During the 1950's there was a ban on importing German Shepherd dogs into Australia, plus they were banned in many rural areas and only
desexed dogs were allowed in others, including the whole of Western Australia.
Irresponsible owners who don't
desex their dogs, and people who let dogs irresponsibly breed cause this problem.
Desexing your dog will prevent the arrival of an unwanted litter of puppies and have a positive impact on your canine's health.
I think there is a very loud mantra that exists, saying that responsible owners
desex their dogs - and there is a stigma for owning undesexed dogs.
Not exact matches
The Summit, organised by the Animal Welfare League of QLD and the National
Desexing Network, is attended by delegates from all Australian states and territories and New Zealand, who are united in their efforts to end the killing of approximately 200,000 healthy cats and
dogs in Australia each year.
One fellow at first refused to let me spay his
dog, for if all the
dogs were
desexed, where would the islanders get more
dogs?
These include a weak urethral sphincter (for spayed or
desexed female pooches), congenital causes like ectopic ureters in younger
dogs, weak bladders and short urethras that might occur in some female
dogs.
Larger breed
dogs should be examined during their puppy health checks and while under general anaesthesia for
desexing.
Most refuges and shelters
desex all the cats and
dogs they rehome at this early age, and research has shown it is just as safe and less stressful on the animal.
All pounds, shelters and rescue groups should be required by State law to
desex all cats and
dogs, puppies and kittens prior to rehoming.
The Summit, organised by the Animal Welfare League of QLD and the National
Desexing Network, is attended by delegates from all Australian states and territories and New Zealand, who are united in their efforts to end the killing of approximately 200,000 healthy cats and
dogs in Australia each year.
Our clinic supports AMRRIC
dog and cat
desexing programs in Aboriginal communities.
«Urban myths» abound about breeding: many people believe a cat or
dog should have a litter before being
desexed, that it is unfair to
desex their cat or
dog, that it's cute for the children to see a litter born, or that breeding is a great way to make a few dollars.
Most of their rescue cats and
dogs will be
desexed, vet checked, microchipped in our clinic.
We can and do
desex cats and
dogs as young as 8 weeks of age.
I have done this before... found a
dog in a paper or shelter, taken it into my care, rehabilitated it,
desexed, vaccinations, microchipped, etc etc..
In some large breed
dogs we may recommend
desexing while still a little younger, while older animals that have finish breeding still derive benefits from
desexing once their breeding career have finished.
Good breeders match owners and their lifestyles to
dogs, they use genetically sound stock, their bitches and pups get adequate vet care, the pups are well socialised, you get follow up advice from someone with actual
dog knowledge, you get advice regarding diet,
desexing and future health care AND you get some post sale guarantees regarding the pet you have purchased.
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dog peeing and
desexing
Even at just under 8 months, her bark / growl / lunge made him physically run away (which is something as where we live is a high
dog attack country due to strays / no
desexing).
Firstly if your
dog is not already
desexed then get it done.
Honest pros and cons, positives and negatives, advantages and disadvantages of neutering (castrating,
desexing) a male
dog.
Ask your vet to check your
dog's hips regularly, particularly when under anaesthesia for
desexing and only buy a
dog from a breeder who hip scores for hip dysplasia.
Parkinson found the owners of «Rex», an American Pit Bull, failed to follow existing laws requiring their
dog be registered,
desexed, microchipped and secured at their property.
Ask your vet to examine your
dog closely for hip dysplasia and luxating patella signs, particularly while your
dog is being
desexed and ensure you use a reputable breeder if using one to obtain your new
dog.
If you have a female
dog who has not been
desexed, vomiting can be due to a uterine infection or pyometra.
I have been told that some
dogs suffer from som hormane problem through being
desexed too early and it is a lifelong problem.
We also are thinking there is a link between early
desexing of large breed
dogs and hip / stifle dysplasia.
McGreevy PD, Wilson B, Starling MJ, Serpell JA (2018) Behavioural risks in male
dogs with minimal lifetime exposure to gonadal hormones may complicate population - control benefits of
desexing.
We actively campaign to: - Stop the commercialisation of our native wildlife, with present emphasis on the Kangaroo - Ban the use of 1080 poison - Ban the use of the steel jaw traps in Australia (we succeeded in having this banned in NSW and ACT in 1997)- Ban recreational hunting of all animals in NSW state forests and National Parks - Implement a no - kill policy in pounds and shelters to stop the killing of thousands of healthy cats and
dogs every year - Lobby NSW councils to provide low cost
desexing programs for low income carers - Abolish the farming of the Asiatic «Moon» bears in China cruelly milked for their bile - Abolish vivisection and the fur industry - Ban circuses with animals - Protect Australia's dingo by lobbying our government to recognise and protect it as a vulnerable species
One could also consider factors such as increased enforcement on puppy farms and council registration along with
desexings all leading to lower numbers of
dogs.
