[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Spay/Neuter Question
- From: Mary-Anne <versatilegsds@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <ducksavsfan@xxxxxxxxx>, "GSD" <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 26 Jun 2013 13:12:50 -0400
Tubal Ligations are apparently very difficult to do in bitches due to the
tiny size of the tubes. Vasectomies are easier. Both are almost impossible
to do in puppies at local vets unless they have very specialized equipment
(think laparscopic due to the tiny size of the 'equipment') . Haven't done
either but just took an on-line course through the U of Minnesota where we
discussed this.
Mary-Anne
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From: Christina Klahn
Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 1:08 PM
To: GSD
Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Spay/Neuter Question
Hi all.
I am just about finished with a very interesting and thought provoking book
and it's got me wondering on the issue of spaying/neutering. We have all
been reading the research that has been surfacing over the last few years
that there are many negative health implications associated with these
procedures previously unknown, specifically certain cancers, especially in
larger dogs. The book is titled "Pukka's Promise: The Quest for a Longer
Lived Dog" by Ted Kerasote (same author as Merle's Door). I have a couple
questions that I'd love to see what everyone's thoughts are:
1. Have any of you out there chosen to do a tubal ligation or vasectomy in
lieu of spaying or neutering with their own dogs?
2. Would anyone ever consider doing a tubal ligation or vasectomy on a
puppy before it leaves your care to it's new home? Breeders all fear
placing puppies in homes where the owners agree to steralize and then the
dog is bred irresponsibly without our knowledge. Limited AKC registration
doesn't always stop it these days because of all the other registries
available now (and paperwork can and does get forged anyhow). Yet, as the
research shows, you don't want to spay or neuter a puppy before they leave
our care for their overall health. It leaves the "option" of the new owner
choosing to steralize down the road, but the breeder the peace of mind the
dog can't be bred and still benefits from having their hormones in place.
I don't mean these questions as a way to start a battle, but a discussion of
the masses. What does everyone think, feel, etc? What would you personally
do? After reading this book, I'm personally rethinking many things, but
especially spay/neuter for my own pets. The author has done extensive
research on the topic and has nicely presented it in an obective manner so
both sides are known.
On a side note, I recommend everyone on this list read this book. It's very
worth the read for ANY dog owner.
Tina Klahn
Illusion GSDs
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