Dog Health Resources Directory
Elective Surgery
Tail Docking
- The Anti-Docking Alliance - Working to abolish the practice of docking dogs' tails.
- Council of Docked Breeds - UK-based organization's campaign to protect the future welfare of all traditionally docked breeds. News, reasons for tail docking, photographs, survey, and links.
- Dogs Downunder: All About Docking Downunder - Legislation, press releases, resource kit for opposing the legislation and links.
Spay and Neuter
Dog Owner's Guide: Spay/Neuter Surgery - Pros and cons, surgery costs, and questions to ask the veterinarian. To Spay or Neuter? - A dog trainer explains his decision. Tobiyah Supports Spay/Neuter - A graph showing that pets multiply faster than pet owners. Links for low cost spay/neuter referrals, graphics, and advocacy suggestions....List of "Spay and Neuter" Resources
Debarking
Debarking is a Last Resort for Nuisance Dogs - Overview of Australian legislation designed to prevent indiscriminate debarking....Dog Elective Surgery
AKC: Cropping/Docking Position - American Kennel Club's position on ear cropping, tail docking, and dewclaw removal. Animal Crackers: Cosmetic Surgery - From the University of Pennsylvania's veterinary school's publication, a brief article with an overview of the controversy and the procedures. Household Hazards: Ear Cropping, Tail Docking and Dew Claws - A German Pinscher breeder presents the historical reasons for the procedures and contemporary considerations....List of "Dog Elective Surgery" Resources
News About 'Elective Surgery'
Most health boards are showing improvements (The New Zealand Herald)
A nationwide survey of 10 critical areas of the country's public health system has shown big gains in most areas since last year. Health Minister David Cunliffe yesterday released the results of the first annual National Health Targets report.
Billy Graham OK after fall, leaves hospital (CNN)
Evangelist Billy Graham has returned home from a brief hospitalization after he tripped and fell over one of his dogs at his home in western North Carolina, his personal physician said.
State reprimands Miriam Hospital for surgical error (The Providence Journal)
The Health Department has reprimanded Miriam Hospital, after identifying a confluence of missteps that led a surgical team to operate on the wrong knee of a patient undergoing elective surgery last month.
