Pet Health
What we believe:
All animals deserve humane medical care
The veterinary field has a wealth of new medical knowledge, treatments, and procedures, which reflects the growing importance of pets in our lives. The Parsemus Foundation believes in individualized animal care focused on lifelong health. We believe that by providing pet owners and veterinarians with education and resources, we can empower them to advocate for the best veterinary care. By supporting underutilized, low-cost, and non-surgical methods of animal sterilization and medical treatment, we work to improve the quality of life for all animals.
Our goal:
Low-cost, non-surgical options for lifelong animal health
The Parsemus Foundation’s goal is to improve animal health and welfare by supporting and advocating for innovative and neglected medical advancements. Our focus is on funding and publishing research in both controlled and field settings, pursuing press coverage of the results, and serving as an educational resource for veterinarians and the public. Many of the studies we support involve low-cost, non-surgical, or noninvasive approaches that are not under patent. The Parsemus Foundation envisions a future in which animal care involves humane procedures and treatments that support the lifelong well-being of the individual.
Pet Health Projects
Hormone-Sparing Sterilization
Hormone-sparing sterilization methods ensure population control while guarding the lifetime wellbeing of dogs.
Hormone Restoration in Dogs
Hormone-sparing sterilization methods ensure population control while guarding the lifetime wellbeing of dogs.
How Spaying and Neutering Affect Health
Hormone-sparing sterilization methods ensure population control while guarding the lifetime wellbeing of dogs.
Hormone-Sparing Sterilization Procedures
Hormone-sparing sterilization methods ensure population control while guarding the lifetime wellbeing of dogs.
Identification of Dogs Receiving Hormone Sparing Sterilization
Hormone-sparing sterilization methods ensure population control while guarding the lifetime wellbeing of dogs.
Calcium Chloride Nonsurgical Neuter
A single intratesticular injection of a solution of calcium chloride dihydrate can chemically neuter male animals, providing an inexpensive, non-surgical sterilization for pets.
Shrinking Dog Tumors Nonsurgically
Calcium chloride dihydrate solution is effective at reducing mammary tumors and benign masses especially in low-resource settings or for dogs that cannot undergo surgery.
Enlarged Prostate In Dogs
Pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy is effective at reducing the size of the prostate gland with only a few minutes of treatment each day.
Marking Street Dogs
Parsemus Foundation supports research on ways to sterilize dogs and cats without surgery and anesthesia. But the current methods of marking sterilized animals all require anesthesia.
Pet Health News
Noninvasive methods to evaluate canine BPH
Most intact male dogs will develop enlarged prostate glands. This condition, known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is influenced by androgen hormones such as testosterone. BPH has few symptoms in the earlier stages of development. However, it can lead to serious health issues if left untreated, such as reproductive tract issues, constipation, and prostate infections. Researchers have outlined noninvasive methods to evaluate canine BPH in the early, subclinical, stages. Early detection allows early treatment and avoids the progression of the disease.
Additional support for delaying spay/neuter in large-breed dogs
When it comes to spaying or neutering your dog, the timing of the procedure can significantly impact their long-term health. Traditionally, veterinarians have recommended spaying or neutering before six months of age. However, recent studies, including an update to the comprehensive studies by Drs. Benjamin and Lynette Hart from the University of California, Davis, have added to growing evidence that delaying these procedures can reduce the risk of cancer and joint disorders in certain breeds. Pet owners should also consider hormone-sparing sterilization as an alternative to traditional spay/neuter.
Veterinarian raises awareness about the benefits of hormones
Veterinary advances (such as hormone-sparing sterilization) can be slow to reach caring pet owners. Fortunately, some veterinarians — like Peter Dobias, DVM — are not
A review of castration in male animals and emerging alternatives
Traditionally, castration (removal of the testes) was used to prevent male animals from reproducing. The neutering of male dogs is a common example. More recently,
New guidance on reproductive control in cats and dogs
The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) has published a comprehensive guidance document on reproductive control in cats and dogs, and it’s a must-have for
Analysis of longevity in Rottweilers based on neuter status
A recent publication in Scientific Reports took an in-depth look at longevity in Rottweilers. The authors evaluated the health records of 7,185 Rottweiler dogs from
Noninvasive methods to evaluate canine BPH
Most intact male dogs will develop enlarged prostate glands. This condition, known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is influenced by androgen hormones such as testosterone. BPH has few symptoms in the earlier stages of development. However, it can lead to serious health issues if left untreated, such as reproductive tract issues, constipation, and prostate infections. Researchers have outlined noninvasive methods to evaluate canine BPH in the early, subclinical, stages. Early detection allows early treatment and avoids the progression of the disease.
Additional support for delaying spay/neuter in large-breed dogs
When it comes to spaying or neutering your dog, the timing of the procedure can significantly impact their long-term health. Traditionally, veterinarians have recommended spaying or neutering before six months of age. However, recent studies, including an update to the comprehensive studies by Drs. Benjamin and Lynette Hart from the University of California, Davis, have added to growing evidence that delaying these procedures can reduce the risk of cancer and joint disorders in certain breeds. Pet owners should also consider hormone-sparing sterilization as an alternative to traditional spay/neuter.
Veterinarian raises awareness about the benefits of hormones
Veterinary advances (such as hormone-sparing sterilization) can be slow to reach caring pet owners. Fortunately, some veterinarians — like Peter Dobias, DVM — are not
A review of castration in male animals and emerging alternatives
Traditionally, castration (removal of the testes) was used to prevent male animals from reproducing. The neutering of male dogs is a common example. More recently,
