DIY 'vets' are charging as much as £1,000 to mutilate the ears of small dogs as part of a cruel and illegal trend, it has been revealed.
Animal cruelty investigators have reported a huge rise in ear cropping, with the Scottish SPCA seeing an increase of more than 600% in calls relating to the practice in only six years.
The organisation said it is now receiving more and more reports about the work 'puppy butchers', who wield scissors, kitchen knives and scalpels on unwitting pets, reports the Daily Record.
