More pets having plastic surgery

http://abcnews.go.com/Health/Wellness/pets-plastic-surgery/story?id=14324694

Munson, a burly 7-year-old English bulldog, has a secret: His testicles are fake. Neutered as a puppy, Munson (named after Larry Munson of Georgia Bulldog fame) got a pair of synthetic stand-ins to preserve his manly pride. Not his idea, of course, but his owner's.

While cosmetic procedures such as ear cropping and tail docking have petered out, plastic surgery for dogs continues to boom -- most of it, Munson's testicles aside, for medical reasons.

"A lot of dogs have a lot of hair back there so you can't tell they're neutered. But with bulldogs, it's just right out there for everyone to see," said Jaime Davenport of Atlanta, whose husband, Jim, stood up for Munson's mojo.

Although Munson has aged and his loose skin has sagged some, his back end looks surprisingly youthful.

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