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Dr. Rastetter...why don't U share who your informed vet is?? Whom it was that got you looking at this subject in the right direction?? I only looked for a shorter vid to place on a general audience media platform bcuz (G A is short sighted w mine-ute attention span) I don't know if your desexing method is as described by Veterinarians Karen Becker ,Pete Tobias and author Rodney Habib; th-cam.com/video/PMPUCKjZqEY/w-d-xo.html I'm a rescue (not 501) that ends up w dogs sent EXTREMELY EARLY for desexing wo an idea there are OPTIONS or why one would consider such. Thanks for making this video ...for getting the word out ...am starting to see some of the decent vets adopting the "rest of the story" for the sake and health of our canine population.

Where r u located? I dont do facebook?

This is an important topic. I'm frustrated that you didn't talk more (really at all) about the pros and cons to the alternative procedures. You basically just said that you offer them.😐

I’m getting a goldendoodle puppy soon, haven’t decided on gender yet. There is a spay/ neuter contract from 9-15 months, which seem good to me compared to the 6 months of age. I like the oss for the female, because she will still have her girl parts and be hormonal balanced and function normal. The only thing is I know poodles are high in mammary cancer, because the ovaries.. so what would be best? And would a vasectomy be a good choice for the male?

I am here in England and our two year old Jack Russell in March gave birth, 'planned' pregnancy, to only one male puppy be caesarian as he was also breach and a big puppy. Now we are keeping her puppy and am looking to see if we can find a vet to do a Ovary Sparing Spay. At the moment our own vet said go the spay route. I cannot find anyone locally and have emailed several vets and the one that has come back also said go the spay route. Now we are keeping the boy puppy, and he is very much wanted, we have to do something. Any thoughts appreciated.

Who is performing this in Ireland or a close country? Thanks

thank you for sharing this information. I am trying to do the right thing for my pup and this is very helpful!

Thank you for taking such meticulous care of our beloved pets. ❤️

That was very helpful! Excellent. Would have been nice to show either during or post cervical transection - the length of the uterine body (ie. how much lower the cervix is actually located, since many of us are not accustomed to removing this much).

Damn she’s fast - nice!

Thank you so very much for this video ❤

I really appreciate your TH-cam videos ! I am a Veterinarian seeking guidance on these surgeries so I am so happy to have found you ! ❤

If make a mistake will the dog bleed to death ?

I have a question, how will the Vasectomies help the male dogs that have problems later in life? My 5 year old Service Dog Shih Tzu got a UTI and I am not sure how I feel about fixing him. I know how important hormones are. I fell off a cliff when I went into menopause. I have no behavior problems with my dog. I take bioidentical hormones for myself because without them I would have no quality of life. I am concerned for his health and longevity. I am not looking for a cookie cutter solution .

What is the fb group on this matter please? I don’t own any of the breeds you mentioned but I’m interested in this technique although I hear vet school didn’t train enough for this technique and therefore it’s hard to find a clinic that offers this. I’m in Colorado now have to search around. If you happen to know where I can search in my area I’ll appreciate it. Thx

I've always been worried about the negative hormonal effects of neutering/spaying my dogs, you're doing a great service in working to maximize the health of our furry friends I only hope more veterinarians start offering these procedures

6 and 7 weeks of age!? That's crazy.

Dear Dr. Rastetter, Thank you so very much for opening yourself up to do the research on vasectomies and overly sparing spays! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

Hello, thank you very much for this video. Do you know if any of these issues with spaying/neutering apply to cats? And would it be feasible to have some kind of ovary sparing spay for a cat? (I am about to get my cat spayed and trying to work out the best option.)

I would never spay or neuter my hunting dogs, I would however, do a vasectomy or tubal ligation procedure.

Am really happy that I've found a vet in qld australia who can do a vascectomy rather than a castration on my young dog if we determine this is his best option.

I am using this video in Ensenada Mexico to make certain there are no misunderstandings with my Vet about what I want done in my dog's canine Vasectomy. Thank you so much for your work, advocacy and courage.

Honestly, can't believe this has to be said, but I'm gonna say it, castrations-based de-sexings is so anti- scientific, alongside im- moral and un- or non- ethical, when and where there is no choice(s). Dogs, cats, parrots, unique mammal/mammalian companions: guinea pigs and rabbits/horses/also pigs(, sheep/goats, cows/cattles, chickens/turkies), primates: monkies, other non-human mammals/mammalians, broadly and mammalian-like birds/avians, broadly shouldn't be subjected to castrations-based de-sexings and also, incestral breeding/in-breeding, especially today. Across, all/every relevant industry(ies). Our (")furry friends("), (")fur(ry) babies("), (")feathered friends("), (")feathered babies(") or (")furry friends("), (")feathered friends("), (")fur(ry) babies("), (")feathered babies("), or potential to be one of the aforementioned categories. Not "animals"/"non-human animals"/"faunas" or (")animals(")/(")non-human animals(")/(")faunas("). Don't know about future evolved and progressed reptiles/reptilians and amphibians or amphibians and reptiles/reptilians and also (current) octopuses and octopuses-related. Should, eventually be protected and preserved, collectivity/collectively for the individuality/individual personally or individuality/individual personally for the collectivity/collectively.

