Several cosmetic surgeries on animals will be banned from January 2024, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food said on Wednesday.
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This new regulation also pleases the Order of Veterinary Physicians of Quebec.
“I think we’ve gone somewhere else in terms of animal welfare,” says Dr. Gaston Rioux, President of the Order of Veterinarians of Quebec, in an interview with LCN.
Here are the five operations that can no longer be performed on our trusty companions.
1. Tail dock (tail dock)
While it was common for certain dog breeds such as Dobermans, Boxers, Schnauzers, Spaniels, Rottweilers and Pointers to dock their tails, this will no longer be possible.
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2. Severing the vocal cords (devocalization)
Owners of noisy cats and dogs are no longer allowed to have surgery on their pet to sever the vocal cords.
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3. Cut the ears (twirl)
We will no longer see breeds such as Dobermans, Pitbulls, Boxers, Bouviers des Flandres, Schnauzers or even Pinschers with cropped ears in Quebec as it will be prohibited.
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4. Declaw (Onyxectomy)
Minou must keep his claws. No more questioning cats cutting off part of their phalanges to stop scratching sofas and table legs.
5. Severing the tendons (tenectomy or digital tenotomy)
This operation, which cuts the tendon under each finger, is often used as an alternative to declawing cats and is also prohibited.
Listen to Patrick Déry’s interview with Valérie Bissonnette on QUB radio: