| breed after cancer diagnosis?
I am just looking for the opinion of rottweiller lovers. I work for a veterinary oncologist. I recently set up a consult appointment for a rotti owner who's dog has a fibrosarcoma and it was recommended for radiation. the owner asked me about frozen seaman collection before begining therapy. We do artificial insemination at our hospital but do not have the means to freeze samples (liquid nitrogen is needed to do it properly I am told). the owner stated they wanted it done because it was "a valuable dog". My question is...even though genetics only plays 10 to 20% in cancer being passed from generation to generation would any of you still use this dog for breeding purposes? I am not a breeder and do not know too much of the fine art of breeding, but I find this a little disturbing. What do you think?
Lisa |