We all know that neutering your pet is important to curb pet overpopulation. But did you know that there are a variety of options available? Spay and neuter surgeries most often conducted in the U.S. involve removal of the uterus and ovaries in females and the testicles in males. In other countries, just the ovaries… Read more
Pet owners are hearing more and more about the potential for negative health impacts of traditional spay and neuter. Since most pet sterilization surgeries remove the reproductive organs responsible for the production of sex hormones, a number of ailments may occur due to this hormonal imbalance. But a growing number of veterinarians offer alternatives. Parsemus… Read more
Working with dog sterilization projects in developing countries and resource-limited areas, we are constantly reminded of how important vaccinations are to these populations as well. Most spay/neuter programs vaccinate to protect human health as well as to care for the welfare of the individual dog. But in areas where parvo, rabies and distemper are less… Read more
Planning to spay or neuter your pet? There are many options in addition to traditional surgical sterilization practices. The decision depends on your pet and your needs. Nonsurgical options include calcium chloride dihydrate and Zeuterin. For situations when hormones are important to preserve (such as in large-breed dogs), ovary-sparing spay and vasectomy are offered by many… Read more
In a creative twist on the recent news about water and chemical compounds found on Mars, Animals 24-7 urges more widespread coverage of Calchlorin, calcium chloride in alcohol, as a nonsurgical dog sterilant. The announcement by NASA about the new discoveries on the red planet made international headlines. It is likely that calcium chloride exists on… Read more
The optimal ultrasound treatment regime for dog sterilization was determined, providing an option for pet owners who want birth control without the long-term health and behavior changes resulting from traditional neutering An Italian research team led by Dr. Raffaella Leoci recently reported in Reproduction in Domestic Animals the best method for using ultrasound to sterilize… Read more
The word about Calchlorin nonsurgical pet neuter has begun to spread and more people are using it. To encourage transparency and sharing of information, the “Timmy Prize” was launched by Parsemus Foundation recognizing groups that share their experience using Calchlorin (calcium chloride dihydrate in alcohol). The second round winners include Amici Cannis, who used Calchlorin… Read more
Two long-term research studies pinpoint optimal sterilant for inexpensive, safe and effective nonsurgical neuter in dogs. The results have the potential for significant impact on methods to control pet overpopulation worldwide. The scientific studies were conducted by Dr. Raffaella Leoci, supported by Parsemus Foundation and published as open access articles in Acta Scandinavica Veterinaria. The authors… Read more
Press release April 29, 2015 U.S. Northwest rescue organization presents first U.S. results in cats to win “Timmy Prize” for data collection on calcium chloride nonsurgical neuter shot. The low-cost, universally-available injection has the potential for significant impact on pet overpopulation and euthanasia rates worldwide. Old habits die hard. If veterinarians could sterilize male cats… Read more