Traveling with a de-barked dog
I am absolutely against debarking dogs. That said, I have a rescue dog who was de-barked years before I got him. He has a lot of scar tissue in his throat. His airway gets blocked if he lays flat...
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As far as I can see debarking is only illegal in Massachusetts and New Jersey. Other states are considering it.
No you do not need any document about the dog.
Yes, IF scar tissue has formed it can be from the procedure. Not often but yes it can. And it is often caused from a vet not performing the procedure correctly.
Yes, the scar tissue can cause coughing etc.
Yes some debarked dogs can start barking again. It is not a 100% sure thing surgery.
A de-barked dog even if done correctly has a soft muffled bark they are not completely voiceless.
You should have a vet confirm the scar tissue and address the problems.
And NO I do NOT de-bark.
I also own one that was debarked BEFORE I got him.
His de-barking procedure caused scar tissue problems and his full barking voice slowly returned.
No you do not need any document about the dog.
Yes, IF scar tissue has formed it can be from the procedure. Not often but yes it can. And it is often caused from a vet not performing the procedure correctly.
Yes, the scar tissue can cause coughing etc.
Yes some debarked dogs can start barking again. It is not a 100% sure thing surgery.
A de-barked dog even if done correctly has a soft muffled bark they are not completely voiceless.
You should have a vet confirm the scar tissue and address the problems.
And NO I do NOT de-bark.
I also own one that was debarked BEFORE I got him.
His de-barking procedure caused scar tissue problems and his full barking voice slowly returned.
