Pet overpopulation is real! If you’re not a breeder, there’s no reason to have an intact dog, and in fact, it is healthier for the dog to be spayed or neutered. If you can’t afford it, watch online forums for free or low cost clinics in your area, or ask at your local shelter where you can have it done.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
An important reminder on the benefits of spaying and neutering.
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Good day, and good dog!
I’d always been told to spay or neuter my animals before they were six months old. It was supposed to prevent mammary cancers and keep male dogs calm. So, I took Rosie to the vet this week and asked to get her on the schedule to be done within the next two months, as she is currently four months old.
Interestingly, the vet told me they are now not so sure about the link between mammary cancers and early spay/neuter. The thinking now is that early castration delays closure of the growth plates in the dogs’ joints, causing dogs to have longer limbs, narrower bodies, and lighter-weight bones. The delay in growth plate closure can lead to the development of hip dysplasia and knee problems. Continue reading Saturday Survey: When Should You Spay or Neuter Your Dog
I don’t know who made these for this dog, but I love them!
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I love this analogy!
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If you work for or have a soft spot for spay / neuter programs, you need to know that PetSmart Charities is accepting applications for spay/neuter program grants during the month of August.
Acceptable uses for the grant money include:
Clinic improvement/equipment (under $50,000)
Mobile spay/neuter clinics (under $50,000)
Subsidized spay/neuter programs
TNR programs
University spay/neuter programs
Municipal shelter pet spay/neuter
Apply at PetSmart Charities.
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Good day, and good dog!
I’m not sure where this billboard is from, but I think it’s a great idea – a fine for those who are not responsible enough to reduce animal overpopulation.
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Good day, and good dog!
As you probably already know, October is breast cancer awareness month. Although sometimes I think I will go nuts if I see one more display of pink, (in the NFL? Really?) it’s worth noting that breast cancers strikes dogs, too.
What’s one of the most important ways to prevent breast cancer in dogs? Spay your pet! Spaying a dog before she goes into heat just about removes the risk that she will develop breast cancer because the source of estrogen is removed from the body. Estrogen feeds tumor cells and makes cancer more likely.
So, spay your pet, wear pink, and enjoy October!
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Continuing our series on Adopt A Shelter Dog Month, we present the top ten reasons why adopting a shelter dog makes good sense.
Continue reading Tuesday Top Ten: Reasons to Adopt a Shelter Dog