AVMA comes out against cropping, docking
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has come out more strongly against tail docking and ear-cropping — when done for purely cosmetic purposes. The revised policy “encourages the...
View ArticlePETA asks network to drop dog show
PETA sent a letter to the president of USA Network today, urging the network to cease showing the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, sponsored by the American Kennel Club. The letter requested that USA...
View ArticleBanfield ceases docking, cropping, debarking
Banfield, the largest network of animal hospitals in the nation, has announced it will no longer do tail docking, ear cropping or devocalization on dogs — unless medically necessary. The announcement...
View ArticleNew from the folks at Neuticles: Ear implants
The man who invented Neuticles – those artificial testicles designed to keep a neutered dog’s manly pride and appearance intact — is back with a new product, this one designed to keep a dog’s ears...
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