Persuasive Essay On Dog Debarking

Dog Procedures

There are many people in the world that hate the way something about them looks. So their way of changing that is to undergo a surgery to fix their imperfections. There are also many ways that you can do the same exact thing with a pet. With any pet there is always things that people might want to change for a health reason or a cosmetic reason. With these procedures there are many pros, but there are also many cons that come with it.

There are many procedures that people can choose for their dog, but the most common is ear cropping. Ear cropping is usually preformed when the puppy Is between 6 to 12 weeks old. Cropping is when the veterinarians take the floppy part of the puppies ears and cut them off. This makes the

ears stand up straight instead of hanging down. The puppy is never awake for this procedure and is under anesthesia.

When cropping a puppies ears, it lessens the chance of the puppy getting any ear infections. When a dog has floppy ears or has a lot of hair in the ear canal it can increase humidity and may result in an infection. This will cause the dog to be in a lot of pain and in extreme cases cause them to have surgery. For many people, they believe that cropping the ears when the dog is a puppy is the best option so they wont have to deal with any problems later on in the dogs life. Some like the benefits of cropping the ears but most just like the look it gives the dog.

Many owners believe that certain dogs are supposed to have the cropped ear look. A Schnauzer is the most common dog with cropped ears. Others, crop dogs ears for dog shows. Although, people might like the look of cropped ears and the benefits of it, there are also many cons to the procedure. Ear cropping can cause the puppy to be in a lot of pain.

Because the floppy part of the ear is being cut off, there is no longer anything that can protect the inside of the ear. One of the causes from this is water getting inside the ear canal. Extreme risks can cause the dog to become deaf. Many veterinarians believe "If there is an infection in the ear, it is better to open the ear canal instead of reducing the length of the ear" (Ear Cropping and Canine Externa FAQ). The AVMA currently "opposes to anyone that crops dogs' ears for cosmetic reasons instead of a medical reason" (Ear Cropping and Canine Externa FAQ).

Many Veterinarians in the United States will not crop a dogs ears because of the pain it brings to them. This can cause many people to get upset when the vet won't do what they are wanting. The vet is only doing what is best for the dog. They don’t want to do anything that can cause harm or intentional pain to the dog. There is only a small amount that will not proceed with the procedure. Many veterinarians will fulfill the owners needs and wants for their puppy, and try to perform on the dog without causing any unnecessary pain. They will also provide any medication that the dog may need after the surgery to relieve any pain the dog may have or later have.

Another procedure that an owner will have for their dogs is tail docking. Tail docking is very common for dogs, and takes place when the dog is a few days old. This is when the tail is still very soft and easy to cut. Docking is when you cut part of the dogs tail so it's not too long. During this procedure the puppy usually isn't under any anesthesia. Because the dog is so young, they do not remember any pain from the procedure.

Tail docking can stop many injuries from occurring. It stops the tail from getting too long and knocking into any walls or any hard objects that could hurt the dog. It also prevents the dog from dragging the tail on the ground. With the tail out of the way it is easier for the dog to go to the bathroom and walk around.

Though there are good things that come from tail docking, there is also bad things that come from it. "In Australia and the U.K., tail docking is banned" (Ear Cropping and Tail Docking: Should or Shouldn’t You?). Tail Docking can cause many problems to dogs. One problem it can cause is "nerve tumor" (Ear Cropping and Tail Docking: Should or Shouldn’t You?). This can cause the dog to get snappy if their tails are touched.

Tail docking can also affect the dog from using its tail. A dog uses its tail to show its emotions and how they feel. If they have problems moving their tail, it can cause problems with the owner and the pet because the owner will not be able to understand how the dog is feeling. It can also cause problems with other dogs. It can cause tension with other canines if it cant tell if the dog wants to play or not.

Tail docking and Ear cropping are both two main procedures that are mostly only for a cosmetic reason instead of a medical reason. Usually both procedures are done right after the other. This is because the puppy will forget about any pain that the procedure may cause. They both have around the same amount of advantages as disadvantages.

One procedure that is not for a cosmetic reason is debarking.

All dog have things that they bark at whether that be at other dogs, the mailman, or absolutely nothing at all. Some dogs have very sharp and loud barks that can hurt peoples ears. To prevent this people undergo the procedure of debarking. Debarking removes two folds of the tissue that are on each side of the dog's voice box (laryx) .

In order to change the sound, these folds must close over the larynx, so they are removed. Debarking however can save dogs lives. Many people get rid of their dog if it barks too much, thus sending them to the pound. It can also help to debark your dog if you live anywhere where the neighbors can hear the dog barking. This procedure can help the relationship with the owner and the dog because the owner wont have to constantly get onto the dog.

This procedure is very helpful is an owner lives in an apartment or anywhere that someone can easily hear a dog. The procedure doesn’t completely change how the dog barks. It only softens it. It makes the bark not so loud and sharp to the ears. When the dog recovers from the surgery, many of them don’t seem to notice at all that their bark is any different. Resulting in them barking just like normal, but it is much softer to the human

ears.

