Ear cropping, tail docking, and dewclaw removal.
San Antonio City Code § 5-7
in effectSec. 5-7. - Ear cropping, tail docking, and dewclaw removal.
It shall be unlawful for the owner of an animal, or a person charged with custody or care of an animal, to surgically alter an animal, including, but not limited to ear cropping, tail docking, and dewclaw removal, except when done by a licensed veterinarian.
(Ord. No. 2010-06-17-0555, § 1, 6-17-10)
Source: City of San Antonio, City Code, City Charter and Unified Development Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/san_antonio/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICO_CH5AN_ARTIINGE_S5-7EACRTADODEREFetched: 10/27/2026
