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Originally Posted by Rotty4Me 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 do understand how senseless it all is and the urgency to find a solution, knowing the solution is really very simple...taking responsibility...and how hard it is to teach what is essentially conscience. However, I do not understand why any dog of mine should be required to carry that burden if it doesn't apply, which is why I have a problem with the painting of a broad brush.
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Originally Posted by Rotty4Me 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. |
That is my impression from what has been said here.
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Originally Posted by Rotty4Me Osteosarcoma can occur in unneutered animals as well. Intact rottweilers of either sex unfortunately succumb to this horrible disease quite often. |
Yes, of course you're right. It's also true that we can get hit by a car when we cross the street, and that if we remember to look both ways before crossing, we greatly improve our chances of making it to the other side. If waiting to spay has the potential to prevent disease, which the statistics do indicate, then we would be foolish not to recognize that and act accordingly.