• over_clox@lemmy.world
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        23 hours ago

        I’m not saying whether I approve of cropping the tail or not, as I have mixed opinions on that.

        But have you ever seen a large dog carelessly wag it’s huge long tail, smacking, knocking over, and damaging practically everything around?

        There are reasons for some things like that.

        No reason that I know of for cropping the ears though ☹️

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          But have you ever seen a large dog carelessly wag it’s huge long tail, smacking, knocking over, and damaging practically everything around?

          Of course, owning a dog like that is a choice. One could just as well own a small dog that doesn’t wreck everything. If you can’t handle a big, high energy dog, then you probably shouldn’t have one. Chopping its tail off is cruel and unnecessary.

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          21 hours ago

          You’ll be delighted to know all major veterinary organizations oppose tail docking and ear cropping. No need to ride the fence anymore.

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            20 hours ago

            Then why do they crop cat’s ears after they get fixed, whether the owner agrees or not?

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              19 hours ago

              Ear tripping a cat is typically only done to stray or feral cats to identify them as having been fixed and can be seen from a distance.

              I have 4 house cats (2 male, 2 female) from shelters, all are fixed, and none of them have had their ears tipped.

              Does ear-tipping hurt a cat?

              Cat ear-tipping is extremely safe and is performed while the cat is already anesthetized for spay or neuter surgery. There is little or no bleeding involved, and it is not painful to the cat. The ear heals up quickly, and the tipped ear doesn’t detract one bit from the appearance or beauty of the cat.

              https://bestfriends.org/pet-care-resources/ear-tipping-cats-what-it-and-why-its-done

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                19 hours ago

                My vet said the cats have a tattoo that is supposed to indicate they are spayed.

                Never tried to look for it, was optional but no charge.

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          19 hours ago

          Ear cropping on dogs was originally for fighting, nowadays it’s (usually) for the look

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    2 days ago

    “Hurry up and take the pic before I pass out, you realize how much energy it takes to hold this giant noggin up? I need a nap”

    Haha, what a giant. When he lays his head on you, you’re going nowhere.

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    2 days ago

    My friend has two Cane Corsos and they both bite 😂. Beautiful dogs and very loyal, but don’t bring unacquainted kids/adults around them, also don’t crop their ears, it’s fucked up.

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    2 days ago

    Also, this is what Mark Zuckerberg would look like if he was a real person. Then there’s that lizard on the left…

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    2 days ago

    How did ya’ll see the dog next to my mans berries n cream haircut, that lord farquaad on top of his fucking noggin.

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    My niece got an immense dog Mila, she is the sweetest dog I have ever met. She’s very fond of massages and scratches and will put up a face like pictured waiting for the pets to commence.

    The drool and slobbers though…damn.

    Boerboel x Cane Corso