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.
To prevent this life threatening condition a gastropexy can be done at the time
of desexing (spaying or neutering).
Cats are provided with detailed assessment by a vet at the time
of desexing: dental, deflea, worming, and determining fitness for release.
Unsocialised cats for return rather than rehoming are provided with microchip and vaccination at the time
of desexing and are wormed twice prior to release.
Very few vets can provide discounted general medical services other than the routine health care of cats and kittens at the time
of desexing.
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.
With shelters covering the cost
of desexing, vaccination and microchipping, you won't just be saving a life!
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.
A good example
of this is through our sponsorship
of the Getting to Zero Summit, to support
desexing and responsible pet ownership along with the National Desexing Network and the Animal Welfare League of Que
desexing and responsible pet ownership along with the National
Desexing Network and the Animal Welfare League of Que
Desexing Network and the Animal Welfare League
of Queensland.
All
of our adoptees are vet - checked,
desexed, immunised and microchipped.
Our current critics» darling David Cronenberg has made revenge -
of - the - repressed a specialty since the days
of infectious little phallus monsters roaring up from toilet bowls — the inevitable counterculture backlash to the
desexed, de-bodyized»50s.
All puppies and kittens are required to be
desexed prior to sale or giving away at 10 weeks
of age, unless the animal has a health problem or is being transferred to someone with a breeder permit.
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.
While some surveys have shown that approximately 90 %
of owned cats are already
desexed, unwanted cats and kittens are still being abandoned or surrendered at a rate that the community can not rehome.
A Victorian survey revealed that 13 %
of cats had a litter prior to
desexing.
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.
A key resolution for action has been for breeder legislation to require independent inspections based on enforceable Standards for the care and rehoming
of breeding animals and their litters; microchipping which records the breeders» details; and
desexing prior to sale or exchange
of kittens, recognizing that overbreeding
of cats is a major problem that urgently needs to be addressed.
Most vet schools and veterinarians have been recommending the traditional 6 - 8 months
of age for
desexing, despite the benefits
of early age
desexing between 2 - 3 months.
All puppies and kittens required to be
desexed prior to sale or giving away at 10 weeks
of age, unless the animal has a health problem or is being transferred to someone with a breeder permit.
It seems inconceivable that as a society we have come to accept the killing
of thousands
of healthy companion animals — rather than demanding proactive solutions by government to stop the unrestricted breeding and selling
of companion animals and establish life - saving rehoming and
desexing strategies.
Desexing exemptions should be provided only if breeders with permits are supplying the animals to other breeders with government permits (
of purebreds, and mixed breeds) who abide by responsible breeding standards and guidelines.
Most
of their rescue cats and dogs will be
desexed, vet checked, microchipped in our clinic.
I started feeding the cats, then arranged for them to be
desexed, and I trapped the kittens once they were old enough and fostered them until they found homes — once they were
desexed too
of course.
All
of the animals are vaccinated, microchipped, and
desexed before they're rehomed.
We can and do
desex cats and dogs as young as 8 weeks
of age.
Since we know that around 90 %
of owned cats are
desexed, this population
of kittens is from the unowned and possibly feral cat population and people taking litters
of kittens to the pound are probably not «dumping» them, but attempting to be responsible for unwanted kittens.
Honest pros and cons, positives and negatives, advantages and disadvantages
of neutering (castrating,
desexing) a male dog.
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.
For the boys Boys can be
desexed at around 4 months
of age (depending on the weight and size
of your bunny).
Despite all
of the reasons already given in support
of spaying and neutering pets, pet owners have many excuses for why they don't want to «
desex» their animal.
Why we recommend
desexing your pet... «Desexing your pets has many health and behavioural benefits, not to mention it reduces the number of unwanted animals in the community,» «Desexing pets can prevent them from roaming, fighting and causing a nuisance to neighbours
desexing your pet... «
Desexing your pets has many health and behavioural benefits, not to mention it reduces the number of unwanted animals in the community,» «Desexing pets can prevent them from roaming, fighting and causing a nuisance to neighbours
Desexing your pets has many health and behavioural benefits, not to mention it reduces the number
of unwanted animals in the community,» «
Desexing pets can prevent them from roaming, fighting and causing a nuisance to neighbours
Desexing pets can prevent them from roaming, fighting and causing a nuisance to neighbours.»
Desexing your dog will prevent the arrival
of an unwanted litter
of puppies and have a positive impact on your canine's health.
«
Desexing your pets has many health and behavioural benefits, not to mention it reduces the number
of unwanted animals in the community,»
We also are thinking there is a link between early
desexing of large breed dogs and hip / stifle dysplasia.
Also ask your vet about prophylactic gastropexy (a simple specialist surgery involving tacking the stomach in its correct position) when your pet is
desexed to reduce the risk
of bloat.
Where the cat is not available or suitable for adoption and is released to a colony after
desexing, WLPA members invite members
of the community to take responsibility for the feeding and costs associated with caring for unowned cats.
Welfare rate
desexing is exclusively for homeless rescued cats and kittens, to facilitate the early adoption
of rescued cats and kittens and for those from colonies subject to formal TNRR programs.
A surrender fee
of $ 20 per kitten applies and $ 200 for
desexed cats and $ 300 for undesexed cats applies.
Nor is it used for the
desexing of rescuer pets.
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.
Early
desexing eliminates the risk
of your cat becoming pregnant, reduces the chances
of her getting mammary cancer and reduces the possibility
of some behavioral problems.
Desexing reduces risk
of road accidents, infections such as feline AIDS and show reduced incidences
of developing certain cancers and other fatal diseases.
While many kind volunteers support our work by providing the «person power» to rescue hundreds
of animals each year, WLPA must bear the substantial financial burden
of providing veterinary care (including emergency treatment,
desexing, mircochipping and vaccinations), pet food and litter until a permanent loving home can be found.
Desexing occurs at 4 - 6 months
of age.
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 Dog
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 Dog
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 Dog
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 Dogs?
With the aid
of a local liaison officer to encourage community co-operation, average outcomes in a working day are highly successful with many
desexings and ivermectin treatments (internal and external parasite treatment).
Members and volunteers
of WLPA who are rescuing kittens or cats who are
desexed or otherwise treated at WLPA expense, must apply the adoption fee and then reimburse WLPA for these veterinarian expenses.
We
desexed 220 cats in the Darwin region for free and microchiped 100
of these cats also for free.
This kind
of urinary incontinence is more common in
desexed animals (regardless
of what age they are
desexed).