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Originally Posted by SoCalyorkiLvr For me, we need a lot more discussion on the issue before it is resolved as a "good" thing for "every pet pup" imo. I don't mind it being a "sticky" as long as the discussion can continue.
I mean we have not addressed the fact that some vets feel a dog has MORE health benefits from not being neutered, or the fact that there are alternatives to a full neuter as we in the US are used to. There is tubal ligation, removal of just the uterus in the female for example and vasectomy for the boys...all of which are less invasive, and less risky but still leave the animal incapable of reproducing. I would like responsible breeders to consider some of these options which I feel benefit the pups.  |
Hi Kim!
As we know these pros/cons are facts. The support of a pro or con, is only matter of opinions. We can't know everything about it because we are not vets. But hopefully the info on a thread like this will prompt some questions to be posed to many vets. Which, in time, may increase popularity in the tough questions regarding ONLY the age and sugical procedure. We need ot give vets a push, or be the squeaky wheel to be more educated and well versed on the procedure at an early age and hone in on the pros/cons to help all of us make a better decision. This post is not telling anyone what to do, but to ask about the procedure. It all boils down to comfort levels and personal opinions based on what has been researched on the net.