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Dew Claw Removal
SPCA advocates for the removal of any dew claws from dogs to be prohibited unless carried out by a veterinarian (or a veterinary student under the direct supervision of a veterinarian) for therapeutic reasons and adequate and appropriate medical care is provided prior to, during and after the operation, including anaesthesia and analgesia.
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Disability Assist Dogs
SPCA supports the use of appropriate companion animals in human assistance programmes provided they are trained using reward-based methods and assessed as suitable for participation in the programme and that their physical, health, and behavioural needs are met for the whole of their life.
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Dissection of Dead Animals
SPCA advocates for the use of humane alternatives to animals for classroom dissection.
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Dog Parks
SPCA recommends that a dog’s suitability is assessed on a case-by-case basis, based on consideration of age, temperament, life history, and the safety and suitability of the location.
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Dog Safety
SPCA advocates for evidence-based initiatives and legislation to reduce the risk of dog bites.
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Doggy Daycares
SPCA advocates for doggy daycares to be independently inspected for compliance with welfare legislation.
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Down Cows
SPCA supports the use of preventative management practices to reduce the likelihood of down cows.
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Ear Cropping and Tipping
SPCA supports pinnectomy procedures only when conducted by a veterinarian, or a veterinary student under the direct supervision of a veterinarian, for therapeutic reasons and where adequate and appropriate medical care is provided prior to, during and after the operation, including anaesthesia and analgesia.
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Eels
SPCA advocates for the humane slaughter of eels. SPCA advocates that all eels must be unconscious for the duration of desliming or killed before they are deslimed.
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Electric Prodders
SPCA advocates that the need for electric prodding devices can be eliminated with appropriate handling and husbandry techniques and improved equipment and facilities.
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