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Neuter without Surgery!!! How interesting is this!!! A shot that neuters without the risks of surgery. http://www.animalnetwork.com/ppn/det...3624&category= |
WOW! VERY interesting!!!!! Neuter Shot Hits Market May 23, 2003 The FDA has approved Neutersol (zinc glucomate neutralized by arginine), an injectable chemical sterilant for neutering dogs between 3 and 10 months of age, according to Addison Biological Laboratory Inc. of Fayette, Mo. "Work is continuing with the FDA toward a clearance for cats and older dogs," said Bruce Addison, president of Addison Biological, which will market the drug, and vice president of Pet Healthcare International, a firm formed to commercialize the drug. "We believe most pet owners will choose injection due to fears of surgery and complete anesthesia," Addison said. He further expects Neutersol will increase the rate of neutering because it is more convenient for the pet owner than surgery. This will help reduce pet overpopulation problems, Addison said, citing Humane Society of the United State figures of 7 million pets—nearly 20,000 per day—euthanized each year as "conservative." Addison plans to market Neutersol only to veterinarians at a price comparable to the costs of a surgical neuter, with the prime benefit being time saved. "When presented with the time-savings, speed and ease of the procedure, owners immediately understand the advantages of choosing Neutersol," says Jim Howard, DVM, owner of Howard Veterinary Hospital in Jefferson City, Mo., one of five sites that conducted field studies for the product. "The client now has a choice between surgery or an injection that takes only a few minutes." Neutersol is administered through injections into a puppy's testicles. Field studies of 270 dogs showed a 99.6 percent efficacy rate at six months for the 223 of 224 dogs that completed the study. As with surgical castration, secondary male characteristics such as roaming, marking, aggression and mounting may be displayed, according to the packet insert. |
Too bad it's not available here locally.. darn! |
Wow that is really amazing! That sounds alot safer than putting them under! |
Nikko is too old for it but I think it is great. Especially for little dogs like Yorkies who go through so much during these surgeries. |
Why is this dated 2003.... is this something that is already out??? I have never heard of it and would really consider it for Tank b/c I'm getting him neutered in a couple weeks.... I guess I should call my vet and find out if they do this procedure Crystal |
Well, I just called my vet to see if this was an option for Tank.... She said (relayed by a vet tech.) that she didn't feel there was enough studies and trials for her to stick behind the injection so she did not perform this. I also tried my mothers vet and they gave me somewhat the same answer.... So I guess it's according to th vet.... Crystal |
Interesting but I would wait until it's more widespread. |
Interesting, I never heard of that, I'm going to ask our Vet about it. Thanks for the link, :) |
I know someone in my area that had that procedure done about a year or more ago.. It didn't work and they had to do surgery anyway.. I think the shot basicly kills the testicles and they shrink down to nothing. |
There's a thread about in this in Health & Diet section too. I posted my opinion there but I'll stick it in here too.... :D IMO, I wouldn't go this route. From what I've read, it's not guaranteed effective (it's something like 99.6%), so you may still have to get them castrated the traditional way. The testes remain intact, so there's still a chance of testicular cancer. Plus, it doesn't completely eliminate the testosterone that causes unwanted male behaviors (aggression, marking, roaming, etc). I'd just rather have them neutered the ol' fashioned way and know that I won't have any problems. |
Wow... I fear chemicals almost as much as I fear surgery... but the thought of my baby not waking up from surgery :( makes me want to consider alternatives. I would also wait until more data is available, but 99.6% effectiveness is pretty darn high. Might make it worth it! :p However, I have 2 girls and Dreama is already spayed. That makes my opinion not worth squat! :p ( except for the 500K quest!) |
Sounds like a good idea |
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I'd still go for the castration. No hormone issues and no bits 'n pieces to worry about gettin' cancer.... Not that matters now anyway. I only have a female and IF I'd ever get a male, it would be for show/breeding purposes, and then he'd need all his parts anyway! |
Wow...that is amazing! I've never heard of it before! |
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