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1
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Ovariohysterectomy

A

Spaying by surgically removing the ovaries and uterus

2
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Neutering

A

Sterilization of males and females

3
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Orchiectomy

A

(Castration)

The sterilization of a male

4
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Physical results of neutering in females

A

(ovaries and uterus removed)
Ends heat cycles
No more pregnancies

5
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Physical results of neutering in males

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(testicles removed)

Lack of sperm production and cessation of testosterone production

6
Q

When to sterilize pets

A

Average age 5-9 months

7
Q

The youngest time to neuter

A

8 weeks (with no ill effects)

8
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Heat cycles length in dogs

A

21 days

9
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Heat cycles symptoms in dogs

A

Passage of blood from genital area
Irritability and loss of appetite
excessive urination

10
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Heat cycle occurrence

A

Every 21 days

11
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Dog heat cycle beginning age

A

5 months (6-9 months)

12
Q

Cat heat cycle beginning age

A

As early as 4.5 months

13
Q

Misconceptions about neutering

-Pet should come into heat before spaying

A

It is better to be spayed before first cycle, this will reduce the incidence for mammary tumors

14
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Misconceptions about neutering

- Pet will get fat and lazy

A

With the removal of testosterone and estrogen, some animals have a slower metabolism

  • reduce food accordingly
  • sterilized young, most animals will stay active
15
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Misconceptions about neutering

- Dog will not guard home after neutering

A

Dogs will continue to protect their property

only sexual behaviors will be changed

16
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Misconceptions about neutering

- Owner wants kids to see puppies and kittens

A
  • Pet population explosion today
  • thousands euthanized daily
  • hard to find homes
17
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Advantages of spaying females

A
  • No heat cycles
  • no reproduction
  • No affects on protectiveness
  • Won’t get ovarian/uterine cancer
  • lessens aggressiveness
18
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Advantages of neutering males

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  • No reproduction
  • no territory marking (spraying)
  • reduced aggressiveness
  • less testicular tumors
  • inappropriate behaviors reduced (humping)
19
Q

Neuter

A

means to spay or castrate an animal

20
Q

Estimated animals euthanized in shelters each year

A

3-4 million

12 million?

21
Q

Human to kitten birth ratio

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For every human born, 7 puppies and kittens are born

22
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Cost to tax payer

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about $100 to capture, feed, house, and eventually kill each stray animal

23
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Domestication

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To train a plant or animal to live in a human environment and be of some use to humans

24
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Domestication (human influence)

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To selectively breed an animal for a particular appearance, behavior, and function

25
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TNR

A

Trap
Neuter
Release

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