切除狼爪: the law by country
Where it is banned, allowed only under conditions or permitted. Each rule names its law and links to the source.
- 禁止（有例外）: 2 places
- 只限獸醫: 1 places
- 有條件允許: 8 places
加拿大
Nova Scotia
當獸醫為治療傷病或出於其他對動物健康必要或有益的醫療原因而手術時允許（s.28(a)），並且符合NFACC守則或其他規定守則的農業做法也允許（s.28(b)）。適用於任何人，不限於獸醫。
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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 2026年11月4日
美國
Maryland
僅限領有執照的獸醫，適當時使用麻醉。屬輕罪。
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Only a licensed veterinarian, using anesthesia when appropriate. Misdemeanor.
Md. Code, Criminal Law s.10-624Checked 2026年11月4日
Pennsylvania
對超過五日齡的犬實施屬違法行為，除非由領有執照的獸醫進行。辦理此事者必須保存紀錄，直至傷口癒合。
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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 2026年11月4日
英國
England
允許；須使用麻醉劑，除非幼犬的眼睛尚未睜開。
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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 2007年4月6日Checked 2026年11月4日
Northern Ireland
非專業人士只能在幼犬睜眼之前摘除狼爪；否則須由獸醫進行（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 2012年4月2日Checked 2026年11月4日
Scotland
為一般動物管理而豁免；該條例未規定年齡條件。RCVS指引援引Protection of Animals (Anaesthetic) Act 1954：須使用麻醉，除非在睜眼之前。
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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 2010年11月5日Checked 2026年11月4日
Wales
須使用麻醉劑，除非幼犬的眼睛尚未睜開。
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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 2007年3月28日Checked 2026年11月4日
紐西蘭
Whole country
前爪和有關節的後爪狼爪，任何年齡；無關節的後爪狼爪，從4日齡起：由獸醫（或受監督的獸醫學生）在止痛下進行。不滿4日齡的無關節後爪狼爪不在這些限制之內。
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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 2018年10月1日Checked 2026年11月4日
斯洛伐克
Whole country
只能由Act s.10(2)所指的人進行。2022年1月1日的版本；存在2025年的一項修訂（307/2025），未經核查。
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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 2026年11月4日
愛爾蘭
Whole country
由獸醫進行（S.I. 304/2017取消了獸醫護理師），對象為不滿8日齡的指示獵犬、長毛獵犬或㹴或其混種犬，須有其母犬在場或有其死亡的證明，並有用於合法的害蟲控制、狩獵或射擊的證據；須有聲明和晶片。
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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 2014年3月6日Checked 2026年11月4日
澳洲
Australian Capital Territory
出生後4天內，任何人均可進行。此後僅限獸醫，且須出於預防或治療目的。
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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 2026年11月4日
What each status means
- 禁止（有例外）
- Prohibited except under named exemptions, such as certified working dogs or a vet's medical decision.
- 只限獸醫
- Allowed only when a vet performs it, often with pain relief or an age limit.
- 有條件允許
- Allowed with conditions other than a vet: an age limit, a method, a licence.