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Q: neutering your dog – where did you get your information from?
A question earlier asked for information on the ‘cons’ of neutering his male dog. Several of the answers stated that there were absolutely none. It amazes me that people still insist that are are no negative risks of neutering – the evidence simply does NOT support this one sided view

This is from a study done into over 50 peer reviewed articles on the ‘Long-Term Health Risks and Benefits Associated with Spay / Neuter in Dogs”
“”An objective reading of the veterinary medical literature reveals a complex situation with respect to the longterm health risks and benefits associated with spay/neuter in dogs. The evidence shows that spay/neuter correlates with both positive AND adverse health effects in dogs. It also suggests how much we really do not yet understand about this subject.”

The study goes on to list both positive and negative effects of neutering.

On the positive side, neutering male dogs
• eliminates the small risk (probably <1%) of dying from testicular cancer
• reduces the risk of non-cancerous prostate disorders
• reduces the risk of perianal fistulas
• may possibly reduce the risk of diabetes (data inconclusive)

On the negative side, neutering male dogs
• if done before 1 year of age, significantly increases the risk of osteosarcoma (bone cancer); this is a common cancer in medium/large and larger breeds with a poor prognosis.
• increases the risk of cardiac hemangiosarcoma by a factor of 1.6
• triples the risk of hypothyroidism
• increases the risk of progressive geriatric cognitive impairment
• triples the risk of obesity, a common health problem in dogs with many associated health problems
• quadruples the small risk (<0.6%) of prostate cancer
• doubles the small risk (<1%) of urinary tract cancers
• increases the risk of orthopedic disorders
• increases the risk of adverse reactions to vaccinations

http://www.naiaonline.org/pdfs/LongTermH…

For the people that continue to state that there is absolutely no risk in neutering and that all dogs should be neutered before puberty – where did you get this information and do you have anything to back this up??

*** I’m not advocating that every animal should remain sexually entire but that people acknowledge that there are some long term effects of this surgery. I understand that overpopulation is a major issue but the majority of dog owners ARE responsible enough to prevent an unplanned pregnancy.
I’ve asked this question because, to be honest, I’m sick of getting thumbs down for trying to present both sides of the discussion.
I’m not just talking about the risks of surgery but the long term health effects.
let me expand on this to clear up the misunderstanding – I understand that overpopulation is a major issue but the majority of dog owners ARE responsible enough to prevent an unplanned pregnancy at least until the animal reaches twelve months of age.

A: This is a complex issue, one I don’t bring up or debate here because the general level of conversation isn’t very high. I too was indoctrinated in the “there is no downside to spaying or neutering your dog” camp, but I did my research and decided to wait to spay my young bttch, at least until I am convinved she has her adult skeletal and muscle development- but I’m planning on competing nationally in agility with her, so it makes sense for me. It is somewhat of a pain dealing with her being in season.

There are tons of websites promoting the dogma of no downside to spay/neuter, with most shelters and rescue groups making this statement if they address spay and neuter at all (most do) and I understand why they do it, though I don’t agree with it. I do think accurate information is in the best interests of all involved.

I’m not sure I agree that most people would be responsible, and there are enough people who have trouble with basic things like housebreaking or when to take their dog to the vet, to make me wonder if they could handle an intact male getting distracted by a female in heat, or dealing with marking. For the vast majority of pets, I think spaying or neutering makes sense, though I do think it should happen later than the currently recommended 6 months or pediatric surgeries. The link above doesn’t work, and its been a while since I read that article (and others) but one thing that got neglected in at least one article (not sure if its the one you referenced) is pyometra, which can affect a high number of unspayed females and become an emergent situation very quickly.

Q: What now, it seems that terrorist the Scots freed may not be dying after all?
The evidence provided by the doctor is crucial as compassionate release under Scots law requires that a prisoner has less than three months to live.

Doubts about Megrahi’s life expectancy have already been raised by American relatives of the 270 victims of the bomb that blew up Pan Am flight 103 over Lockerbie on 21 December, 1988. But last night the Scottish Government said it would not publish details of the individual who gave the crucial advice.

Mr MacAskill has said he based his decision to release Megrahi on the opinions of a range of experts.

But this is contradicted by a decisive report sent to Mr MacAskill on 10 August.

While it noted that four prostate cancer specialists – two oncologists and two urologists – were consulted, the summary said: “Whether or not prognosis is more or less than three months, no specialist would be willing to say.”

http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/latestnews/Medical-adviceon-Libyan.5587119.jp

A: I never heard rumours that the Palestinians were responsible. The Iranians, yes, in revenge for the airliner shot down by the USA. Is this a bit of Zionist Propaganda? Anyway, the victims’ families would say that, wouldn’t they. With all the politicking going on in Edinburgh, the truth is getting less and less relevant. I suppose if he does die within the three months, the victim’s’ families will refuse to believe it and accuse Libya of lying. No-one can win this one.

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