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Originally Posted by ladyjane  Let us all keep in mind that most of the time CCL injuries are due to luxating patellas which are considered to be genetic. Some of these examples and comparisons are misleading if you ask me.
The bottom line is that someone said that MOST owners should not have intact dogs and I could not agree more. The vast numbers of unwanted dogs in this county is beyond comprehension; and I think it is irresponsible for anyone who truly loves animals to advocate that ALL pet owners worry about altering their pets. Of course those are just my thoughts....and yes, I know people will spout their opinions just as I will spout mine.  |
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Let us all keep in mind that most of the time CCL injuries are due to luxating patellas which are considered to be genetic. Some of these examples and comparisons are misleading if you ask me.
The bottom line is that someone said that MOST owners should not have intact dogs and I could not agree more. The vast numbers of unwanted dogs in this county is beyond comprehension; and I think it is irresponsible for anyone who truly loves animals to advocate that ALL pet owners worry about altering their pets. Of course those are just my thoughts....and yes, I know people will spout their opinions just as I will spout mine.
Of interest to me is that every time someone tries to keep the numbers of homeless pets down, people who breed them go out of their way to stop it. The very people who profess to love them so much. Try to limit breeding and you hear all the fear mongering about how there won't be any more dogs. Since around 2006 (when I first became aware of this issue that is being discussed) , breeders have used this hormonal issue to try to stop the push for spay/neuter. Again, the same people who are providing irresponsible pet owners with more pets to abuse and discard, speak up to try to stop people from bringing more into the world. It disgusts me....it really does. The first time I became aware of this little "movement" was in 2005 or 2006 when someone gave me the link to that NAIA article. Note it is breeders doing this. In my opinion they are only protecting their cash cows.