While barking is never pleasant for anyone involved, what's the first solution that pops into your head? Is it figuring out the cause . . . or stopping the noisy problem? The debarking surgery has been around for decades — essentially severing the dog's vocal cords — but has fallen out of favor since the concept sounds cruel to many people.
Beyond less invasive citronella and electric collar techniques (which still get critiqued), the American Veterinary Medical Association recommends that the surgery only be done "after behavioral modification efforts to correct excessive vocalization have failed." It's probably not easy to find a vet willing to perform this, but a recent New York Times article called it a useful option for owners facing noise complaints and possible eviction. Could you give this the green light?
Sooo much cute, so little time. Now Petfinder.com will be the temporary “home team” of all the Puppy Players 'til game day and I've rounded up the 11 faces I bet we'll see making lots of blocks and running plays on Sunday. See my picks and predicted pooch positions when you start the slideshow.
Source: Animal Planet
Are you ready for some football?! I'm kicking off some kickin' Super Bowl coverage with items to get your pets geared up for the game. Whether you're supporting the New Orleans Saints or the Indianapolis Colts come Sunday, there are plenty of sporty finds to let your furry friend get in on the action year-round.
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The beloved National Zoo panda took a one-way direct flight from Dulles to Chengdu, China (in that nifty crate) this morning. Sad. There's no passport necessary as this US-born babe is headed home to meet some pretty female pandas, fingers crossed. As part of the conservation and breeding program, the giant creatures — including parents Mei Xiang and Tian Tian — were just on loan and now the five-year-old's off to hopefully help keep the species alive for future animal lovers 'round the world.
There's no passport necessary as this US-born babe is headed home to meet some pretty female pandas, fingers crossed. As part of the conservation and breeding program, the giant creatures — including parents Mei Xiang and Tian Tian — were just on loan and now the five-year-old's off to hopefully help keep the species alive for future animal lovers 'round the world.
Erickson Beamon