He says "Do NOT spay your dog!!"

[LariP]

Well if he ever really gets on your nerves you can ask to see his vet license. Or just take the high road get your pup's food and ignore him about the rest.

 

[dolphin]

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... but that's y you got in, no?

 

[Lisabear123]

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[babybully]

There is one specialty dog food store that is close to us that I love going in because they have a great variety of high quality foods. But every time we go the owner has some sort of advice for us. He has been very helpful, (albeit sometimes judgey and a little pushy) but yesterday he asks us if we plan on spaying Khaleesi. I say "absolutely." And he gave me the stink eye and told me that it was a horrible idea. He says it's cruel and if I don't have any other dogs that there is no sense in it because it causes them to go into instant menopause and a host of other problems. I have never heard this before in my life. I mean, how would you safely socialize or go to classes, public, etc? He also started reprimanding me about getting her shots done. (He told me I needed to bring her in to visit them asap, and I told him I would as soon as she's UTD on shots) It seems like everyone on earth have different opinions on what is best. It's information overload!!!

It generally is info overload but don't worry, all his info is pretty stupid so no need to stress yourself out trying to follow his advice:D

 

[dolphin]

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[Lisabear123]

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[Rural mystic]

Well let me be the contrarian on this issue. First let me point out that the owner of dog food store, though its ok to offer suggestions if asked and/or state one's opinion, that is no excuse for him being an arrogant ***. But as to his opinion on neutering, there is validity to it. For 40 years or more we have heard the repeated mantra from some Vets to various organizations that neutering is the proper action to take if one is to be a responsible dog owner. I disagree for a variety of reasons. This entire ideology on neutering began because of overpopulation of dogs and because so many were unwanted and wound up in shelters and euthanized, neutering [castration] was viewed as the more humane approach but as to the claims of it being healthier and that it can solve an endless variety of behavior issues I think is unwarranted. Other than having unwanted litters and perhaps some particular behavior issues such as intractable aggression that cannot otherwise be controlled then perhaps neutering is unnecessary. I don't think that neutering should be considered as a given and as some sort of rite of passage that dogs must go through. Many of the so other so called benefits associated with neutering are exaggerated to say the least and seems to me most likely misleading. Below are a few other differing opinions on this issue. I know this can be a loaded and emotional issue but there are two sides to it.

https://www.facebook.com/TedKerasote
Scroll down to June 26 post from Ted Kerasote

Also Ted Kerasote in an interview discusses why European dogs live longer than dogs in the states and one of the reasons is related to neutering. Link below
http://www.whole-dog-journal.com/issues/7_9/features/Spaying-and-Neuturing_15649-1.html

Other links related to this issue.

http://naturaldogtraining.com/blog/the-debate-over-neutering/

http://www.caninesports.com/apps/search?q=neutering

http://www.whole-dog-journal.com/issues/7_9/features/Spaying-and-Neuturing_15649-1.html

 

[Scueva]

Well let me be the contrarian on this issue. First let me point out that the owner of dog food store, though its ok to offer suggestions if asked and/or state one's opinion, that is no excuse for him being an arrogant ***. But as to his opinion on neutering, there is validity to it. For 40 years or more we have heard the repeated mantra from some Vets to various organizations that neutering is the proper action to take if one is to be a responsible dog owner. I disagree for a variety of reasons. This entire ideology on neutering began because of overpopulation of dogs and because so many were unwanted and wound up in shelters and euthanized, neutering [castration] was viewed as the more humane approach but as to the claims of it being healthier and that it can solve an endless variety of behavior issues I think is unwarranted. Other than having unwanted litters and perhaps some particular behavior issues such as intractable aggression that cannot otherwise be controlled then perhaps neutering is unnecessary. I don't think that neutering should be considered as a given and as some sort of rite of passage that dogs must go through. Many of the so other so called benefits associated with neutering are exaggerated to say the least and seems to me most likely misleading. Below are a few other differing opinions on this issue. I know this can be a loaded and emotional issue but there are two sides to it.

https://www.facebook.com/TedKerasote
Scroll down to June 26 post from Ted Kerasote

Also Ted Kerasote in an interview discusses why European dogs live longer than dogs in the states and one of the reasons is related to neutering. Link below
http://www.whole-dog-journal.com/issues/7_9/features/Spaying-and-Neuturing_15649-1.html

Other links related to this issue.

http://naturaldogtraining.com/blog/the-debate-over-neutering/

http://www.caninesports.com/apps/search?q=neutering

http://www.whole-dog-journal.com/issues/7_9/features/Spaying-and-Neuturing_15649-1.html

Truly great articles!!

 

[AngAngeles13]

Well let me be the contrarian on this issue. First let me point out that the owner of dog food store, though its ok to offer suggestions if asked and/or state one's opinion, that is no excuse for him being an arrogant ***. But as to his opinion on neutering, there is validity to it. For 40 years or more we have heard the repeated mantra from some Vets to various organizations that neutering is the proper action to take if one is to be a responsible dog owner. I disagree for a variety of reasons. This entire ideology on neutering began because of overpopulation of dogs and because so many were unwanted and wound up in shelters and euthanized, neutering [castration] was viewed as the more humane approach but as to the claims of it being healthier and that it can solve an endless variety of behavior issues I think is unwarranted. Other than having unwanted litters and perhaps some particular behavior issues such as intractable aggression that cannot otherwise be controlled then perhaps neutering is unnecessary. I don't think that neutering should be considered as a given and as some sort of rite of passage that dogs must go through. Many of the so other so called benefits associated with neutering are exaggerated to say the least and seems to me most likely misleading. Below are a few other differing opinions on this issue. I know this can be a loaded and emotional issue but there are two sides to it.

https://www.facebook.com/TedKerasote
Scroll down to June 26 post from Ted Kerasote

Also Ted Kerasote in an interview discusses why European dogs live longer than dogs in the states and one of the reasons is related to neutering. Link below
http://www.whole-dog-journal.com/issues/7_9/features/Spaying-and-Neuturing_15649-1.html

Other links related to this issue.

http://naturaldogtraining.com/blog/the-debate-over-neutering/

http://www.caninesports.com/apps/search?q=neutering

http://www.whole-dog-journal.com/issues/7_9/features/Spaying-and-Neuturing_15649-1.html

I only had time to read two of them and will have to come back to the others tomorrow. But they ARE interesting. When presented in this way, I'm willing to take a look, because I do believe that just because things have always been this way, that they don't have to be that way forever. (with extensive study) I'm interested in reading more about the alternative (tubal) because I truly am not interested in having my dog put in an accidental breeding situation. One of the articles mentioned being more responsible, but I have to argue that even with the most responsible dog parents that accidents could possibly happen. I am too risk averse to take that chance, but if there is a healthier alternative...then yes....I'm willing to explore that option. Thank you for the articles.

 

[NikkiSchoolcraft]

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WOW is all I can say. Someone so wrong should not be giving advice.

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WOW is all I can say. Someone so wrong should not be giving advice.

 

[dolphin]

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[Lisabear123]

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