Elective_Surgery

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Household Hazards: Ear Cropping, Tail Docking and Dew Claws - A German Pinscher breeder presents the historical reasons for the procedures and contemporary considerations.
In Defence of Animals: Cosmetic Surgery Facts - Article by Jean Hofve, outlining the issues of tail docking, ear cropping, and debarking or dogs, and declawing of cats.
Stop the Crops - Opposition to cosmetic alterations and surgery, including an overview of practices in different countries, affected breeds, references, and advocacy suggestions.
To Crop or Not to Crop? - A Boxer breeder presents the pros and cons of the procedure.
Vet4Petz.com: Cosmetic Surgery - Information about ear cropping, debarking, and tail docking and alternatives. Ask the Vet questions and answers.
SF Gate: Pooch Gets New Type Of Implants - An article by Chip Johnson about the first dog to get silicone testicles. (July 16, 1998)