Neutering - Exclusively Setters2024-03-19T08:45:16Zhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/forum/topics/neutering?commentId=865021%3AComment%3A1006012&feed=yes&xn_auth=noYes Kay, that's what I was re…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-12-11:865021:Comment:10104952012-12-11T16:47:38.416ZKimberly Simmonshttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/KimberlySimmons
<p>Yes Kay, that's what I was referring to with Rob's post, we were raised that "responsible" owners spay/neuter if they're not planning to breed. Cultural differences I guess :) Ps I'm not advocating either way, it's everyones own decision. : )</p>
<p>Yes Kay, that's what I was referring to with Rob's post, we were raised that "responsible" owners spay/neuter if they're not planning to breed. Cultural differences I guess :) Ps I'm not advocating either way, it's everyones own decision. : )</p> Yes, I totally agree, the pre…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-12-11:865021:Comment:10103802012-12-11T15:22:55.984ZKay Edwardshttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/KayEdwards
Yes, I totally agree, the pressure to or not is so heavy in the States a person who chooses not is almost an outcast!!! Baylee boy is intact and as a puppy I now believe he needs to stay intact.
Yes, I totally agree, the pressure to or not is so heavy in the States a person who chooses not is almost an outcast!!! Baylee boy is intact and as a puppy I now believe he needs to stay intact. Couldn't agree more, Lesley.…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-12-11:865021:Comment:10098592012-12-11T07:48:41.992ZTrish Haillhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/TrishHaill
Couldn't agree more, Lesley. Treating all dog owners as irresponsible is not the way to solve a problem.<br />
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Unfortunately many responsible people listen to their vet (he's a 'professional' after all) and think they are doing the right thing by neutering without fully understanding what a major decision this is. Irresponsible people probably wouldn't go to the vet in the first place!<br />
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When I took Bess to the vets at 8 weeks he was all but booking her in to be spayed at 6 months. He was taken aback…
Couldn't agree more, Lesley. Treating all dog owners as irresponsible is not the way to solve a problem.<br />
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Unfortunately many responsible people listen to their vet (he's a 'professional' after all) and think they are doing the right thing by neutering without fully understanding what a major decision this is. Irresponsible people probably wouldn't go to the vet in the first place!<br />
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When I took Bess to the vets at 8 weeks he was all but booking her in to be spayed at 6 months. He was taken aback when I said she wouldn't be spayed. At the puppy party at the vets everyone was told they should neuter at that age just as casually as discussing worming. I threw a spanner in the works by asking about the side effects of neutering - made some people sit up and take notice as to then the nurse hadn't described any. Don't think I was her favourite person!<br />
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No wonder responsible owners feel under pressure to 'do the right thing'! I think too many dogs in shel…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-12-11:865021:Comment:10101902012-12-11T06:45:55.400ZLesley Gilkshttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/LesleyGilks
<p>I think too many dogs in shelters and neutering are different issues and it comes down to responsible dog ownership, or the lack of, as to whether you allow your dog to sire or whelp a litter of puppies. </p>
<p>I think too many dogs in shelters and neutering are different issues and it comes down to responsible dog ownership, or the lack of, as to whether you allow your dog to sire or whelp a litter of puppies. </p> No Kimberly, the U.S is not t…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-12-11:865021:Comment:10101892012-12-11T04:40:52.547ZDianne cookhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/Diannecook
No Kimberly, the U.S is not the only country overpopulated by shelter animals, Australia is shocking:(( pure breeds too! Very sad.
No Kimberly, the U.S is not the only country overpopulated by shelter animals, Australia is shocking:(( pure breeds too! Very sad. "Outside pressure" obviously…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-12-08:865021:Comment:10093952012-12-08T15:50:55.640ZKimberly Simmonshttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/KimberlySimmons
<p>"Outside pressure" obviously these folk weren't raised with Bob Barker admonishing them every day to "Remember, please have your pet spayed or neutered " like we were! Haha...Is the U.S. the only country with such an over population of shelter animals? :(</p>
<p>"Outside pressure" obviously these folk weren't raised with Bob Barker admonishing them every day to "Remember, please have your pet spayed or neutered " like we were! Haha...Is the U.S. the only country with such an over population of shelter animals? :(</p> Thank you Howard..tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-12-07:865021:Comment:10091332012-12-07T21:02:59.776Zrosie beerehttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/rosiebeere
Thank you Howard..
Thank you Howard.. Sue has given you good advice…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-12-07:865021:Comment:10092212012-12-07T15:28:54.989ZGeorginahttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/Georgina
<p>Sue has given you good advice, none of my entire dogs had this problem. Vets will pressurize because of their cash register mentality. You had already come to the right conclusion. Enjoy him, as you clearly have all of your dogs, and have a good christmas.</p>
<p>Sue has given you good advice, none of my entire dogs had this problem. Vets will pressurize because of their cash register mentality. You had already come to the right conclusion. Enjoy him, as you clearly have all of your dogs, and have a good christmas.</p> I have no intention to neuter…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-12-07:865021:Comment:10090442012-12-07T14:54:29.847Zrob winemakerhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/robwinemaker
<p>I have no intention to neuter. I'm just receiving outside pressure.</p>
<p>I have no intention to neuter. I'm just receiving outside pressure.</p> I was told to wait until the…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-12-07:865021:Comment:10090312012-12-07T01:52:56.209ZKay Edwardshttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/KayEdwards
I was told to wait until the age of two. Their coat will change. Baylee is only 10 mos. old right now so who knows what "they" will find in the future.
I was told to wait until the age of two. Their coat will change. Baylee is only 10 mos. old right now so who knows what "they" will find in the future.