Debarking however, can cause many problems to a dog. it is sometimes only temporary so many people have the surgery performed more than once. This can end up causes the dog in a lot of pain. Doctors have said that debarking can come with a higher risks of infections such as "excess scar tissue, known as webbing. This can cause respiratory problems, chronic coughing, and gagging" (Devocalization: The Controversial Act of Removing Dogs' Vocal Chords).

Barking is a normal way for a dog to communicate, so removing it would affect how the dog behaves. Debarking can also cause problems with breathing and troubles when eating food. Connecticut bookkeeper, Sue Perry, is working with Coalition to Protect and Rescue Pets to make sure people know the dangers that this procedure can cause to dogs.

There are Many procedures that can be harmful to your dog, but one that most people didn’t think would be dangerous is dental care. It is very important to make sure the health of a dog's teeth is in good condition. In extreme cases, if a dog has very bad teeth conditions, it will have to go into surgery. The vets will clean the teeth and if necessary remove teeth. The problem with this is the anesthesia.

The anesthesia can cause many problems to the dogs. If not prepared correctly, the dog can undergo serious medical problems. They could also have a bad reaction to the anesthesia. This is why many vets need to make sure that the medication that they give the dog will not affect them in a negative way.

Of course, dental work is a huge thing to take care of. Infections in the dogs mouth can cause major pain. With the dental procedure, it will eliminate the ache from the teeth. If a dog has pain in the mouth, it can cause problems with the way they eat and they way they behave. This is why it is important to know the right kinds of foods to give a dog so you will know the way it can benefit them.

After the dental surgery, the vet will give the dog any medication to help with any pain that it will be in. The anesthesia will help during the surgery so the dog will not be awake to feel any pain and to make sure that the vet can get into any necessary places without the dog biting or making the procedure any harder than it needs to be. If the vet did not give the dog any anesthesia, it would be very difficult to help the dog and preform the right surgery to make sure that the tooth wasn’t causing anymore pain to the dog.

For many major procedures, veterinarians use anesthesia for an easier and smoother process. What some people don’t realize is that there can be many risks from anesthesia. When a pet has a medical condition, there is an elevated risk of problems from the anesthesia. If a pet is not taken care of properly before the surgery, it can encounter problems like vomiting during or after the procedure. This can result in "aspiration pneumonia" (Anesthesia for Pet Surgery: Risks and Safety).

Other rare complications include "blood clotting disorders, problems with eyesight, seizures, and kidney, liver, or heart failure" (Anesthesia for Pet Surgery: Risks and Safety). To protect a pet from any problems from the anesthesia, the vet will do a complete medical history including pro-existing conditions, prior surgeries, vaccine status, spay/neuter status, results of any previous testing, supplements and medications given, known drug reactions, and how the pet has reacted to anesthesia in the past. They will also preform a thorough physical. This will make sure everything runs smoothly.

To monitor a pet under anesthesia, vets use many different ways to make sure the pet is during and after surgery. The first would be the surgery assistant. An assistant is trained to observe and monitor the pet throughout the entire procedure. They help the doctor with anything they need. They also help wash the dog if need and shave any hair that might be in the way for the surgery. The assistant does everything to prepare the dog for the doctor.

The next way, is the electrocardiogram. This is also used in hospitals to show the patterns of the heartbeat and the rate to make sure the heartbeat is not abnormal. They make sure that the dog's heartbeat stays at a normal pace. It helps the doctors to make sure the dog is safe during the procedure.

The blood pressure monitor checks the cardiovascular status of the patient. This is another way that the doctor and the assistant know that everything is running correctly with the surgery. It also helps to make sure the dog is healthy. They don’t want the blood pressure to be too high or too low. It needs to be at a normal state.

The respirometer checks the amount of breaths the pet takes. Sometimes in their sleep dogs can have bad nightmares that can make them breath very fast and it can cause the procedure to be very difficult to preform. Other times, it is because they are not getting enough oxygen. This can be very bad because if they do not get enough oxygen the pet will start to suffocate.

The core body temperature makes sure the temperature of the pet is at a healthy status. If the body heat is too hot, it can mean that the pet has a fever. If the temperature is too cold, this can mean that the dog is also sick. The Doctor wants to make sure that the pet is at a healthy state. The core body temperature will give the doctor any idea on what he will be needing to do with the pet.

Lastly, there is the Pulse Oximetry. It is used to be aware of how much oxygen is in the blood. The doctors don’t want to give the pet too much oxygen, but they also do not want to give them not enough. All of these different monitors help the doctor and the assistant with all surgeries and medical things. They all make sure the pet is in a healthy condition.

All of these machines help to make sure the surgery goes perfectly as planned and that nothing goes wrong.Without these the doctor would not be able to preform to the best of their abilities. This is why it is very important to know the Doctor before the dog goes in for any type of procedure.

All of these Procedures for dogs help them in many different ways. They have many advantages to them and can help prevent any pain or ache that the dog may have. It prevents any future infections that the dog may end up getting. There are also many disadvantages. Even though many might think its helping the dogs, it may also just be causing them more pain. Procedures strictly for cosmetic reasons may be hurting the dog either now or can cause pain in their future.