The Petzine

Spay and neuter is definitely a hot topic these days. Most people recognize the undeniable benefits of the quick and minimally-invasive surgery. However, working as a veterinary technician for many years, I could always count on talking to at least a few people who were vehemently opposed to the procedure, but their reasonings were often outdated or misinformed. Most professionals can give you a different point of view on the benefits of spay and neuter, whether medical, behavioral, or otherwise. [...]

The growing concern for puppy mills and “back yard breeders” is at a high point right now. With so many new dog owners and the growing awareness of pet overpopulation, it is very easy to be fooled by claims of health checks, so-called “pedigrees”, registration papers, and many other enticing perks that back yard breeders can lure you in with. But for anyone that truly loves the canine species and honestly wants to help prevent the astronomical amount of abandoned [...]

A bill is currently before congress that, if passed, will ban all non-native species of birds, fish, reptiles and rodents from being bred or sold in the US. Not only will this devastate people who have kept these species as well-loved pets, but the scope of damage is much greater as it affects owners of independent pet stores and employees of larger chains such as PetsMart, Petco, etc. as sales drop dramatically. In these economic times, it is just unacceptable.

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