I think it would go a long way to helping with the pet overpopulation. Alot of people refuse to get their pets altered because they dont agree with de-sexing them, or they dont want to spend a lot of money at once. If there was birth control for dogs I think alot more people would use it. Is it impractical? impossible? or why haven't they developed such a thing as of yet?
2007-06-23 17:22:27 · 19 answers · asked by Kelly + Eternal Universal Energy 7 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Well there IS one that has proven very effective for centuries when used correctly - has no known side effects and actually extends the dogs life. It's called a leash. Problem is, just sit on this list a while, and you'll find tons of people who can't use it correctly. At least in the US - I'm told that in many European countries it is not normal to spay/neuter a pet and the leash works so well they don't have a shelter overpopulation problem.
For a better hormonal treatment than the current poor crop, - I actually saw in a vet journal that the vet universities have found that they can't research it because they get massive OBJECTIONS by animal rights groups, who undercut the funding.....
2007-06-24 03:08:32 · answer #1 · answered by ragapple 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree.But unless you are a breeder, you should have your dog neutered asap. There is no excuse for not neutering a dog, if you arent a breeder, or own show dogs. There will always be mutts, people who just dont care enough to neuter or spay their pets, or strays that mate, but if people would just fork over the dough, neuter their pet they would cut down on the number of unwanted pets,drastically. I think its a good idea, but if people dont have the time or money to spay and neuter their pets, with all the low cost centers around, they certainly arent going to give their dog a pill everyday. Besides, in the long run of a dogs life, the pill would end up costing more than the fee to neuter or spay.
2007-06-24 00:29:08 · answer #2 · answered by The Warden 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
There is birth control for dogs. You can get it at the vet's office. But the best thing with over population is to get the animal fixed. Some shelters have a thing where once or twice a year they spay/neuter your pet for like $20 or something....
2007-06-24 00:32:51 · answer #3 · answered by candyland_690 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Kelly: I had a good story, but some how I lost it I must have push the delete. And now to try to remember what I had to say.. So Kelly you say they should make brith control for dog, what about the cats do you think they do not have to take the same thing. So why don't you tell every-body that you, will pay for them to get; their pets fix.. So every-body will be happy and then you will not have to worry, about the PETS Overpopulation. And that will take care of one of the problems that the world has, and it will get the mines off of the people, that something is being done by this wonderful young gril. Because she helping to make a better world for her, and others in this impractical world.
2007-06-24 01:05:34 · answer #4 · answered by Richard B 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
It seems impractical, in terms of having to medicate the animal on some sort of regular basis. Also I don't think it would be cheaper, if you want to compare it to human birth control over the reproductive lifetime those costs sure add up. And either way there would still be people opposed to this thing and wanting their pets to be all natural. But thats a novel idea.
2007-06-24 00:27:30 · answer #5 · answered by rbsb1999 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
That idea is great... and a potential money maker. It gives owners the option to breed or not breed their female dogs, and many people like to keep their options open :) For example, police departments and working dog kennel facilities might consider the option.
(my dog is spayed, but if there would have been a safe alternative, I would have given her birth control until she was old enough to determine whether or not she was good enough for breeding. It takes at least 3 to 4 years to truly determine the quality and health of a working dog, so dealing with heats during that 3 to 4 year training / testing period is a pain in the butt.)
2007-06-24 00:26:50 · answer #6 · answered by hutched 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
yeah but, pets are property and any fool that doesnt have their dog fixed isnt going to abide by a strict regiment of birth control. you know what i mean? it's the irresponsible pet owners that need to be fixed!
well i suppose there could be a reason why you wouldnt want your pet fixed and then stick to a birth control plan, but then you could just watch out for dog when it's in heat...i guess...
any how my point is the irresponsible arent going to fix their pets nor would they follow a birth contol plan.
2007-06-24 01:06:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think I researched this about twenty years ago.
At that time it was because there were so many senior citizens eating pet food - cheaper (pet food is more regulated than human food) that it was thought that the contraceptives in the food would be too harmful to our old people.
2007-06-24 00:39:07 · answer #8 · answered by Julia M 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It could be possible, but the best thing to do is just nueter or spay the dog. . . it's safer, and usually has no side-effects like any pill would. Yeah, it's more money- but buying daily pills for your dog will wind up to be even more than just getting them fixed.
2007-06-24 09:32:58 · answer #9 · answered by *~<3~* Дпﺃмдℓ ℓo٧ε٢ *~<3~ 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Actually, there are oral products on the market that your veterinarian can prescribe for birth control in your dog. The down side is that the veterinarians say that it shouldn't be used in animals intended for later breeding... Which is kind of strange... Maybe they haven't worked out all of the kinks yet.
Check out this site for more info!
http://64.233.167.104/search?q=cache:uxKaVmnGtGwJ:www.lowchensaustralia.com/breeding/birthcontrol.htm+dog+birth+control&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=8&gl=us
I see it as a bit impractical but it DOES exist! Hope I helped!
2007-06-24 00:28:26 · answer #10 · answered by Sarah C- Equine Help 101 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