Lifelong care for pets providing clinical excellence, knowledge and experience NEWS PARAGON VETERINARY GROUP Visit us at: www.paragonvet.com and ple ase ‘like’ us on our FACEBOOK page www.facebook.com/ParagonVets.Pets May 2014 Contact us: PARAGON VETERINARY GROUP Carlisle House, Townhead Road, Dalston, Carlisle CA5 7JF Tel: 01228 710208 [email protected] TOWNHEAD VETERINARY CENTRE Newbiggin, Stainton, Penrith, CA11 0HT Tel: 01768 483789 [email protected] LONDON ROAD SURGERY 87 London Road Carlisle CA1 2LG Tel: 01228 591005 24 hour emergency service MALE DOGS Pros: • Reduces straying. • Reduces unacceptable sexual behaviour. • Prevents testicular tumours. • Can help reduce dominance aggression. • Prevents perpetuation of genetic defects. BITCHES Pros: • No unwanted pups. • No false pregnancy. • Uterine diseases such as Pyometra (a potentially life threatening disease that requires emergency surgery) are avoided. • Reduces risk of mammary tumours. • No seasons. Neutering - the Pros and Cons... roughout June and July we are offering 10% off the standard price of neutering for cats and dogs. Here we take a look at some of the arguments for - and against - neutering. Cons for both: • e process for both males and bitches is irreversible so the animals can never be used for breeding. • ere is a very small risk of complications with the anaesthetic and surgery. • In rare cases, urinary incontinence can be associated with spaying the female. • ere is a very small increassed risk of certain diseases such as lower urinary tract cancer for the male. • Weight gain can occur, however this can be controlled by management of diet and exercise. • ere is a small risk of changes to coat condition in certain breeds. • In rare cases spaying and castration can produce undesirable changes in temperament. See overleaf for Cats.