http://metrowestdog.wordpress.com/2008/07/06/puppy-mutilation/ Sat, 06 Dec 2008 02:35:25 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 http://metrowestdog.wordpress.com/2008/07/06/puppy-mutilation/#comment-20 A.D.A. Mon, 14 Jul 2008 19:54:57 +0000 http://metrowestdog.wordpress.com/?p=30#comment-20 AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION (AVMA) a) Ear Cropping and Tail Docking Ear cropping and tail docking in dogs for cosmetic reasons are not medically indicated nor of benefit to the patient. These procedures cause pain and distress, and, as with all surgical procedures, are accompanied by inherent risks of anaesthesia, blood loss, and infection. Therefore, veterinarians should counsel dog owners about these matters before agreeing to perform these surgeries http://www.vin.com/VINDBPub/SearchPB/Proceedings/PR05000/PR00014.htm AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION (AVMA)
a) Ear Cropping and Tail Docking
Ear cropping and tail docking in dogs for cosmetic reasons are not medically indicated nor of benefit to the patient. These procedures cause pain and distress, and, as with all surgical procedures, are accompanied by inherent risks of anaesthesia, blood loss, and infection. Therefore, veterinarians should counsel dog owners about these matters before agreeing to perform these surgeries http://www.vin.com/VINDBPub/SearchPB/Proceedings/PR05000/PR00014.htm

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