Fionavar Kennel
R.R. # 2
455 Munro Line
Clayton, Ontario
K0A 1P0
Call
Ed or Vera
613-256-6728
EMail
springers@banin.com
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This is an extract from DogtorJ.com
This is an extract from DogtorJ.com A licenced Veterinarian that has some very real concerns with the frenzy to get the new puppy "fixed". There are overriding concerns with this practice when done at some of the very young ages that it is being carried out. I do not believe that an animal should be neutered before it has reach full maturity. We will not extend the Health Guarantee to cover animals that have been neutered prior to the age of two years. This is an issue that will confront you on your first visit to a veterinarian so please educate yourself and be prepared as there will be presure applied to have the proceedure done as soon as possible. As the breeders of your pup we are strongly advising you not to spay/neuter prior to two years of age. Ask the vet to call we are more then happy to answer any and all questions. We have not yet heard from any vet in 22 years.
Edmond & Vera Hassett
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The Negative Aspects of Neutering Your Pet- This is great summary of the currently known medical drawbacks of spaying or neutering our pets that was put together by my good friend, Jeannie Thomason, of Animal Talk Naturally and The Whole Dog. Certainly, we need to control the unwanted pet population but the responsible pet owner needs to understand the ill-effects of dramatically reducing their pet's sex hormones through gonadectomy, especially at the early age that is oftentimes recommended by the staunch advocates of neutering or even their veterinarian. This is very important information that will impact the quality and length your pet's life.
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The Negative Aspects of Neutering Your Pet
I know it is very important for pet owners to spay/neuter their pets, especially if they can not keep them confined to their homes and yard properly (grrrrrrrr) or if they only think in dollar signs (boy are they wrong!) but I have been doing some research lately and have also come upon the following information that I wanted to share with a few of you that I know are responsible dog owners just as food for thought.
Here is the information I have gathered on the ill-effects of desexing through direct observation, substantial anecdotal evidence from reliable sources (breeders/trainers/veterinarians, and affirmed published medical reports.
Altered Females:
- Increased aggression in altered females. (recent study)
- Increased occurrence of urinary calculi.
- Increased difficulty passing urinary calculi.
- Increased likelihood of vulvar pyoderma (urine scald)
- Increased likelihood of urinary incontinence.
- Increased likelihood of adverse reaction to vaccinations (27-38%).
- Notable decrease of activity/drive. (this is important to those whose animals aren't just pets but are trained to do work too)
- Increased chance of "perpetual puppy syndrome" undesirable urination.
- Inhibited social adjustment if spayed prior to complete cognitive development (usually a good time AFTER sexual maturity).
- Substantial likelihood of appreciable demeanor change after spay (menopausal women know about hormone drop.. it's not fun)
- Increased likelihood of cognitive disorders if spayed before sexual maturity.
- Increased likelihood of, or speeded progress of, degenerative osteological disorders.
- Notable decrease in muscle mass (again, not all dogs are lawn ornaments or carpet speedbumps)
- Generally live 2 (or greater) years shorter than unaltered littermates in controlled studies.
Altered males:
- Increased occurrence of urinary calculi.
- Increased difficulty passing urinary calculi.
- Increased chance of urinary obstruction.
- Increased likelihood of urinary incontinence.
- Increased likelihood of adverse reaction to vaccinations (27-38%).
- Notable decrease in activity/drive. (same as above in female list)
- Increased chance of "perpetual puppy syndrome" undesirable urination.
- Inhibited social adjustment if castrated prior to sexual maturity.
- Substantial likelihood of appreciable demeanor change after castration (same concept as above in female list... reproductive hormones affect more than just reproduction).
- Increased likelihood of cognitive disorders if castrated before complete cognitive development (usually a good time AFTER sexual maturity).
- Notable decrease in muscle mass (yep, same as above)
- Generally live 2 (or greater) years shorter than unaltered littermates in controlled studies
Here is a link to an article on the increased likelihood of adverse reactions:
Jeannie Thomason
The Whole Dog
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| Sunrise Kennels have puppies on hand for immediate pickup for those of you who are looking for the new addition to the family "right now". Sunrise Kennels is the home for many of the finest dogs in North America and they would be delighted to provide you with your next puppy. |
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| Fionavar's Daisy Mae will be trialling in the Open Stakes this Spring we are very proud of her achievments and sucesses. We hope that she is able to have as good a fall '10 as she can Daisy is handled by Gary and Cindy Wilson of Sunrise Kennels. |
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| Fall litter update! This will be a super litter out of Sam and Sadie. Two super dogs both in the house and in the field puppies from this pair will bring you and your family great fun now and in the future. |
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