I am pretty sure there were studies done which prove a higher incidence of incontinence in spayed females than intact ones. I have read this in the past and will have to see if I can find it again and post the citation.
As far as "hormones causing cancer"...I have never heard this before and would love to read any studies you are aware of in this area. Yes, it's true that "synthetic hormones for humans" have been proven to increase the risk of certain cancers, but I did not think that natural hormones were any risk. I am approaching menopause myslef and have been studying the value of these reproductive hormones in women and have opted to go on bioidental hormones myself so as not to lose the many health benefits they provide as one ages. They basically are what keeps our bodies running well and keeps us young. Once these shut down and we no longer produce them we age very quickly.
The incidence of both testicular and breast cancer (see earlier post) in canines is so rare that if anyone is seriously weighing the risk of a traditional s/n sugery against the odds of either of these cancers, the balance would always swing against the s/n, but yet vets continue to use these two cancers as examples of why it is "healthier" to s/n your pet. I feel this is a serious misrepresentation of the true facts and not in the best interests of the individual dog. |