Alert #1 - Ontario, BC, Sask

September 2010!

The College of Veterinarians of Ontario, the British Columbia Veterinary Medical Association and the Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association will discuss the topic of Cropping, Docking and Dew Claw removal at their respective upcoming September meetings. This is the second time the Ontario and Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Associations have discussed the topic and it can be expected that a vote will take place at these meetings.
We understand the BCVMA will also present a motion to consider performing these procedures as unprofessional conduct by its members. Contact information and sample letters may be found in the Resource section on our homepage.

Alert #1 - Ontario

On November 19th, the College of Veterinarians of Ontario (CVO) is inviting Members to attend their upcoming Members' Forum to discuss "To Ban or Not to Ban": Is that the question? The Ethics of Cosmetic Surgery. The topic to be discussed is medically unnecessary surgery and what position the CVO should take on this subject. Read More .....…

Alert #2 - Nova Scotia

The NSVMA had a discussion at their AGM on the topic of cropping,docking and dewclaw removal.Also considered were debarking and all procedures they consider "cosmetic". From our sources we understand it was a heated debate and a decision was put on hold to canvas all members of the NSVMA to see how they felt on this issue. Regardless of the outcome of the issue. the "Council" can still make their own decision.They have the power to do so.This is still very much a real possibility and we do not have a time frame for the canvas of members to be completed.Read More .....…

Alert #3 - PEI

At the November 6th, 2009
PEI Veterinarian Medical Association (VMA) Annual General Meeting, members voted to ban veterinarians in the province from conducting cropping, docking and dew claw removal on dogs. Read More.....