neutering – Spot Speaks

Posted on February 1, 2015

Is Zeuterin a Good Choice For Your Dog?

I recently filled you in on my experience learning to use Zeuterin, a zinc/arginine solution used to nonsurgically neuter male dogs. Now, I’d like to enhance your understanding of the differences between surgical neutering and Zeutering. Comparison of… Read More

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Posted on April 7, 2013

Questioning Traditional Neutering Recommendations for Dogs

Until a few years ago, I’d always nodded in agreement with the recommendation to neuter dogs (particularly females) not intended for breeding purposes between six months and one year of age. Spaying and castrating within this age window… Read More

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Posted on March 18, 2012

Preventive Healthcare Guidelines: Part I

The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) have just jointly published Canine and Feline Preventive Healthcare Guidelines . These guidelines are being distributed to veterinarians throughout the United States. The goal of… Read More

Category: Important Questions to Ask You Vet, Speaking for Spot, Veterinary Care, Cat health care Tags: Intestinal parasites, Flea Control, rabies, American Animal Hospital Association, Nutrition, physical examination, zoonotic disease, Core vaccines, Preventive Health Care Guidelines, Preventive Health Care Guidelines for Cats, American Veterinary Medical Association, disease prevention, dental disease, pain assessment, body condition score, history, parasite prevention, behavior, toxoplasmosis, ringworm, heartworm testing, feline leukemia virus, feline AIDS virus, tick control, panleukopenia, feline herpesvirus, calicivirus, feline leukemia virus vaccine, microchipping, spaying, neutering, genetic screening tests, Maine Coon Cat, environmental enrichment, non-core vaccines

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Is Zeuterin a Good Choice For Your Dog?

Questioning Traditional Neutering Recommendations for Dogs

Preventive Healthcare Guidelines: Part I

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