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Originally Posted by BamaFan121s Why would you not have them until after? Did your breeder not give you medical records? I would think medical history would be a responsibility carried out before the purchase? I just don't understand.  |
I have to wonder, too. Unless someone wants to breed, why in the world they would
not want to s/n their pets?? And even then, while it is not something any one of us has control over, not all breeders breed with a true understanding of the responsibilities that breeding entails. We can find proof of that in the abundance of shelters across the nation and the number of posts seen on this forum. Many people are completely jejune when it comes to the risks of breeding 'just so the kids can see the miracle' or 'my cousin wants a free pet'....
I thought we have all agreed that we would want what is best for the
animals in our care. As much as we want to consider them a part of our family (and I do), they are still animals. As their caregivers we are responsible for doing what is best for them.
While I'm all for holistic and alternative health/pet care, and a practioner of both, I feel that this topic needs to be considered with a more realistic mindset. Surgery might not be the answer to everything, but vitamins, flower essences and essential oils aren't alway the answer either.
Of the
many (always s/n) pets that I have owned in my life, I have never lost any of them for reasons other than natural causes or mercy euthanasia. Never a lost/tragic ending. All have lived a long healthy and comfortable life. I feel that should be considered responsible pet ownership.
As always the standard disclaimer: This is just my humble opinion and not directed at anyone in particular....