SwaY Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 I wonder of this will make it's way to Australia or is it already here? Looks good from what I have seen so far. While spermatogenesis stops within 3-4 days, there are sperm that remain in the epididymis and vas deferens for up to 30 days. The dog is observed to be permanently sterile after 30 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 I don't like where they put the tattoo. I wouldn't be wanting to search for it if the dog ends up in the pound. And interesting that they use zinc as zinc tablets is what people are told to use to help the testicles drop and stay down, amongst other things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirty Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 (edited) Sounds interesting, but I don't really get the point? I imagine if you are chemically neutering the dog, it will have the same effect on hormones, etc as surgically neutering it. Is it just to save an anaesthetic/surgery? I guess it will be a lot cheaper than surgery so perhaps make desexing more accessible for people with limited money. Perhaps be good for street dogs too. Edited March 3, 2012 by Kirty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Sounds interesting, but I don't really get the point? I imagine if you are chemically neutering the dog, it will have the same effect on hormones, etc as surgically neutering it. Is it just to save an anaesthetic/surgery? I guess it will be a lot cheaper than surgery so perhaps make desexing more accessible for people with limited money. Perhaps be good for street dogs too. and probably for blokes who want their dogs to keep their balls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisovar Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Definitely worth watching for news of this here in Australia. It could be very beneficial in animals could be at risk health wise from a GA and for mobile desexing clinics etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Seems a very good idea .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salukifan Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 So it renders the dog sterile but does not affect testosterone production?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Telida whippets - in their F A Q it says testosterone levels are reduced by around 50% percent.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisovar Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Also reduces the risks of infection due to non surgical, highly beneficial if animals are going back to unclean conditions and I would imagine useful in dogs with clotting disorders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizT Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Sounds interesting, but I don't really get the point? I imagine if you are chemically neutering the dog, it will have the same effect on hormones, etc as surgically neutering it. Is it just to save an anaesthetic/surgery? I guess it will be a lot cheaper than surgery so perhaps make desexing more accessible for people with limited money. Perhaps be good for street dogs too. and probably for blokes who want their dogs to keep their balls. So no shrinkage?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leema Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 This is so so so awesome. Such an easy way to neuter males. In theory, should be cheaper than GA, and make it more accessible for those from lower socio-economic areas. Makes it a quicker procedure for shelters, who no longer have to set aside a lot of time to neuter boys (at least) - it can be wham-bam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizT Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Wasn't there some form of chemical neutering already? Seems to ring a bell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwaY Posted March 3, 2012 Author Share Posted March 3, 2012 Wasn't there some form of chemical neutering already? Seems to ring a bell? Yes but it's only 6-12months not permanent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwaY Posted March 3, 2012 Author Share Posted March 3, 2012 I don't like where they put the tattoo. I wouldn't be wanting to search for it if the dog ends up in the pound. I agree, should be in the ear - maybe they normally tattoo on the belly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisovar Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 (edited) Maybe it is a requirement to identify the animal as being chemically neutered, since to anyone not knowing it would appear entire. Edited March 3, 2012 by Crisovar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizT Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Maybe it is a requirement to identify the animal as being chemically neutered, since to anyone not knowing it would appear entire. Good point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwaY Posted March 3, 2012 Author Share Posted March 3, 2012 Maybe it is a requirement to identify the animal as being chemically neutered, since to anyone not knowing it would appear entire. Yes we agree with tattooing, but it's a weird place to put a tattoo. Can you imagine having to lift up or flip over a Dane to see if it's tattooed, or a long coated dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizT Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 (edited) Maybe it is a requirement to identify the animal as being chemically neutered, since to anyone not knowing it would appear entire. Yes we agree with tattooing, but it's a weird place to put a tattoo. Can you imagine having to lift up or flip over a Dane to see if it's tattooed, or a long coated dog. I think Crisovar was seeing it as a way of determining if the dog is "Zeutered" and not an entire as opposed to castrated. What a dissapointment for those horrid dog theives who are intending to breed them! Edited March 3, 2012 by LizT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christina Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 I wonder what research & info there is on any side effects. Long & short term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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