Concerns have also been raised as to the effect of
early neutering on behavior, food consumption and dietary requirements, etc..
Large animal practitioners have long practiced
early neutering on their livestock and consider it not only acceptable, but desirable in many cases.
Not exact matches
Neutering or spaying a pup too
early might (the expert «jury» is still out
on this) reduce growth and muscle development, resulting in smaller / lighter adult dogs.
If a veterinarian writes negative articles
on pocketbook issues such as surgical procedures, medications, vaccination frequency,
early age
neutering, healthy diet options, or vaccine reactions should that veterinarian be subject to retaliation through licensure boards?
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The increased incidence of joint diseases among
early -
neutered dogs seen in some studies may be due to the effect of
neutering on young dogs» growth plates, and therefore the timing of
neutering, based
on dog breed, may be able to offset these issues.
Hi Dr. Jeff — your response to Pilar seemed to indicate a preference for delayed spaying and
neutering, but in an
earlier post (three years ago
on the second page of the surgical procedures forum) you come down unambiguously for «
early» spaying (which I take to mean the usual 6 months).
I fully understand that those people who love and work with animals should not have to be a part of ending lives
on a day to day basis, but
early spay /
neutering and making it a law is not going to work!
Their stances
on overvaccination,
early age
neutering and telemedicine are no better.
Dr. Foley is passionate about educating his clients
on issues such as over-vaccination and the dangers of
early spay and
neuter so that they can become active decision makers in their own pets care.
The study was designed to examine the effects of
neutering on the risks of several diseases in the same breed, distinguishing between males and females and between
early or late
neutering and not
neutering.
The study was designed to examine the effects of
neutering on the risks of several diseases in the same breed, distinguishing between males and females and between
early or late
neutering and non-
neutering.
For example, the increased incidence of joint diseases among
early -
neutered dogs is likely a combination of the effect of
neutering on the young dog's growth plates as well as the increase in weight
on the joints that is commonly seen in
neutered dogs.
Does (female rabbits) can be spayed between 4 - 6 months of age (depending
on how
early your local vet can safely do the procedure) and bucks (male rabbits) can be
neutered when they are just 3 1/2 months old.
3) Another research paper
on the health impact of spay /
neuter — the book of research
on the health impacts of spay /
neuter (particularly
early spay /
neuter) continues to grow and I think every single person involved in animal welfare needs to read this study — because it's going to dramatically impact how we operate in the years to come.
The AVMA is
on record as endorsing
early age spay /
neuter.
An analysis of the data
on these dogs later in life — that does not account for the reasons for
neutering and the order of events — could very well make it look like the
early neutered dogs were at higher risk of joint problems.
Early - Age Neutering An instructional videotape encouraging veterinarians to perform early sterilization on ani
Early - Age
Neutering An instructional videotape encouraging veterinarians to perform
early sterilization on ani
early sterilization
on animals.
Here is one vet's opinion
on early spay and
neuter for sports dogs.
I would like to see vets, dog professionals doing some research and owner education
on the effect of
early neutering and dried «formula» foods, lifestyle and any modern developments And some research
on the physique and weight of dogs, after all there is no universal recipe for all dogs, breed needs differ, development
For those
early years, we'll counsel you
on things like vaccinations, behavior, microchipping, spay or
neuter surgery, and behavior.
(Marietta)-- 770-971-1556, Will spay /
neuter as
early as 8 weeks, depending
on the situation but prefer that the animal be 6 months.
Iowa Humane Alliance encourages
early age spay and
neuter and can perform surgery
on animals that are least 8 weeks old and weigh at least 2 pounds (female rabbits must be 16 weeks old).
Apply at spay or
neuter to help the client get started
on the path to wellness
early.
If you are an
early neutering veterinary practice and not
on the register yet, please click here for more information and to sign up today.
Keep this in mind: a litter of unwanted puppies or kittens will cost far more in the long run than having your pet spayed or
neutered early on.
