A ban on four cosmetic surgeries for pets came into effect in Quebec today, putting an end to vocal cord removal, ear cropping, tail trimming and cat declawing for aesthetic purposes.

Veterinarians say the non-essential procedures unduly expose animals to risks associated with anesthesia and can lead to behavioural issues.

The Quebec regulation still allows veterinarians to recommend the surgeries for medical therapeutic purposes, and it makes an exception for the ear cropping of stray cats in authorized capture, sterilize and release programs.

Among its other provisions are a ban on euthanasia by inhalation, a ban on leashing an animal without a collar, a ban on mating animals whose sizes are incompatible and a ban on feeding meat to pet pigs.

  • LeadersAtWork
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    1211 months ago

    You fucking learn how to train it properly. Good lord. If I could teach every cat I have ever had in my life to behave, you can do this much.

    • @ikidd
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      -311 months ago

      I’m mentioning it from the standpoint of the person next door that is kept up all night by these animals. They’re everywhere and you’re right about the training, even if you are an asshole. Unfortunately, these people never seem to be able to train them, so I’m guessing the poor mutt ends up dead.