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LISAN JUTRAS

From Thursday's Globe and Mail

Latest comment posted at 11:42 AM EDT 23/05/07

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  1. asm oak bay from Canada writes: I hope they hold up well in cold weather.
  2. Bonnie Lass from Canada writes: As with docking and cropping, this is more about the owners' vanity than the dog's well being. It's an unnecessary surgery. Your pet doesn't miss his family jewels.
  3. Barry Kojima from Hamilton, ON, Canada writes: Bonnie Lass from Canada writes: "It's an unnecessary surgery. Your pet doesn't miss his family jewels."

    And you can say this with such certainty and authority how?
  4. Harvey Mushman from cambridge, Canada writes: I saw this guy on TV a while back. They make different sized balls for different dogs. He encourages vets to be "ethical" and not implant dogs with larger "neuticals" than is recommended for their breed...invariably (the inventor says) male owners ask for implants for their dogs which are 2-3 times larger than their normal "equipment." Don't tell me this isn't a male ego thing!
  5. Rick Drysdale from Sidney, Canada writes: I think we can add these to our Christmas shopping list for every Conservative MP.
  6. M David from Ottawa, Canada writes: If the dog misses his testicles, I'm sure it's not anything to do with looks.
    It's crazy the things for pets while ignoring what the animals really want.
    If people are concerned about how their dog feels about being castrated, perhaps they should consider a vasectomy instead. Solves the pet population problem, without compromising the animal's doghood.
  7. Dave Arthurson from United States writes: It's pretty balls-y of the globe to publish such a doggone ridiculous article!
  8. Globular Cluster from Canada writes: M David, great comment!!! I wish society would stop treating animals like their servants; the REAL reason why people castrate their pets is to keep them in line.
  9. OK from Ontario from Toronto, Canada writes: When my sister spayed her cat (female) she had its tubes tied, so it still went into heat etc. Dogs menstrate however, and they smell bad so my dog got the regular treatment. It also costs a couple of hundred bucks less. And no she's not a pit bull. Still likes to hump my leg however. When I first heard about Miller on the radio, I thought what a great idea. What male dog doesn't like licking their balls? Ones that don't have any thats what. Too large for their breed however could cause problems walking.
  10. F Roosevelt from Canada writes: This is great news...i might upgrade my own set - imagine the envious looks and high fives around the locker room at the Y....Big PIiiiiiiiiiiiimpin
  11. bad dog from Toronto, Canada writes: Penn & Teller did an episode of their show BULL$HIT about this product. This is UNDENIABLY a cash-grab! Neuticles are manufactured for less than 75 cents and are sold for anywhere from $79 to $200. Miller even has "neuticles jewelry" for people who want to wear a replica of their dog's balls around their necks or wrists. I am NOT kidding you...

    Only in North America do people anthropomorphize animals to this degree. Unadulterated silliness.
  12. Bonnie Lass from Canada writes: Barry Kojima ... I admit that I cannot know for absolute certain how the animal feels, but having been a "parent" to many animals who have been spayed or neutered, they certainly don't seem to be adversely affected by the loss. I also had a dog that lost a leg and most of its tail as the result of a car accident and it adapted and didn't seem to be distraught or depressed over its missing appendages. It healed and went back to being a happy animal.

    Animals have been "fixed" regulalry for quite some time and until this invention no one has suggested that they missed their "parts". I think this is all clever marketing aimed at men who most certainly WOULD miss their jewels were they to be removed. It's not about the dog, it's about the owner.
  13. Alistair McLaughlin from Ottawa, Canada writes: Globular Cluster, you oppose animal castration do you? I suggest you visit your local Humane Society and witness the numerous animals that are put to death every day because no one wants them. Each and every one of those animals exist only because someone didn't neuter their pet. True, many of them come from feral colonies, but where did those feral colonies originate? From pets that weren't neutered, that's where. Perhaps you should volunteer to operate the kiln that cremates all these animals afterwards. You'd come away with a better appreciation of the importance of neutering pets.

