Here we go again people, for those who wished they had known about this in New Brunswick:
At the 2008 Annual General Meeting of the New Brunswick Veterinary Medical Association, the majority of members passed a motion. This motion stated that it would be considered unprofessional conduct for a veterinarian in New Brunswick to perform cosmetic surgery on any animal, effective March 28, 2009.
This includes:
- Tail docking in dogs, horses, and cows.
- Tail nicking and setting in horses.
- Ear cropping in dogs.
- Declawing in species other than domestic cats.
Here’s your notice!
It has been brought to our attention that the Cosmetic Surgery Issue will be on the PEIVMA agenda for discussion at their upcoming Annual General Meeting Nov 1, 2008. Please be proactive and take the time to write and voice your concerns.
Contact Information:
PEI Veterinary Medical Association
The Farm Centre Building
420 University Avenue
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7Z5
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The situation in New Brunswick has become much more serious than anticipated. All were led to believe (even Breeder Vets who were at the meeting) that they could still do dew claws/tails on their own puppies. At the beginning of this week, breeders were informed by the Animal Protection Officer that if such procedures are done within the province, they will investigate and charges under the Criminal Code could ensue.
Please take the time to help. It has been less than a month since this began in New Brunswick and it is already starting to spread.