Referring to the practice of removing (docking) the animals tail, usually for cosmetic reasons. Tail docking for cosmetic purposes is considered illegal in several countries.
Usually refers to docking or removal of an animal's tail. This involves amputation of the tail at varying joints, and is usually done for cosmetic reasons. It is illegal in many places.
Tail docking can lead to incontinence, as when the tail is docked close to the body, some of the sphincter muscles used for defecation can also be severed.
Tail docking can also lead to problems with animal's communicating with body language, as the tail, as with other parts of the body are important in conveying aggression, submission, fear and contentment.
To be used in conjunction with other tags relevant to the question e.g dogs