Hormone Injection Can someone find out about the side effects of the horone injection that is given at 6 months and acts like a neutering except no operation but just the njection? What are the drawbacks and long term side effects. What is the name of this medicine? |
Thought you were taking him in for neutering today? Don't know about the shot. |
What's the point? Just neuter him... |
I have heard that shot was very riskey, I thought he was already sheduled to be netured, I also beleive the shot has to be done by a vet. |
i have never in my life ever heard of a hormone shot for a male dog. not only that but you seem to want your dogs to act like little humans. Sorry, but they are dogs and only doing what comes natural. |
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I know that you can give male dogs a female hormone that is suppose to reduce aggression and anxiety but it is in a pill form and most vets do not use it anymore due to the risks. Even then, it is only used as a last resort. I would never give it to a puppy. I have never heard of a shot. |
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No, he is only 5 and I dont want to do anything that can harm him, the injection used here is like a castration except the testicles remain and the hormones are stopped. I prefer to do this method now and wait for later when heis fully developed before cutting. I was just FRUSTRSTED and stressed when I made that last thread, have had more time to think clearly now. |
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Maybe where I live they are more into saving and keeping animals in tact and not cropping ears, tails and removing body parts for STYLE like back in the USA where dog's are not priority. Dogs are treated as humans here where I live. I will ask the vet what the medicine is as he said is is reversable if they want to have babies. So it cant be bad. It is not a hormone per se but to stop the hormones, vet said it is safe but I thought it was used there but I guess not. No need to BADGER ME AND REDICULE ME. Not becuase some of you dont know about it menas it is BAD |
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I do know the medication you are talking about I've just never heard of it in a shot form. I suspect you are referring to Deslorelin which is actually more expensive than neutering and is typically only used when you are wanting to breed the dog in the future. And it IS a hormone which blocks testosterone production. It is an implant that is inserted under the skin like a microchip and releases hormones. I read up on this medication in animal science research journals when Tucker was having problems. It is not approved for use in the USA, more research needs to be done. Neutering is safer than this medication which can be deadly if not used properly and increases their chances for cancer. 5 months old is not too young to neuter a puppy. In fact, the BEST age to neuter a male dog is between 5-6 months to prevent male behavioral problems from becoming learned behavior so what you are saying makes no sense. So I have done my research. Best of luck in your decision. |
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Its called chemical castration and is something that is often done to showdogs as they cannot be neutered. As far as i'm aware there are no known long term side effects. However, don't rely on it to solve your problems, the only thing that han do that is love, patience and appropriate positive training. Where are you? Here in the UK vets will neuter dogs at 6 months, but not before. |
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No no no, it is NOT an implant and it is not expensive and it is NOT that drug either. What I am saying makes nos sense to YOU, Where I LIVE, SOME vets will do it only when there are serious beahavioral problems at 6 months for the earliest. 99% of them wont, some dont ever neuter so what are you on about? And I didnt know you were a vet, my bad |
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Yes, this is excatly what it is for and it is REVERSALBE for breeding. It is not an implant and it is not harmful or the few vets who will administer it before ten months wont be doing so if it was harmful. Actually, they prefer this over the castration |
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I found a website form the UK about this... it says, Male dogs can be neutered, castrated, when they are 6 months or older. The castration procedure is carried out under general anaesthetic. The operation involves the removal of the testicles. There can be several reasons why a male dog has to be castrated. This can be for a medical reason or to stop excessive sexual behaviour and other unacceptable behaviour characteristics. Medically the dog may only have one testicle descended into the scrotum, the other could be in the abdomen. If this is the case the dog should be castrated as the testicle in the abdomen could become a tumour and upset the whole hormonal system. A tumour of this type can be life threatening if it spreads to other parts of the body. Behaviourally a dog can, if highly sexed mount people and inanimate objects around the house. Unneutered males can be aggressive, in particular with other dogs, they mark their territory, in the house and outside. They will also wander off, especially if they sense there is a bitch in season nearby. Sometimes castration will be ineffective as the behaviour has become a habit. Other behaviours can take several months before any change is noticed. There are some disadvantages in having your dog neutered. A castrated dog can have a change in the appearance and texture of his coat. Some of the hairier breeds can have excess hair over the hindquarters and the smooth coated breeds can develop bald patches. The other problem that can occur is weight gain, with some breeds being more susceptible than others. Once neutered try and cut out the treats, and increase the amount of exercise. The control of the dogs sexual behaviour can also be achieved without surgery. There is available a hormone injection which is administered by your vet. This injection mimics the effects of castration, however the dog may not become infertile. There are various commercial products, like sprays and lotions, which can be used on the areas where the dog is scent marking around the house. These products have various degrees of success. That would prove the injection exists :rolleyes: . It also says this will be beneficial if you want to show your dog. However, the one testicle problem will require a neuter eventually. Hope this helps! |
Also there is a "permantent" hormone injection as well that has been approved by the FDA. Here is the site. http://www.animalsheltering.org/reso...neutersol.html |
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I would honeslty like to see those who castrated me for speaking of this injection. Some so out of tune with what I was talking about, kept harping about implants and other nonsense. THIS IS A SAFE INJECTION OR THEY WONT BE USING IT: |
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Medical history shows that many times procedures, medicines, etc. are considered safe, only to be proven at a later date that they are not. Just because something is deemed safe today, may not be the case tomorrow. With anything that would alter the dogs chemical make-up, I would hesitate to use it, especially if not absolutely necessary. And, btw, I do take offense at your ridiculous notion that here in the US our dogs are not a priority. |
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I am quite sure this shot is far SAFER THAN MOST COMMERCIAL DOG FOODS sold. I have not heard of one dog dying for it. But I have heard of dozens dying from FOOD:thumbdown And a footnote. ANYTHING INVENTED BY man will be at some point in time rendered dangerous. |
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Too bad, as an American I have a right to say what I know.:thumbdown if not, 8million dogs a year wont be killed by shelters. |
Where do you live to make that statement? |
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where exactly do you live????:icon5: |
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I'm american too - South America... And over here for most ppl pets ARE priority, and NO ONE, in their right mind, uses drugs that could risk the lives of their furbabies.... Why you're keeping secret of from where you are??:confused: |
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