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Odstranitev glasilk (devokalizacija): the law by country

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

How Odstranitev glasilk (devokalizacija) is regulated across 37 places
  • Prepovedano: 7 places
  • Prepovedano z izjemami: 25 places
  • Samo veterinar: 5 places

Avstralija

Australian Capital Territory

Samo veterinarAll species

Ni imenovano. Oseba, ki ni veterinar, ne sme izvajati nobenega kirurškega posega na živali zunaj navedenih izjem, veterinar pa ga ne sme izvesti samo v kozmetične namene.

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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

Prepovedano z izjemamiPes

Besedilo je prebrano iz osnutka uredbe, ki ga je vlada dala v javno posvetovanje, ker je spletišče zakonodaje NSW zavrnilo samodejni dostop; ministrstvo potrjuje, da je uredba začela veljati 2025-02-01 in zajema ta postopek. Preverite sprejeto besedilo. Samo veterinar praktik, za psa, starega 6 mesecev ali več, po neuspelem načrtu vedenjskega zdravljenja, z odredbo zaradi motečega lajanja po Companion Animals Act 1998 in lastnikovo zakonsko izjavo, da bo pes sicer usmrčen.

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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

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species

»Živali odvzame glas«. Samo veterinar, ki iz utemeljenih razlogov meni, da gre za razumen in potreben terapevtski ukrep.

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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

Prepovedano z izjemamiPes
  • May not be sold

Samo veterinar, za dobrobit psa, ali na podlagi odredbe o odpravi motnje ali podpisanega obvestila lastnikov, kadar je to edini način, da se motnja prekine brez usmrtitve psa. Za oddajo psa z odstranjenim glasom je potrebno potrdilo.

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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

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species

Katera koli žival. Samo veterinar, ki je prepričan, da je potrebno v terapevtske namene ali da ni drugega razumno izvedljivega načina, da bi žival nehala povzročati hrupno motnjo. Zakon Animal Welfare Act 2025 (SA), ki 2026-11-04 ni bil v veljavi, bo ob začetku veljavnosti razveljavil te predpise.

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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

Prepovedano z izjemamiPes
  • May not be shown

Samo veterinar praktik, po Kodeksu: javna motnja zaradi vztrajnega lajanja, lastnikova zakonska izjava, da je edina druga možnost usmrtitev, in pisna izjava občine. Razstavljanje je omejeno kot pri drugih prepovedanih postopkih.

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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. dec. 2007Checked 4. nov. 2026

Avstrija

Whole country

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species
  • May not be shown
  • May not be sold
  • May not be imported

Izjeme samo, kadar je nujno za predvideno uporabo ali za zaščito živali ali drugih ali za preprečitev razmnoževanja, kot določa uredba po s.24; boleči posegi zahtevajo anestezijo in naknadno oskrbo. Živali, ki niso kmetijske, rojene po 1. januarju 2008, s takimi posegi se ne smejo uvažati, pridobivati, posredovati, prenašati (s.8(3)) ali razstavljati (s.8b(2)); odpeljati tako žival v tujino zaradi posega je prepovedano.

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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

Bolgarija

Whole country

PrepovedanoAll species

Odstranitev glasilk. Navedeno kot krutost do živali. Prebran je občinski izvod, prečiščen do State Gazette no. 53 iz leta 2014; poznejše spremembe niso preverjene.

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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

Ciper

Whole country

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species

Kirurški poseg za spremembo videza ali v druge neterapevtske namene je prepovedan, zlasti naslednji; razen kadar ga veterinar šteje za potrebnega iz veterinarskih razlogov ali v korist določene živali in to pisno dokumentira, ali za preprečitev razmnoževanja. Ne nadomešča uredb o prašičih, nesnicah in brojlerjih.

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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

Češka

Whole country

PrepovedanoAll species

Uničenje glasilk ali drugačno omejevanje glasu je navedeno kot krutost. Besedilo je prebrano v izvodu pravnega založnika Act 246/1992 Sb. (nazadnje spremenjen 1. aprila 2025), ne v uradni zbirki.

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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

Danska

Whole country

Prepovedano z izjemamiPes

Odstranitev vseh ali dela glasilk psa je prepovedana, razen če je zahtevana iz veterinarskih razlogov.