    May an an aggressive, amorous Great Dane hump your leg non-stop from now to eternity.
  14. fiona henderson from winnipeg, writes: Alistair, have you ever noticed that there is a dearth of really small dogs at Humane Societies? Usually the adoptables are shepherd/cross, collie/cross etc.
    Does this mean that we owners of 12''and under do a better job of spaying/neutering, or is it we don't spay/neuter, but don't let our dogs roam?
    I used to laugh with a breeder that if dogs had to be 14" and under, all Humane Societies would go out of business.

    Here's another thought - on retirement every retiree is given an adopted dog from the shelter - helps the dog, and cuts health care!!
  15. Alistair McLaughlin from Ottawa, Canada writes: Fiona, I'm not sure what the answer to your question is, but it would be interesting to find out. One thing I can think of, having owned several large dogs in the past, is that they have a lot larger roaming territory than do small dogs. Therefore, their chances of finding breeding females is increased. Also, it's damned hard to keep a determined large dog penned in during the spring and fall breeding seasons. They can smell a female in heat from several miles, and will move heaven and earth to get there. As a kid, we had a Great Dane/Black Lab cross that hadn't been castrated yet. He broke through a neighbour's window, which was more than half way up the door, to breed his dog who was in the porch. She had a dozen black puppies with big feet and a white patch on their chest.

    I'd also point out that male dogs that have been castrated are much more content, much less aggressive (usually), and are not driven mad twice a year by their desire to go out and hump everything that moves. It's not much of a life for a dog to have testicles but not be allowed to use them. Quite torturous actually. Castration is far more humane.
  16. M. Mark from Victoria, Canada writes: I hope these implants aren't made from silicon gel.
  17. Jay Em from Canada writes: These things should be mandatory for convicted rapists and other assorted sex offenders.
  18. Alistair McLaughlin from Ottawa, Canada writes: Jay Em, they definitely should be mandatory for child molesters. They should be implanted with explosive neuticles, set to go off the next time the man becomes aroused while looking at a child. Instant cure.
  19. gregg miller from Oak Grove, MO USA, United States writes: Since 1802 when the neutering procedure was developed and is still used today- it has become our culture to accept emasculation as the norm when it comes to our pets. Each day a pet owner calls or emails me and says "I would not have neutered had it not been for Neuticles". As a result, pet overpopulation is being reduced and pets are living happier, healthier and longer lives. For those of you making inane remarks- you are a victim of your culture. The fact is today, unlike any other time, neuter hesitant pet owners have a safe, simple and inexpensive option when the time comes to alter. Whether you neuter with patented Neuticles or not- PLEASE neuter your pet and stop pet overpopulation.
  20. Alistair McLaughlin from Ottawa, Canada writes: Right you are Gregg Miller. People who refuse to neuter their pets need a good kick in the neuticles.
  21. Johnny Red from Canada writes: Couldn't you just get sterilized mouse balls for $5?

    Either way it's pretty funny, doesn't hurt the dog (unless they're too big), and if nothing else it's just plain fun to say "neuticles".

    Let them eat cake...
  22. Hill-Billy Joe from Small Town Western Alberta, Canada writes: Ah, another dish for the western connoisseur besides prayrie oyster!

    Also not a bad investment to launch a business at $100 per crack and make
    $24 million gross. Could expand and include felines.
  23. Rob Misek from Whitby, Canada writes: Neutering your dog is for those lazy selfish owners who have no intention to walk and control their pet but instead intend to let them roam wild, causing damage and pregnancy in roaming females.

    If you don't intend to control your dog - don't get one.

    Many of the posters supporting neutering are being conned by those who would profit from the procedure, or are simply not willing to own and train a real male dog.

    If you're just worried about the chance your dog will reproduce, get him a vasectomy.

    My male dog will mature naturally with all of his testosterone intact. I wouldn't have it any other way.

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