Surgical Alteration for Dogs

Follow the pro and con points about cosmetic surgical operations for dogs, such as ear and tail docking. On the con side is a SPCA spokesman and a veterinarian. On the other side is a breeder who alters Boxers' floppy ears to stand up straight.

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