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Saw this last night on TV and went and looked more into it today found some good articles on it and what its about. They are working on a chemical contraceptive for female dogs now that kill the eggs without having to have the uterus removed and having the dog put under and having to go through surgery. They already have one for males it just isnt available in the USA right now the one they had had some marketing issues and was pulled and now is marketed under a new name . Here is one of the articles
Drug may revolutionize control of dog population
here is an article I believe this was the one originally pulled off the shelves and renamed, they are looking to start offering this again come 2012 in the USA.
Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs - News, Updates, Press Releases, Media Coverage
wanted to know what everyone thinks of this ? do you see this as an option for you in the future?
I know for me I would have to see a long time study done on the effects of this , I wouldnt be one of the 1st to be trying this out but maybe 20 years from now I may look at this as an option. I just wonder how easy this will be if its a 1 time shot or pill or if its more then that , how easy will it be for someone to get there hands on it? I would worry about at shows , people sabotaging dogs and other breeders making so they cant breed there champs ect {although there are a few in the ring that wouldnt hurt having this done LOL
} But would deff make me more aware of who is comming up to my dog or to those who have to leave dogs in crates while showing another. Hopefully there is more to it then just a pill or 1 shot ect.
This does look to be a great benefit for the shelters though ,alot more cost efficient. I just wonder , we know some shelters are very shady and especially with our breed if they happen to pick up a stray or something before the owners get there they slip the dog a pill , with no physical distinction like you would have with a surgery really they could get away with this, or the yards they unjustifyably raid quicky slip them pills and shots and then when they have to give the dogs back ,oh well right? I can see bad things from this as well as the good , would like to see how this all plays out.
Drug may revolutionize control of dog population
here is an article I believe this was the one originally pulled off the shelves and renamed, they are looking to start offering this again come 2012 in the USA.
Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs - News, Updates, Press Releases, Media Coverage
wanted to know what everyone thinks of this ? do you see this as an option for you in the future?
I know for me I would have to see a long time study done on the effects of this , I wouldnt be one of the 1st to be trying this out but maybe 20 years from now I may look at this as an option. I just wonder how easy this will be if its a 1 time shot or pill or if its more then that , how easy will it be for someone to get there hands on it? I would worry about at shows , people sabotaging dogs and other breeders making so they cant breed there champs ect {although there are a few in the ring that wouldnt hurt having this done LOL
This does look to be a great benefit for the shelters though ,alot more cost efficient. I just wonder , we know some shelters are very shady and especially with our breed if they happen to pick up a stray or something before the owners get there they slip the dog a pill , with no physical distinction like you would have with a surgery really they could get away with this, or the yards they unjustifyably raid quicky slip them pills and shots and then when they have to give the dogs back ,oh well right? I can see bad things from this as well as the good , would like to see how this all plays out.