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Old 02-15-2008, 07:38 AM   #39
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Originally Posted by Ladymom View Post
Is this a Yorkie you are talking about?

One of the side effects of debarking is that scar tissue can build up and narrow the the airway. No matter how you feel ethically about the procedure, I wouldn't consider it for a toy breed dog who are already prone to collapsed tracheas.

It's also illegal in some states.
I agree on this and also you have to worry about the big thing, it makes it difficult to intubate them because of the scar tissue.
That would be a great concern for me.

Deana
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