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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

Francija

Whole country

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species
  • May not be shown
  • May not be sold

Spada pod nekurativno kirurgijo na hišnih ljubljenčkih. Veterinar sme operirati v interesu same živali ali za preprečitev razmnoževanja. Živali s prepovedano operacijo se ne smejo prodajati ali razstavljati na prodajah hišnih ljubljenčkov, razstavah ali predstavitvah, čeprav smejo državljani držav, kjer je to zakonito, razstavljati tam zakonito operirane živali. Datum je datum te različice.

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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

Hrvaška

Whole country

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species

Prerez glasilk. Sprejetega besedila NN 102/17 ni bilo mogoče odpreti: prebrano iz končnega vladnega predloga zakona iz leta 2017, zato se besedilo lahko razlikuje. Izjeme: veterinarski zdravstveni razlogi, nadzor razmnoževanja in podobno, z anestezijo in analgezijo;

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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

Italija

Piedmont

Prepovedano z izjemamiPes

Prerez glasilk je prepovedan v regiji, razen izjemnih neestetskih posegov, potrebnih zaradi hudih zdravstvenih stanj.

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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

Kanada

British Columbia

Prepovedano z izjemamiPes

Poklicno pravilo, ne zakon: zavezuje samo registrirane pri CVBC (veterinarje), ne drugih oseb. Samo za zdravljenje poškodbe ali bolezni.

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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

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species

Dovoljeno, kadar veterinar operira za zdravljenje poškodbe ali bolezni ali iz drugih medicinskih razlogov, potrebnih ali koristnih za zdravje živali (s.28(a)), in za kmetijske prakse v skladu s kodeksi NFACC ali drugimi predpisanimi kodeksi (s.28(b)). Velja za vsako osebo, ne le za veterinarje.

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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

Prepovedano z izjemamiPes

Veterinar sme to storiti, kadar ugotovi, da je potrebno za zdravljenje poškodbe ali bolezni, in to zabeleži v kartoteki živali (s.1(2)). Velja za vsako osebo (PAWS Act s.22). Ne bo v veljavi pred 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

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species

Prepovedano, razen če veterinar priporoči iz terapevtskih razlogov. Zavezuje lastnike in skrbnike ter za namene tega člena osebe v veterinarski medicini (s.2). Zajema domače hišne živali: mačke, pse, kunce, dihurje, morske prašičke, hišne prašiče.

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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

Latvija

Whole country

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species
  • May not be shown
  • May not be sold

Kirurški poseg za spremembo videza ljubljenčka ali v druge neterapevtske namene je prepovedan, razen če ga predpiše veterinar praktik. Art. 4.1 takim ljubljenčkom prepoveduje tekmovanja, sejme, dražbe in javne razstave, razen z veterinarskim zapisom o potrebi, kupiranjem dovoljene pasme ali poreklom iz države, kjer je to zakonito.

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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

Madžarska

Whole country

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species

Kirurški poseg za spremembo videza ali ki ni za zdravje živali ali preprečitev poznejše škode je prepovedan, razen kastracije in posegov, določenih z izvedbenimi pravili.

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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

Nemčija

Whole country

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species

Spada pod prepoved odstranjevanja ali uničevanja organov ali tkiv; razen na veterinarsko indikacijo ali v drugih primerih iz s.6(1).

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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

Nizozemska

Whole country

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species
  • May not be shown

Telesni posegi so prepovedani, razen če so medicinsko potrebni ali določeni; ch. 2 ne določa nobenega takega. Živali s prepovedanim posegom ne smejo na razstave ali tekmovanja.

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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

Nova Zelandija

Whole country

Samo veterinarAll species

Naša razlaga, ne besede zakona. Zakon je odstranitev glasu psu imenoval omejen kirurški poseg, dokler nista bili ta opredelitev in s 17 razveljavljeni 2021-05-09, Uredbe pa je ne omenjajo. Pomemben kirurški poseg sme opraviti samo veterinar, presoja pa se po merilih iz s 16 (poseg pod sluznicami, občutljivo mehko tkivo, pomembna bolečina); poseg na glasilkah jih izpolnjuje, vendar tega nobeno besedilo izrecno ne navaja.

