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Originally Posted by moondog I have not responded to this thread because I was afraid of what I might say, but now I'm going to say it. Hurtful? To whom? I am Patti, Pet Dog Owner. I recently had to put my TREASURED companion, Luna, The Pet Dog, to sleep because of osteosarcoma. Who got hurt here? Luna DIED, as have many other Pet Dogs who didn't deserve to succumb to this disease. If waiting to spay her would have spared her the PAIN and DEATH of this terrible disease, who are you to say that shouldn't be done??? I'm sorry, but you really brought out the mama bear in me with this. The hair is bristling on the back of my neck. |
And the hair was bristling on the back of my neck as well when I felt that there was a disregard to the problems that can occur by not doing early neutering. I have been there holding onto & watching unwanted litters of puppies & kittens be euthanized because their parents' pregnancies were unplanned. My heart immediately jumped to those days, when I considered what could go wrong by allowing a pet bitch puppy to come into heat several times before she is neutered. I can't help but think it is an accident waiting to happen.
What I did not realize was that this particular breeder wanted to delay the spaying of said bitch because she was trying to off set possible health issues down the road. I have dealt with a number of both the back yard & supposed reputable breeders who have nothing but $$ signs before their eyes when it comes to breeding. I jumped to the conclusion that this breeder wanted to wait till the bitch was 24 months to assess whether she was breeding quality. I feel there are still too many rottweiler puppies being pumped out annually & so was quick to accuse. I apologize to the breeder as I now realize she was only thinking of the bitch's well being.
Osteosarcoma can occur in unneutered animals as well. Intact rottweilers of either sex unfortunately succumb to this horrible disease quite often.
My point was not to offend anyone. Truly. I only wanted to state my opinion on the matter.
Maureen