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Boston, Mass. -- The Massachusetts House of Representatives has voted to ban surgical debarking of dogs and cats unless a licensed veterinarian deems the procedure medically necessary. The vote was nearly unanimous, passing 150-1.
Boston, Mass.
-- The Massachusetts House of Representatives has voted to ban surgical debarking of dogs and cats unless a licensed veterinarian deems the procedure medically necessary. The vote was nearly unanimous, passing 150-1.
Under the bill, if a veterinarian finds a debarking procedure medically necessary, he or she must file a written certification explaining the necessity.
The bill will next head to the state Senate for approval.
