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Spaying is the surgical sterilization of a female animal by removing her ovaries, oviduct, and uterus. Neutering is the surgical sterilization of a male animal by removing his testicles. Both procedures are affordable and come with minimal risk if done by a certified surgical veterinarian.There are over 100 million dogs and cats in the United States alone. Thousands upon thousands of these animals

    Because I believe that rampant breeding of companion animals by uneducated or irresponsible pet owners, as well as unregistered breeders (do I hear "puppy mills"?) is a major contributing factor to the pet overpopulation crisis that is resulting in millions of unwanted animals being euthanized in shelters every year.   That's why I was happy to help Companions for Life set up an online petition to garner support for their efforts to lobby the Dallas City Council to introduce spay/neuter legislation to try and address the problem in Dallas.   And that's why I'm asking y'all (heh, heh - I had to use that - I'm posting in support of a Texan animal welfare group after all) to sign the petion too - let me make it easy for you: CLICK HERE!

According to the ASPCA: What are the top 10 reasons to spay or neuter your pet?1. Your female dog or cat will live a longer, healthier life.Spaying—the removal of the ovaries and uterus—is a veterinary procedure performed under general anesthesia that usually requires minimal hospitalization. Spaying a female cat or dog helps prevent pyometra (pus-filled uterus) and breast cancer. Treatment of pyometra requires hospitalization, intravenous fluids and antibiotics. Breast cancer can be fatal in about 50 percent of female dogs and in 90 percent of female cats. Spaying your pet before her first heat offers the best protection from these diseases.2. There are major health benefits for your male animal companion, too.Besides preventing unwanted litters, neutering your male dog or cat—the

Today all Egyptians are celebrating the Sham El-Nassim, the Spring Feast.The Sham El-Nassim, literally meaning ‘sniffing the breeze’, marks the beginning of the spring and has been celebrated already 4500 years ago by the Ancient Egyptians and is one of the oldest festivals still celebrated today. The feast was originally developed from the Pharaonic celebration of the harvest season, which was known as Shamo.As their ancenstors offered salted fish, lettuce and onions Gods to ensure a successful harvest season, today the Egyptians enjoy this as traditional Sham El-Nassim food. Each food has a symbolic significance. Lettuce and “Malana” a leafy green plant similar to lettuce, symbolize the hope that the beginning of spring brings. Salted fish called “feseekh” and “ringa” wer

All "baby pups" are cute! The reality for these guys is that they won’t stay so little and cute for very long. Then they become "just" another dog…trying to find someone adequate to love them and provide care. "If" all of this litter of pups actually gets adopted out…what will be their life? Will [...]

As many of you know, I am a pug lover and I am also a professional pet sitter. I am amazed at the number of dogs I encounter - pugs and all breeds - that are not neutered or spayed. What’s up with this?? The three biggest reasons I hear for not neutering or spaying is: 1. [...]

As many of you know, I am a pug lover and I am also a professional pet sitter. I am amazed at the number of dogs I encounter - pugs and all breeds - that are not neutered or spayed. What’s up with this?? The three biggest reasons I hear for not neutering or spaying is: 1. [...]

What Does Neutering Involve? Neutering your male cat is a simple surgical procedure that involves the removal of the testicles. As with any surgical procedure there is a certain measure of risk, but the health benefits of neutering your cat far outweigh the risks. Moreover, this routine procedure helps to control pet overpopulation, and thus avoids the necessity of having to put down unwanted kittens and cats. What is the Recovery Period? To reduce pain and discomfort, both neutering and spaying are performed while your cat is under general anesthesia, and must be performed only by a licensed veterinarian. Most cats are able to resume their normal activities within a few days, and the stitches are removed after about two weeks. Following the procedure, your vet will advise you on how to be

Neutering is an operation process that helps prevent a cat from producing endless supply of kittens. Some folks think that is cruel to allow your cat to undergo this operation but I beg to differ. I think it is cruel if one allows a cat to give birth to so many kittens, and avoiding responsibility by throwing all the kittens out on the streets, exposing them to many health risks which could lead to death, or leaving them in an animal shelter where they will be euthanized due to space constraints in the shelter.Neutering which is also referred to as castration if the operation involves a male cat, or spaying for the female is actually an altering process that benefits both the owner and also the cat.Here are 5 reasons why you should or must neuter a cat.1) Reduce aggression - That's right folks. Neutering will help transform an aggressive cat into a mellow one, provided that neutering is done at an early age, probably around the age of 5 months or so. If the process is done after the c

So there is a lot of argument, discussion, and interest in the HP 1634 in California lately. The ‘California Healthy Pet Act’ I guess it’s called. Around about what I’ve heard, it’s a mandatory Spay/Neuter law. Many breeders are fighting it. Many show people and competition people are also fighting it. And I can see their concern. They don’t want their breeding rights taken away. If this passes, they will have to get permits to have an intact dog (as far as I understand). CA Healthy Pets is a website that has a lot of good information about it. Also from what I understand, and correct me if I’m wrong, no one would be able to have an intact dog without a permit. Permits would be given out for dogs in conformation shows. And going into CA with an intact animal will not be punished. I read that CA has over 800,000 abandoned cats and dogs per year. The sad thing is, animals are dying because people want to continue to be able to breed irresponsib

I have spoken with a number of rescue organizations who have had to throw out all kinds of donated food because much of it was recalled. But not only do they need to feed healthy food to their fosters, but they continually need to raise funds to care for them. HealthyPetNet has an amazing program for non-profits — and I mean, not just non-profits who deal with pets. ALL 501(c)(3) organizations can get in on this. Let me explain it here and then you can contact me to learn more. The Notice below was intended to highlight the fundraising. But let me also tell you, there is a significant discount on the 40-lb bags of cat and dog food. SIGNIFICANT. (Write to me and I’ll tell you what it is). This program will enable your contributors to donate high quality food to you, for you to purchase it yourself at a steep discount, and to raise funds for your organization. – Teresa Holladay, The Safe Pet Food Blog, http://IsYourPetFoodSafe.com NON-PROFIT 501c3 ORGANIZATIONS EA

I've had my MiuMiu neutered a few years ago. Since he's the only male cat @my house, I didnt get Girl & BabyBonn spayed (oopss..Babybonn is about 5 years and shes a virgin!) ..In case you are unsure about Neuter & Spay, here's some info about it."Female cats are spayed by removing their reproductive organs, and male cats are neutered by removing their testicles. In both cases the operation is performed while the pet is under anesthesia.Depending on your pet's age, size, and health, he or she will stay at your veterinarian's office for a few hours or a few days. Depending upon the procedure, your pet may need stitches removed after a few days. Your veterinarian can fully explain spay and neuter procedures to you and discuss with you the best age at which to sterilize your pet."WHy its GOOD to neuter/spay your pet?Spaying and neutering helps cats live longer, healthier lives. Spaying and neutering can eliminate or reduce the incidence of a number of health problems that can