Below is AKC's list of "not allowed" and "allowed" surgeries prior to competing in shows. Leanne
NOT ALLOWED A.K.C. lists eleven surgical procedures which would make a dog ineligible to compete in shows because their appearance has been changed by artificial means. The correction of entropion, ectropion, trichiasis, or distichiasis. Trimming, removal or tattooing of the third eyelid (nictitating membrane). The insertion of an eye prothesis. Correction of harelip, cleft palate, stenotic nares, or an elongated soft palate resection. Any procedure to change ear set or carriage other than that permitted by the breed standard. Restorative dental procedures, the use of bands or braces on teeth, or any alteration of the dental arcade. The removal of excess skin folds or the removal of skin patches to alter markings. Correction of inguinal, scrotal, or perineal hernias. Alteration of the location of the testes or the insertion of an artificial testicle. Altering the set or the carriage of the tail. ALLOWED Another list gives procedures undertaken to restore the health of the dog and would not, in themselves, render the dog ineligible to compete. The repair of broken legs, even if such procedures involve the insertion of pins, plates or wires. The removal of damaged cartilage. The repair of ligaments that have ruptured or been torn. Caesarian sections. The repair of umbilical hernias. The removal of tumors or cysts. Gastric torsion/bloat surgery. Splenic torsion surgery. Tonsillectomy. Correction of "Cherry Eye", (which involves the gland of the nictitating membrane). Debarking. The removal of dewclaws if a regular practice in the breed. ========================================================= "Magic Commands": to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL to start it up gain click here: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 2002 by its original author.