This is an older video but still hope can get some replies. I have a cocker spaniel that went in her first heat last November. By January she was in a false pregnancy that is just now almost gone. So around 4 months false pregnancy with milk in her teats and she has also lost a lot of her long top fur. She is 1 year 4 months now. Because of her long false pregnancy and loss of fur the vet suggest I get her full spay this month. Would full spay or ovary saving spay be better?

Very impressive professional attitude. Thanks for the info.

Very few vets do dog vasectomies. I had to call quite a few vets to find one in my state. Found a great vet to do it. He said he's done thousands and even gets people from states away. It's expensive but I'm sure it was definitely the way to go! My female is going to get an ovary sparing spay.

Meanwhile...in some places sterilization is forbiden unless there are medical reasons. I wonder how is it possibile that for so many years vets are nearly forcing dog owners to spay / neuter young puppies without knowing or thinking about the impact on dogs health. Hormonal system is so complex - can one imagine that cutting a part of it is "neutral"?

Do females still have heat cycles after ovary sparing spayeds?

Thank you that answered the question that I was looking for

Dr Rastetter, what about concerns re mammary tumors? Mammary tumors in female dogs account for 42% of all diagnosed tumors. Removing the ovaries in a timely manner has been shown to prevent that significantly.

I always wondered cause I had a family member that needed a testicle tied down and They said it was so he could get hormones and property development. So he had proper growth and hormone Development and bone. And here we are removing it all from our pets

Is this something that wld be smart for me to do with a breed like a pomchi? This is my first female dog and I'm not concerned about her getting pregnant since I know I can keep that from happening but I want to prevent heat cycles and other health risks and over weight issues. I want to make sure I'm doing what is best for my little girl.

Thank you doctor you put that beautifully , I have had dogs all my life I've always waited until 5/6 actually having them spade , and they're the ones actually live the longest totally agree with what you said thank you.

At what age should my kitten be spayed plz?

What about a miniature Dachshund?

Thank you so much for this video! I’m a veterinarian, and I fully support (and practice) these methods. Out of curiosity, in the older females, do you still perform an OHE, or have you switched entirely to OE (I have.)?❤🎉

Thank you for posting this very clear and easy to follow video!

Ive had enough kids. I think I'll go to the doctor and ask for a full castration so I can be a eunuch, instead of getting a vasectomy

Thank you, Great info, Other reasons dog owners may be pressured into spay neuter is because their dog is showing dominance and or aggressive behaviour towards people or other dogs caused by hormones, taking away the hormones = taking away hormone related behaviour problems. At leased that’s what we are told! Is the lack of dominant behaviour after spay/neuter just a side effect, would a partial spay/neuter effect hormones or just prevent reproduction keeping full hormone function therefore not effecting behaviour in any way?

My 6 lb Yorkie is in the middle of spaying, vet is only removing her uterus. She’s almost 11 months old and just came out of her 1st heat. I feel like it’s better for her body that she experienced a heat cycle. I’m not sure if it’s better or not though. Thanks for info ❤

I hate that everytime I try to find ovary sparing spays for cats everyone talks about dogs only. its frustrating.

Where are you located?

Good video. Thanks.

Thank you for talking about this, doctor. let's just be honest here. Commercial food is also a factor. It causes damage to the animal system over time because it is over processed and full of additives and chemicals that do not belong in an animal's body. Cancer just doesn't magically appear out of nowhere. It's a result of damage to the DNA, metabolism and cells of a body. The cancer and disease rates in animals is just as high as people because we eat the same garbage and over vaccinate with heavy metals, adjuvants and God knows what else. The immune system suffers and we put all these things in our bodies that don't belong there and we're wondering where all these diseases are coming from? Really people, it's not rocket science. I'm not a doctor but I did study biology and nutrition.

Its good to see this is reaching more and more people. Should the Dr. ever read this, If you ever have the time I would do discuss this topic with you a bit more in detail. Thank you for taking the time to reach out and educate us further on these procedures.

Rescued two akc Golden's from a breeder, at 3.5 years old one had four litters, one five. They were siblings, and almost identical. After both were spay, the one with 5 litters gained weight, is more lethargic had a lot more hair and feathering. Not the same dog we had before spay. Could they have left an ovary ? Are her hormones causing the difference between the two previously almost identical sisters ? Is there another cause. Appreciate any feed back.

I want an ovary sparing spey for my pup, but every time I try and tell a vet, they don’t listen and just shove a full spey down my throat and just talk over me. Until I can get a decent vet who will listen and not try and scare me with their “intact dogs get cancer” bullshit, my dog will remain intact. You wouldn’t take out the ovaries of a childbearing age woman, so why would you do it to an animal. Thank you for this video. 🐶

Helpful video and website too. There are no photos of male cats recovering well though, fyi.

Amazing video!

Amazing video!