The law CHAPTER 2: BIOLOGY OF
DOGS Physiological characteristics Reproductive system CHAPTER 3: BASIC HEALTH Signs of a healthy dog Recognising poor health Common internal parasites Common external parasites Common disease and illness Skin problems in dogs Notifiable diseases Preventative health care & care of the sick dog Good nutrition Reproduction and breeding Desexing CHAPTER 4: PSYCHOLOGY Understanding the dog's mind Evolution and domestication Behavioural development Common behaviour and body language Behavioural problems General training tips CHAPTER 5: GROOMING The need for grooming Techniques Grooming tools Pet clips and styling CHAPTER 6: WORKING IN THE CANINE INDUSTRY Health services Breeding Grooming Training Day care & exercise Long term care Assistance dogs Canine therapy Professional dog handling Retail Funeral and memorial services APPENDIX Love D
DOGS Physiological characteristics Reproductive system CHAPTER 3: BASIC HEALTH Signs of a healthy dog Recognising poor health Common internal parasites Common external parasites Common disease and illness Skin problems in dogs Notifiable diseases Preventative health care & care of the sick dog Good nutrition Reproduction and breeding Desexing CHAPTER 4: PSYCHOLOGY Understanding the dog's mind Evolution and domestication Behavioural development Common behaviour and body language Behavioural problems General training tips CHAPTER 5: GROOMING The need for grooming Techniques Grooming tools Pet clips and styling CHAPTER 6: WORKING IN THE CANINE INDUSTRY Health services Breeding Grooming Training Day care & exercise Long term care Assistance dogs Canine therapy Professional dog handling Retail Funeral and memorial services APPENDIX Love D
DOGS Physiological characteristics Reproductive system CHAPTER 3: BASIC HEALTH Signs of a healthy
dog Recognising poor health Common internal parasites Common external parasites Common disease and illness Skin problems in
dogs Notifiable diseases Preventative health care & care of the sick dog Good nutrition Reproduction and breeding Desexing CHAPTER 4: PSYCHOLOGY Understanding the dog's mind Evolution and domestication Behavioural development Common behaviour and body language Behavioural problems General training tips CHAPTER 5: GROOMING The need for grooming Techniques Grooming tools Pet clips and styling CHAPTER 6: WORKING IN THE CANINE INDUSTRY Health services Breeding Grooming Training Day care & exercise Long term care Assistance dogs Canine therapy Professional dog handling Retail Funeral and memorial services APPENDIX Love D
dogs Notifiable diseases Preventative health care & care of the sick dog Good nutrition Reproduction and breeding Desexing CHAPTER 4: PSYCHOLOGY Understanding the dog's mind Evolution and domestication Behavioural development Common behaviour and body language Behavioural problems General training tips CHAPTER 5: GROOMING The need for grooming Techniques Grooming tools Pet clips and styling CHAPTER 6: WORKING IN THE CANINE INDUSTRY Health services Breeding Grooming Training Day care & exercise Long term care Assistance dogs Canine therapy Professional dog handling Retail Funeral and memorial services APPENDIX Love D
dogs Notifiable diseases Preventative health care & care of the sick
dog Good nutrition Reproduction and breeding
Desexing CHAPTER 4: PSYCHOLOGY Understanding the
dog's mind Evolution and domestication Behavioural development Common behaviour and body language Behavioural problems General training tips CHAPTER 5: GROOMING The need for grooming Techniques Grooming tools Pet clips and styling CHAPTER 6: WORKING IN THE CANINE INDUSTRY Health services Breeding Grooming Training Day care & exercise Long term care Assistance
dogs Canine therapy Professional dog handling Retail Funeral and memorial services APPENDIX Love D
dogs Canine therapy Professional dog handling Retail Funeral and memorial services APPENDIX Love D
dogs Canine therapy Professional
dog handling Retail Funeral and memorial services APPENDIX Love
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Good rescue groups will ensure that any
dogs, puppies, cats and kittens adopted out will come vaccinated,
desexed, wormed and microchipped — all of which is included in the adoption fee.
In these situations, cat and
dog owners can opt to have their male and female pets
desexed as young as 8 - 9 weeks of age (the vet chooses anaesthetic drugs that are not as cardiovascula depressant and which do not rely as heavily upon extensive liver and kidney metabolism and excretion).
Neutering puppies - information about the early spay and neuter of young
dogs (puppy
desexing).
Honest pros and cons, positives and negatives, advantages and disadvantages of spaying (neutering,
desexing) a female
dog.
Another benefit of
desexing male
dogs and cats is that, done at the right time, will curb much of the natural aggression which may manifest itself as the animal matures.