kuku kelima
- Pembuangan putik tanduk
- Pembuangan tanduk
- Pembuangan kuku (onikektomi)
- Pemotongan paruh
- Pemotongan hujung sayap
- Pemotongan gigi
- Mulesing (pemotongan kulit punggung)
- Pemotongan balung
- Pembuangan taji
- Pemasangan cincin hidung
- Cap panas
- Cap beku
- Pemotongan otot ekor (tail setting)