Definition: You will be given a passage, and your task is to generate a Yes/No question that is answerable based on the given passage.
Input: Devocalization (also known as ventriculocordectomy or vocal cordectomy and when performed on dogs is commonly known as debarking or bark softening) is a surgical procedure performed on dogs and cats, where tissue is removed from the animal's vocal cords to permanently reduce the volume of its vocalizations.

can you get a dog's vocal cords removed?