Spay/Neuter Discussion

If you have already spayed or neutered your pet you probably don't want to read this, but if you haven't read on:

http://www.caninesports.com/uploads/1/5/3/1/15319800/spay_neuter_considerations_2013.pdf

http://www.naiaonline.org/pdfs/LongTermHealthEffectsOfSpayNeuterInDogs.pdf

Viable options are a vasectomy for a male and a partial spay for a female.  However, many veterinarians may resist this as all changes are slow in coming.  One of these papers states a high percentage of intact female dogs dying of pyometra  which is why the partial spay is probably best for the female dog.  Some vets talk about the stress of the female heat cycle, but with the Havanese, at least my Havanese, there is little change in behaviour during a heat cycle.

Gidget nee Cricket

From an email I received from Gidget's owner.  Thank you very much btw.  It's news like this that make us keep doing what we are doing.

"I can not begin to tell you how amazing she is or how much we are enjoying her. What a personality! We’ve only ever owned large breeds but now I can’t even begin to imagine why we didn’t get a Havanese sooner. She really is a big dog in a little package. She is so funny and spirited, adores people and loves all dogs. She’s also really changed our golden. Their relationship has blossomed into something very special and as a consequence has really helped Maisy out of her shyness. These two are inseparable."

Great News

Visitors

Here's Baron and his owner who paid us a visit the other day.  This lucky little guy gets to spend the summer at the cottage.   The other picture is Allie who lives in Florida.  Baron and Allie are brother and sister.

Mojo turns 14 tomorrow - Happy Birthday Mojo