Author: Eric Troncy | Douleur animale, bien-être animal, Université de Montréal

  • swelter_spark@reddthat.com
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    1 month ago

    It’s legal in the US, and sometimes even recommended by vets.

    I met someone who had it done because she trusted her vet’s advice. Her cat completely changed.

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      1 month ago

      The US opinion doesn’t count, that country is an insane shithole

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      1 month ago

      It’s legal in Russia too, but it’s accepted as unethical and a few ostracized clinics can do the “soft paws” surgery

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        28 days ago

        It’s uncommon enough here that it surprises me when someone has it done. I wish it was more widely understood that it’s harmful to them.