US urged to stop devocalising dogs
- 12 years ago
A controversial surgery performed on pets has upset animal lovers and some vets.
Called devocalisation, the surgery entails cutting a dog's vocal chords so it cannot bark.
The procedure is banned in many countries but now campaigners want the same in the US.
Monica Villimizar reports.
Called devocalisation, the surgery entails cutting a dog's vocal chords so it cannot bark.
The procedure is banned in many countries but now campaigners want the same in the US.
Monica Villimizar reports.