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The most common form of sterilization in dogs and cats is surgical, spaying in females and castration in males. Non-surgical fertility control can either result in sterilization or temporary contraception and could offer a cheaper way to keep wild dog and cat populations under control. As of 2019, only contraceptives are commercially available.
Cats who are neutered or spayed too early; Cats who are younger/middle-aged (i.e. those less than 10 years old) Indoor cats and/or cats who are unable express natural feline behaviour (e.g. hunting) [16] Cats fed a dry food diet who may be inadequately hydrated [16] [17] Increased body weight [18]
Dogs get ample correct nutrition from their natural, normal diet; wild and feral dogs can usually get all the nutrients needed from a diet of whole prey and raw meat. In addition, a human diet is not ideal for a dog: the concept of a "balanced" diet for a facultative carnivore like a dog is not the same as in an omnivorous human.
Yes, most vets do recommend cat water fountains, according to Dr. Hart. Cats tend to like the novelty of free-flowing water, which makes drinking more enticing.
A dog with a flair for drama served up harrowing expressions for hours after he was neutered.Katherine Kennedy filmed her Australian heeler Chance's reaction in the hours following the operation ...
Not all questions have simple, yes or no answers—including this one. While many dogs are lactose intolerant, many are not! Lactose intolerance develops as a dog grows up, so it can be impossible ...
The risks for sick animals were 1.33% for dogs and 1.40% for cats. [43] Spaying and castrating cats and dogs may increase the risk of obesity if nutritional intake is not reduced to reflect the lower metabolic requirements of neutered animals. [44] In cats, a decrease in sex hormone levels seems to be associated with an increase in food intake ...
A cat woke up after being neutered, and noticed something that used to be there was gone. Six-month-old Milo went in to the local vet for the routine procedure Bob Barker spent decades reminding ...