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Dr James Ramsden
Friday, June 19, 2009
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The benefits of desexing
Dr James Ramsden
Dr James Ramsden
Desexing eliminates the risk of a range of reproductive diseases – including breast cancer.
 
Dr James Ramsden
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For dogs and cats living in urban areas, being desexed has real advantages for their long term health as well as our community and environment. If left undesexed and uncontrolled, a dog or cat can produce thousands of offspring in a few short years. Breeding like this leaves animals physically drained, produces babies that often become strays and, in turn, pose a threat to local wildlife.

There are too many pets being euthanased in welfare shelters as it is. So we recommend desexing for all pets – and there are many other benefits:

Less roaming leads to fewer injuries

Desexing removes the desire of males to chase female dogs in season. This means less roaming which in turn means less chance of being hit by a car. Today, car trauma victims are rare – thanks in part to desexing.

Less disease

Desexing eliminates the risk of a range of reproductive diseases – including breast cancer.

Reduced aggression

The local park is a more harmonious place with desexed pets – they fight less which means pets can focus on socialising. This is important as the local park is often the only time our pets do get to socialise – a key to keeping dogs healthy.

Cheaper registration

Council registration fees are much cheaper if your pet is desexed.




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I had my jack russell (male) desexed at the age of eight as he was growling at me all the time and agressive at times. Our *** was desexed at six months of age as they are brother and sister. This was suggested by our vet and it has worked, a different dog. They told me that they don't get fat afterthe op but i am here to tell you that my male put on so much weight after three weeks. he was always a perfect weight, so when i go to the vet for their shots i am dredding the backlash i will get for him being overweight. Has anyone got advice or info that could help me? I love my pups and want to keep them around for a long time.
What a simply horrid name for a procedure. I see no need for male dogs to be castrated, why cant they have the same as a man thus preserving their male hormones.
As the proud owner of two gorgeous rescue dogs, I could not agree more. There should be strict regulations for the breeding of dogs and cats. I also believe that pet shops should not sell puppies or kittens.

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