Spaying And Neutering Issues (14)
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Cat Is on the Prowl in Neutering Ad
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, May 10, 2012Sultan the cat is looking for love — again. An SPCA Montreal spot features this “sexy” father of 321 kittens as a reminder to pet owners to be responsible about spaying and… Full Article ›
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Why This Vet Thinks Mandatory Spay/Neuter Legislation Is Flawed
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Apr 26, 2012Mandatory spay/neuter laws (MSN) are all the rage in communities across the U.S. Although no state has yet to mandate spaying and neutering for all companion animals — with a few… Full Article ›
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When Human Vanity Interferes With Proper (and Ethical) Pet Care
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Mar 7, 2012Pets are not like humans in plenty of ways, but nowhere is the difference more glaringly obvious than when it comes to the notion of vanity. Pets have none to speak of — or so we like to… Full Article ›
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Animal Organizations Across the U.S. Unite to Celebrate World Spay Day
By Shayna Meliker, Feb 27, 2012It's World Spay Day and to celebrate, organizations across the country are uniting to fight animal overpopulation. The Humane Society of the United States reports that 6 to 8 million homeless… Full Article ›
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A Newer Way to Spay
By Dr. Nancy Kay, Feb 28, 2012February 28 has officially been deemed World Spay Day. What a great way for us to recognize the monumental, worldwide issue of pet overpopulation and the ways veterinarians contribute to… Full Article ›
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When Owners Won't Take My Second Opinion
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Feb 5, 2012I had a client last month who ranted and raged about the fact that her “prize bitch” had almost been unjustifiably spayed by her previous vet. I might have sympathized with her point of… Full Article ›
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Why Do Some Vets Charge More for Spays and Neuters Than Others?
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Jan 27, 2012I received this question via email a few weeks ago. It’s a tough one to answer convincingly for one obvious reason: Anyone who has priced pet sterilization procedures knows that spays and… Full Article ›
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When the One Percent Make a Big Difference in the Lives of Animals
By Nora Zelevansky, Feb 3, 2012Some members of the one percent may live up to their reputation, dropping cash on frivolities like mink coats. But others are more likely to save furry creatures instead. In fact, an elite few of… Full Article ›
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Should Veterinarians Offer Spays Below Cost?
By Dr. Marty Becker, Dec 4, 2011Q. I told my vet his costs for a simple spay were outrageous, and he told me he won’t “cut corners on good medicine.” What does that mean? And shouldn’t veterinarians… Full Article ›
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The $75 Million Dollar Question: How to Spay or Neuter Without Surgery
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Nov 3, 2011Let’s say there was a way for you to spay your cat without subjecting her to surgery. Would you do it? Would you neuter your dog via pill or injection? If you’re anything like me (as… Full Article ›
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Neutering for Dogs and Cats
Aug 26, 2011Neutering is a surgical procedure in which the testicles are removed in a male animal. Neutering prevents unwanted reproduction and can help eliminate negative behavioral effects of male… Full Article ›
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Spaying or Neutering Your Pet
Aug 26, 2011Spaying and neutering are surgical procedures to remove reproductive organs. These procedures are typically recommended for puppies and kittens before they reach sexual maturity (at about 5… Full Article ›