There are some studies that suggest spaying /
neutering too
early can have a negative consequence
on joint and skeleton development and may predispose some female dogs to urinary incontinence as they age.
The Feline Fix by Five Initiative is designed to help veterinarians educate their clients
on the medical, behavioral and community benefits of
early spay /
neuter.
Earlier this year, a major study of more than 13,000 dogs ¹ analyzed the effect of spay /
neuter status and age that the procedure was performed
on three different types of aggression — towards familiar people, strangers, and other dogs.
Neuter / return feral cat control came into widespread practice in the U.S. in the
early 1990s, after a decade of use in Kenya, South Africa, and the U.K., and experimental use since 1980 by Annabell Washburn
on the island of Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts.
While
early spay /
neuter may not be a hit cat video
on the Internet, it should be, because it's the one thing we humans can help control by
early spay /
neuter.
Q: What is the position of the California Veterinary Medical Association
on early - age spaying /
neutering?
Veterinarians who support
earlier - age spay and
neuter are encouraged to list their practice
on the Fix by Five web page to support this important movement.
Learn what «to spay» or «
neuter» actually means and what long - term health effects it might have
on your pet, especially if performed too
early.
The satos are currently receiving medical exams and spay /
neuter surgeries and will go up for adoption as
early as Saturday at the Coastal Humane Society facility
on Range Road.
There was a study specifically in Golden Retrievers that compared
early vs. delayed spay /
neuter and the impact
on things like cruciate ligament injuries (like an ACL tear in people) later in life.
Early spaying and
neutering is also a boon to conscientious breeders who do not want the puppies or kittens they sell to be bred later
on by the buyer.
The intent of the study was to investigate the effects of
neutering on the risks of several diseases in a single breed of dog, distinguishing between males and females, and between dogs that had been
neutered or spayed
early (before one year), late (after one year), or not at all.
Interested pet owners as well as colleagues can send in $ 12 and receive his information video
on early spay and
neuter procedures (mail to Animal Birth Control, 450 Arcadia Drive, San Pedro, CA 90731)
Nevertheless, surgical removal of the anal glands is routinely performed
on early spay /
neuter ferrets (most commonly pet store ferrets) before they are shipped to the pet stores.
Some breeds have a longer lifespan than others, but in the end, it all depends
on how well each individual rabbit is cared for.According to Merck / Merial, rabbits who are spayed and
neutered early in life and are well cared for can live between 8 and 12 years.
She began her odyssey at Pet Guards Clinic last year, and continues to take the time to educate pet owners
on the importance of
early spaying and
neutering.
As mentioned above there is no definitive cause for a ruptured CrCl in your dog but there are a number ofcontributing factors: obesity, inactivity with occasional strenuous activity, conformation (very straight legged dogs, like pitbulls, put tremendous stress
on their knee joint), hormonal imbalances (possibly from
early spay or
neutering) and inflammatory conditions.
In the previous analyses
on Goldens [14] there was no consistent and major difference in BCS between
early neutered dogs with and without a joint disorder.
That's why we're focusing
on making sure veterinary students learn the skills to perform
early - age spay /
neuter surgeries.
What is also clear is that
early neutering produces an even greater negative effect
on behaviors.
Given the widespread practice of
neutering in the U.S., especially with public campaigns promoting
early neutering, and the contrast with
neutering practices in other developed countries, the objective of this project was to retrospectively examine the effects of
neutering on the risks of several diseases in the same breed, distinguishing between males and females and
early or late
neutering versus remaining intact using a single hospital database.
The vet went
on to say that the
earlier that the
neutering occurred the less likely such problems were likely to occur.
«This study provides an important base for establishing new paradigms in treatment, helping us to support or deny long - held casual assumptions in such areas as
early spay /
neuter, obesity, exercise and dental hygiene
on cancer development as well as other non-cancer health outcomes.»
I'm curious now... could the reason that dogs
neutered early have a far greater risk for hip dysplasia be from the young dog being excessively stretched
on the surgical table?