tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9128506581675705657.post7170542943447688107..comments2023-09-11T06:03:29.893-07:00Comments on Time 4 Dogs: New Study: Neutering Affects Dog HealthLiberty Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01177305529757660312noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9128506581675705657.post-53781027623598045992014-02-20T08:25:09.255-08:002014-02-20T08:25:09.255-08:00Honestly, what is wrong with people? Can't any...Honestly, what is wrong with people? Can't anyone READ any more? I continually get ignorant comments spouted out from those who have obviously NOT read the post. I hesitate to approve such comments but will continue to try to educate people who may or may not have any reading comprehension skills.Liberty Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01177305529757660312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9128506581675705657.post-51102824765662222022014-02-20T08:18:51.890-08:002014-02-20T08:18:51.890-08:00Oh great! So it's inexpensive to neuter your d...Oh great! So it's inexpensive to neuter your dog. Good thing you have health insurance because you will probably need it. Have you read any of the studies? There is a BIG reason NOT to get your dog neutered and that is HIS HEALTH AND LONGEVITY. <br />The ONLY health indications for neutering are to treat testicular cancer or anal and prostate infetions that are refractory to other treatments. THAT'S IT. Neutering for any other reason is harmful to your dog, putting him at risk of a multitude of health problems including many cancers, hypothyroidism, orthopedic disorders like hip dysplasia and patellar luxation (that's bad knees for those without medical education). Search this blog under the "spay/neuter" label for the MANY posts we've done about the health problems associated with spay and neuter.<br />Name me ONE health benefit from neutering, when done without a specific medical necessity. THERE IS NONE.Liberty Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01177305529757660312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9128506581675705657.post-8799854771815763112014-02-20T08:09:37.866-08:002014-02-20T08:09:37.866-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13164352964530162053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9128506581675705657.post-91699766845577765982013-07-12T14:14:03.216-07:002013-07-12T14:14:03.216-07:00A few other risks of neutering cats include a risk...A few other risks of neutering cats include a risk for feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) and a decrease in metabolic rate. Neutered cats seem to be more prone to obesity than neutered dogs.<br /><br />There is even less information on the risks of spaying and neutering ferrets, but neutering ferrets, especially before sexual maturity, is a known risk factor for adrenal disease. <br /><br />Here are three articles that talk about adrenal disease in ferrets.<br />1) Exotic Animal Care website's article on Adrenal Disease in ferrets: http://www.exoticanimalcare.com/adrenal_disease_client.pdf<br />2) Doctors Foster and Smith website's article on Adrenal Disease in ferrets: http://www.drsfostersmith.com/pic/article.cfm?aid=1983<br />3) Veterinary Partner website's article, What Ferret Owners Should Know About Adrenal Disease: http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?A=2512Nebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18108648953118348952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9128506581675705657.post-35986480712073960482013-07-09T18:26:20.391-07:002013-07-09T18:26:20.391-07:00A few more risks to spaying and neutering cats inc...A few more risks to spaying and neutering cats include an increased risk of diabetes and a risk for developing feline urological syndrome.Nebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18108648953118348952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9128506581675705657.post-72062954655325727922013-06-18T21:04:14.565-07:002013-06-18T21:04:14.565-07:00Neutering not only affects dog health, it also aff...Neutering not only affects dog health, it also affects cat health. There are quite a few articles on the adverse health effects of spaying and neutering dogs, but there are hardly any on the health risks of spaying and neutering cats.<br /><br />A few adverse effects have been noted, including an increase in risk of obesity, an increase in food intake, and an increase in shyness and hiding.Nebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18108648953118348952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9128506581675705657.post-70915412811385314962013-02-13T18:48:00.521-08:002013-02-13T18:48:00.521-08:00Note the effect of late neutering on female Golden...Note the effect of late neutering on female Goldens vs Hemangiosarcoma.<br /><br />A few years back, I went thru the Golden Retriever health database and compiled hemangio cases. Turns out most (IIRC about 85%) were in bitches 7 or 8 years old *that had been spayed within the previous six months*.<br /><br />I doubt the stats re any better on other breeds, but Goldens offer a very large sample, and are probably the most-often spayed and neutered <br />of all breeds.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com