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The AVMA endorses the American Association of Equine Practitioners' position on the practice of soring, which reads as follows:

"The AAEP condemns the practice of 'soring,' as legally defined in the Horse Protection Act of 1970 (HPA), to accentuate a horse's gait for training or show purposes. The AAEP supports the efforts of APHIS in the application and enforcement of the HPA as outlined in the APHIS Horse Protection Operating Plan and strongly recommends imposing sufficient sanctions to prevent these practices. As legally defined in the HPA, 'soring' refers to:

* An irritating or blistering agent has been applied, internally or externally, by a person to any limb of a horse;
* Any burn, cut, or laceration has been inflicted by a person on any limb of a horse;
* Any tack, nail, screw, or chemical agent has been injected by a person or used by a person on any limb of a horse; or
* Any other substance or device has been used by a person on any limb of a horse or a person has engaged in a practice involving a horse, and, as a result of such application, infliction, injection, use, or practice, such a horse suffers, or can reasonably be expected to suffer, physical pain or distress, inflammation, or lameness when walking, trotting, or otherwise moving, except that such term does not include such an application, infliction, injection, use, or practice in connection with the therapeutic treatment of a horse by or under the supervision of a person licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State in which such a treatment was given."

The AVMA supports the concept of pediatric spay/neuter in dogs and cats in an effort to reduce the number of unwanted animals of these species. Just as for other veterinary medical and surgical procedures, veterinarians should use their best medical judgment in deciding at what age spay/neuter should be performed on individual animals.

Winsome Kennels Puppies :The AVMA recognizes that animals play a central and essential role in research, testing, and education for continued improvement in the health and welfare of human beings and animals. The AVMA also recognizes that humane care of animals used in research, testing, and education is an integral part of those activities. In keeping with these concerns, the AVMA endorses the principles embodied in the "Three R" tenet of Russell and Burch (1959). These principles are: refinement of experimental methods to eliminate or reduce animal pain and distress; reduction of the number of animals consistent with sound experimental design; and replacement of animals with non-animal methods wherever feasible.

The use of animals in research, testing, and education is a privilege carrying with it unique professional, scientific, and moral obligations, and ethical responsibilities. The AVMA encourages proper stewardship of all animals, but defends and promotes the use of animals in meaningful research, testing, and education programs.

The AVMA condemns all acts of violence, vandalism, or intimidation directed toward individuals, facilities, or tertiary organizations affiliated with the use of animals in research, testing, or education.

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DOCKING
Puppies' tails are docked during the first five days of life, either surgically or with a constricting band.

WELFARE CONCERNS—RISKS
The welfare issues surrounding tail docking have been extensively reviewed but the practice has been the subject of very few controlled studies comparing otherwise equivalent dogs whose tails are docked or undocked.

Laboratory testing plays an integral role in the early detection of changes in your pet's health. Diagnostic tests provide essential information by which our veterinarians can identify blood disorders, kidney and liver disease, diabetes, infection, cancer, thyroid disease and other hormonal problems. Our in-house laboratory provides fast and accurate information so that your pet can receive appropriate treatment immediately after arriving at the hospital. We also send diagnostic samples to Idexx Laboratories for routine blood and urine testing, microbiology, cytology, pathology, serology and other specialized tests. Our veterinarians are able to consult with Idexx veterinary specialists in several different fields including pathology, internal medicine, cardiology and radiology.

Winsome Kennels Net : Brighton Animal Hospital was founded in 1928 by patriarch P. J. Callanan and Dr. Bourke, DVM. Thus began one of the most successful animal care facilities in the Boston area. As the years went by the sons Kevin, Tommy and Robert Callanan took over and continued the tradition. Over the years many of the Callanan family have worked and grown up surrounded by the city's pets. Now, the third generation of Callanan's: Joseph, Chris, Chad, Jon, Neil, Monica and many other cousins, brothers, and sisters are proudly carrying on the tradition. We have come a long way since our fathers and grandfathers educated us in caring for your companion animals. Now in our third generation of Callanan care we have expanded to several animal hospitals and pet care facilities throughout New England. We invite you to be part of our family, let us provide the same care that you would expect for the ones you love and cherish.

Winsome Kennels Info For our patients’ comfort, we have separate dog and cat facilities. Sick patients are never kept with our boarding pets. All the kennels are indoors and are air-conditioned and heated. We have a large, secure outside fenced play area for the dogs and are very active with all our boarding pets.

Winsome Kennels Info DOCKING
Puppies' tails are docked during the first five days of life, either surgically or with a constricting band.

WELFARE CONCERNS—RISKS
The welfare issues surrounding tail docking have been extensively reviewed but the practice has been the subject of very few controlled studies comparing otherwise equivalent dogs whose tails are docked or undocked.

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