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'
Every Monday Matters: Donate blood and bone marrow (Jewish World Review)
http://www.JewishWorldReview.com | (MCT) • Every 2 seconds someone needs blood. •38,000 pints of blood are used each day in the U.S. •Nearly 500 hospitals cancelled elective surgery due to blood inventory shortages.
Govt rejects burying Qld public hospital figures (ABC via Yahoo!7 News)
The Queensland Government denies it has tried to minimise scrutiny of public hospital waiting lists.
Swine flu could break health system: Govt (ABC) (Yahoo!7 Australian News)
The Tasmanian Government is warning that a swine flu outbreak could strain the state's health system to breaking point.
Dartmouth doctor sends patients away (News 95.7)
A Dartmouth surgeon has thrown in the towel because of wait times at the Dartmouth General Hospital. Dr. Rick Balys wrote to his patients this week telling them he'd referred them to other surgeons because it was unethical to keep them on his waitlist.
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