US urged to stop devocalising dogs
Controversial surgery performed to stop dogs from barking is banned in many countries.
Published On 3 Dec 2011
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.
Source: Al Jazeera