Archive · 23 Jun 2025
Live Stream Sparks Outrage Over Dog Tooth Extractions in China
Some people in China were doing something terrible on a live stream: pulling out the teeth of black dogs without any medicine to numb the pain.
They then sold these teeth online, saying they could protect people from bad luck and evil spirits.
People who bought the teeth would tie them to a red string and wear them.
Unfortunately, China doesn't have strong laws to protect animals, so this kind of thing can happen more easily.
Many people got very upset when they found out about this.
Now, some listings have been removed, but it's still possible to find these items for sale.
A live stream in China showed black dogs having teeth pulled out without anesthesia.
The teeth were sold online as a remedy against evil spirits.
Sellers claimed older dog teeth are more valuable due to beliefs about protection against bad luck.
In Chinese tradition, black dog teeth are believed to ward off evil spirits.
Animal protection laws in China offer limited legal protection for pets and working animals.
- Who
- Sellers and viewers on a live stream.
- What
- Black dog teeth were pulled out without anesthesia and sold online.
- When
- The live stream took place, and public complaints arose in June.
- Where
- China
- Why
- To sell teeth as a protection against evil spirits.
Animal Rights Advocates
Sellers and Buyers
Animal Welfare
Animal Rights Advocates
The practice of extracting teeth without anesthesia is inhumane and cruel.
Sellers and Buyers
The practice is acceptable as long as the teeth are believed to bring good luck or ward off evil spirits.
- Location
- China
- Event
- Live stream of dog teeth extraction
- Purpose
- Selling teeth as protection
- Belief
- Black dog teeth ward off evil spirits
- Legal Status
- Limited animal protection laws in China