Odstranitev volčjih krempljev: the law by country

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

Prepovedano z izjemami: 2 places
Samo veterinar: 1 place
Omejeno: 8 places

Avstralija

Australian Capital Territory

OmejenoPes

Kdor koli do 4 dni po rojstvu. Pozneje samo veterinar praktik, v profilaktične ali terapevtske namene.

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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

Irska

Whole country

Prepovedano z izjemamiPes

Veterinar (S.I. 304/2017 je odpravil veterinarske tehnike), na pointerju, španielu ali terierju ali njihovem križancu, ki še nima 8 dni, z materjo ali dokazom o njeni smrti, ob dokazu o uporabi pri zakonitem zatiranju škodljivcev, lovu ali streljanju; izjava in 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. mar. 2014Checked 4. nov. 2026

Kanada

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

Nova Zelandija

Whole country

OmejenoPes

Sprednji in sklepni zadnji volčji prsti, v kateri koli starosti, in nesklepni zadnji volčji prsti od 4 dni starosti: veterinar (ali študent veterine pod nadzorom) z lajšanjem bolečine. Nesklepni zadnji volčji prsti, mlajši od 4 dni, so zunaj teh omejitev.

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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

Slovaška

Whole country

OmejenoPes

Sme ga opraviti samo oseba po s.10(2) Zakona. Različica z dne 1. januarja 2022; obstaja sprememba iz leta 2025 (307/2025), ki ni bila preverjena.

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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

Združene države Amerike

Maryland

Samo veterinarPes

Samo veterinar z licenco, z anestezijo, kadar je primerno. Lažje kaznivo dejanje.

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

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

Pennsylvania

OmejenoPes

Prekršek pri psu, starejšem od pet dni, razen če poseg opravi veterinar z licenco. Kdor ga priskrbi, mora voditi evidenco, dokler se rana ne zaceli.

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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

Združeno kraljestvo

England

OmejenoPes

Dovoljeno; potreben je anestetik, razen če mladiču oči še niso odprte.

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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

OmejenoPes

Laik sme volčje prste odstraniti le, preden mladiči odprejo oči; sicer 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. apr. 2012Checked 4. nov. 2026

Scotland

OmejenoPes

Izvzeto za splošno upravljanje živali; Uredba ne določa starostnega pogoja. Smernice RCVS navajajo Protection of Animals (Anaesthetic) Act 1954: anestezija, razen preden se oči odprejo.

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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

OmejenoPes

Potreben je anestetik, razen če mladiču oči še niso odprte.

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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

What each status means

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.
Omejeno: Allowed with conditions other than a vet: an age limit, a method, a licence.

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