That was great.
It sounds like early spay/neuter can be a big mistake.
Too bad --- it sure is easier on them when they are babies.
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Kiersten Lippman Webboard User Reg: 09-28-2009
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What bothers me the most was that CCL tear doubled in early neutered dogs. I spent (too much) time going through the recent literature last night and was able to find pdf versions of the primary source research articles on knee issues and early neuter. One study found that high exercise as a puppy, trauma, and weight all were not statiscally significant in reference to CCL tear, but that early nueter/neuter were. In other words, one of the main risk factors for CCL tear/disease is early nueter. Even my vet said she's seen a lot more CCL tears with the popularity of early neuter.
I went through knee issues with my previous dog. It was heartbreaking, expensive, and reduced his quality of life significantly.
I won't be getting and early neutered dog. I'll talk to the rescue one more time today, and if they won't budge, then I won't be adopting. It's too bad. I could provide such a great working home for this pup and have never and will never be responsible for unplanned breedings.
Do you have all the papers to present to them? Along with the statement from your vet? May not change their mind, but it sure won't hurt having all your information laid out to back up your request.
I can't believe this rescue place is going to make this a deal breaker with you as the home. How foolish. It sounds as if the dog is bred for the life that you offer.
It sounds like early neuter is a mistake, and may not be suitable for an athlete.
Matt Lang Webboard User Reg: 07-11-2008
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Is CCL tear always rear leg or is it front leg too sometimes? My sister's dog (my dog's brother) is currently recovering from some sort of sprain in his front left leg. Both our dogs came from the Humane Society and were early neutered. Hopefully a good diet with salmon oil, vit e, and vit c will help prevent connective tissue injuries despite their early neutering.
Would they let you wait until 6 months with proof of neuter? I know that 6 months is less than ideal but from your original post it seems like before 4 months is what you are considering early neuter? The rescue I work with has the neuters done at 6 months and we adopt the dogs out before that with a certificate and require proof of alteration. We call on the ones we don't hear from.
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Update: the rescue told me I seemed to have 'too many concerns' about adopting a puppy and therefore they would be adopting Turk to someone else. Wow, I guess that's what I get for wanting to give a pup I adopt the best chance at a long, healthy and active life. I don't plan on working with this rescue any more.
I'm disappointed. Turk missed out on a great life, and I missed out on a good dog. I think 6 months is better than early neuter(defined usually as under 5 months), but by far physical maturity is best for a working dog.
Are you definitely wanting a pup or would a young dog do? The reason I ask is that a lot of our dogs are neutered when we get them which is usually after physical maturity depending on the age they are when we pull them from the pound. So a dog at or closer to physical maturity might be a better bet for you.
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