It's been around for a couple years, but I believe they were using it to control wildlife populations before it was approved for canine use....
Although a shot may be quicker/easier, a full blown castration has it's advantages over this procedure. Neutersol isn't 100% effective (I believe they say about 4 out of 1,000 dog could still reproduce). Since the testes are still there, there's a risk of testicular cancer. Also, Neutersol only reduces testosterone by about half, so there's still a chance that you'd see the behaviors that go along with being intact (marking, aggression issues, roaming, etc).
For those who want to sterilze their pets, but still want a "natural" look and the hormones that go along with it, this may be a good option. But IMO, I'd rather just have him neutered. |