devocalization
Sign in to saveAlso known as ventriculocordectomy, vocal cordectomy, debarking, bark softening
Devocalization (also known as ventriculocordectomy or vocal cordectomy; when performed on a dog debarking or bark softening; when performed on a cat demeowing or meow softening) is a surgical procedure where tissue is removed from the vocal cords.
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- Indications and contraindications
- Effectiveness
- Procedure
- Reasons for excessive vocalization
- Controversy and legislation
- Reasons opposing
- Reasons favoring
- Context
- Opinions of animal welfare societies
- Legal restriction and banning
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Devocalization (also known as ventriculocordectomy or vocal cordectomy; when performed on a dog debarking or bark softening; when performed on a cat demeowing or meow softening) is a surgical procedure where tissue is removed from the vocal cords.
==Indications and contraindications== Devocalization is usually performed at the request of an animal owner (where the procedure is legally permitted). The procedure may be forcefully requested as a result of a court order. Owners or breeders generally request the procedure because of excessive animal vocalizations, complaining neighbors, or as an alternative to euthanasia due to a court order.