Many facts about Spaying and Neutering
Early spay and neuter has many, many drastic side effects. Many studies have been done on many breeds as well as specifically Golden Retrievers.
Here is a very informative video. Please take a few moments and watch this insightful view on spay and neuter that you may have never heard or been taught before. Keeping your dog intact is a lot easier than you may think. Delaying this procedure will benefit y our dogs quality of life, longevity, and will impact your budget. You will also avoid costly side effects of treating problems that come from spaying and neutering your pet too early. These facts alone are compelling reasons to take a few moments to ensure your dogs long term health.
THIS VIDEO IS WELL WORTH WATCHING!
THIS VIDEO IS WELL WORTH WATCHING!
In regards to early spay and neuter, Dr. Mercola states:
1. Could reduce Your Pet’s Lifespan by Over 30%
2. Both male and female dogs sterilized at an early age were more prone to hip dysplasia.
3. Significantly higher incidence of ACL rupture (torn cruciate)
4. Higher incidence of adverse reactions to vaccines
5. Causes abnormal growth patterns and bone structure. This results in irregular body proportions.
6. One in four lifetime risk for bone cancer, and the sterilized animals were significantly more likely to develop the disease than intact dogs of the same breed.
7. Neutering appeared to increase the risk of cardiac tumor in both sexes. Intact females were least likely to develop a cardiac tumor, whereas spayed females were most likely to develop a tumor. Twelve breeds had greater than average risk of developing a cardiac tumor, whereas 17 had lower risk."
8. Increased infectious diseases
9. In females, study results indicate removal of a dog’s ovaries significantly increases the risk for a major lethal disease, plus:
· a. Noise phobias
· b. Fearful behavior
· c.Aggression
· d. Undesirable sexual behaviors