Eyarefe Oghenemega David, Oguntoye Cecilia O
Department of Veterinary Surgery and Reproduction, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.
BMC Vet Res. 2016 Feb 29;12:41. doi: 10.1186/s12917-016-0666-z.
This paper presents an overview of the global controversies surrounding cosmetic tail docking in puppies, some observed inconsistent practices among dog breeders and Veterinarians in West Africa, and the need for the African Veterinary Profession to take a decisive position on the cosmetic docking procedure.
An interesting report of observed complications associated with cosmetic tail docking in a 3 week old male Boerboel is reported alongside the management of the ensuing complications.
This paper highlights the still prevalent practice of cosmetic tail docking and seeks to enlighten clinicians towards stemming its abuse in Africa.
本文概述了全球范围内围绕幼犬美容断尾的争议,西非一些养狗人和兽医中存在的不一致做法,以及非洲兽医行业对美容断尾程序采取果断立场的必要性。
报告了一例3周龄雄性布尔獒犬美容断尾相关并发症的有趣病例,以及对后续并发症的处理情况。
本文强调了美容断尾这种仍然普遍存在的做法,并试图启发临床医生在非洲遏制其滥用情况。