This is an article posted in the other recent tail docking thread we had here, it's a very interesting read. It's in pdf format, but if anyone can't read it - I also pasted *most* of it into the last thread...my plan is to put it into the Library, along with the other docking articles (the ones in support of docking).
This is the link:
http://www.onekind.org/uploads/publi...cking-dogs.pdf
The paper is done by a UK animal charity and contains 8 journal references etcetera. This is the table of contents, so you can see what's covered:
Contents
1. The procedure of tail-docking
2. Pain caused by tail-docking
2.1 Comparison with pain in docked farmed animals
2.2 Puppies’ reaction to tail-docking
2.3 Increased pain in neonatal animals
2.4 Long-term pain from tail-docking
3. Health and welfare problems associated with tail-docked dogs
3.1 Hernia and incontinence
3.2 Movement, communication and behaviour
4. Does tail-docking prevent injury?
4.1 Evidence from veterinary clinic records
4.2 ‘Working dog’ breeds and lifestyle
5. Views of the veterinary and related professions
5.1 Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
5.2 British Veterinary Association
5.3 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
5.4 Animal Welfare Veterinary Team of DEFRA
5.5 Companion Animal Welfare Council
5.6 Scottish SPCA
6. Other countries that have banned tail-docking
7. Summary
8. Recommendation
References