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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. maj 2021Checked 4. nov. 2026

Romunija

Whole country

PrepovedanoAll species

Nekurativna kirurgija za spremembo videza živali je prepovedana in je kaznivo dejanje, kaznovano z zaporom od 6 mesecev do 3 let ali z globo (dodano s spremembo, veljavno od 19. maja 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

Slovenija

Whole country

PrepovedanoAll species

Odstranitev glasilk živalim je prepovedan postopek. Prečiščeno besedilo iz leta 2013; poznejše spremembe do ZZZiv-G iz leta 2025 niso preverjene.

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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

Španija

Whole country

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species

Prepovedano je vsako pohabljanje in trajno spreminjanje telesa, razen zaradi terapevtske potrebe ali omejitve razmnoževanja, in razen označevanja ušes skupnostnih mačk. Art. 1.3 iz tega zakona izključuje lovske pse, svore in lovske pomočnike.

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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

Švedska

Whole country

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species

Spada pod operativne posege. Operativni posegi so prepovedani, razen če so utemeljeni z veterinarsko-medicinskimi razlogi; Board of Agriculture lahko dovoli izjeme.

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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

Združene države Amerike

Maryland

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species

Psi in mačke. Samo veterinar z licenco, z anestezijo, ki lastniku pisno potrdi, da je medicinsko potrebno za zdravljenje telesne bolezni, obolenja ali poškodbe ali za odpravo prirojene nepravilnosti, ki povzroča škodo ali bolečino. Lažje kaznivo dejanje.

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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

Prepovedano z izjemamiAll species

Psi in mačke. Samo veterinar z licenco, kadar je medicinsko potrebno za zdravljenje bolezni, obolenja ali poškodbe ali za odpravo prirojene nepravilnosti, ki povzroča bolečino ali škodo. Do 5 let ali $2,500. Veterinarji vodijo evidenco in vsak primer prijavijo odboru. Prebrano v izvodu Animal Legal & Historical Center; poznejših sprememb morda ne kaže.

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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

Prepovedano z izjemamiPes

Kirurška odstranitev lajanja ali utišanje psa ali njegovo povzročanje je kaznivo dejanje tretje stopnje, razen za zaščito življenja ali zdravja psa, kadar to veterinar z licenco šteje za potrebno. Uradnega spletišča zakonika od tu ni bilo mogoče odpreti; besedilo je prebrano na FindLaw, prikazano kot veljavno do 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

Samo veterinarPes

Samo veterinar z licenco, pes mora biti anesteziran; v besedilu ni pogoja medicinske potrebe. Kdor ga priskrbi, mora hraniti zapis, dokler se rana ne zaceli.

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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

Prepovedano z izjemamiPes

Veterinarji ne smejo kirurško odvzeti glasu psu, razen če je potrebno za zdravljenje ali lajšanje poškodbe, bolezni ali prirojene napake, ki povzroča ali bo verjetno povzročila telesno bolečino ali škodo.

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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

Samo veterinarPes

Lažje kaznivo dejanje, razen če poseg opravi veterinar z licenco po sprejetih veterinarsko-kirurških protokolih.

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Misdemeanor unless done by a licensed veterinarian using accepted veterinary surgical protocols.

RCW 16.52.095Checked 4. nov. 2026

Združeno kraljestvo

England

PrepovedanoAll species

Zajeto kot poseg v občutljiva tkiva; ni na seznamu dovoljenih. Postopek, opravljen za zdravljenje, ni prekršek.

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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

Samo veterinarAll species

Section 5(5) iz prekrška izvzema vsak poseg, ki ga opravi veterinar, za diagnozo ali zdravljenje, zato ga laik sploh ne sme opraviti. Ni na seznamu za laike za mačke in pse.

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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

PrepovedanoAll species

Zajeto kot poseg v občutljiva tkiva; Schedules 8 in 9 ne navajata takega postopka. Postopek, opravljen za zdravljenje, ni prekršek.

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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

PrepovedanoAll species

Zajeto kot poseg v občutljiva tkiva; ni na seznamu dovoljenih. Postopek, opravljen za zdravljenje, ni prekršek.

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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. mar. 2007Checked 4. nov. 2026

What each status means

Prepovedano
Prohibited outright.
Prepovedano z izjemami
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.

The law on other procedures

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