KingsKids Havanese

12/20/2024

Caution!!

12/18/2024

Worth getting this one!

12/17/2024

Ive been saying this for years... science has caught up! A hysterectomy and vasectomy accomplishes the same task without removing the needed hormones.

Remember no one is arguing the need for sterilization, it's the surgical technique that should be reevaluated. Hysterectomy and vasectomy achieve the same goal but leave important hormones intact according to science.

"The association between gonadectomy and timing of gonadectomy, and the risk of canine cranial cruciate ligament disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract
Objective - To determine if gonadectomy in dogs is associated with the risk of cranial cruciate ligament disease (CrCLD) and to quantify the magnitude of the association.

Study design - Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Sample population - Comparative studies with gonadectomized and entire dogs, with CrCLD as an outcome measure.

Methods - A systematic search of the primary and gray literature was performed. The effect size of the outcome measure was defined as the OR and 95% CI. Subgroup analysis was performed with s*x, breed, and age at gonadectomy. A pooled OR (95% CI) was generated from meta-analysis of relevant studies. Certainty in the body of evidence was rated with the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) framework.

Results - The literature search yielded 1398 results and 24 relevant studies were included for synthesis. Gonadectomized female (pooled OR = 2.293, 95% CI = 1.768–2.945) and male (pooled OR = 2.117, 95% CI = 1.665–2.691) dogs were both at increased odds of developing CrCLD in comparison with entire female and male dogs, respectively. Subgroup analysis showed that gonadectomy at 1 year or less was consistently associated with an increase in odds of developing CrCLD in both s*xes. Overall certainty in the evidence was rated as moderate. All included studies were observational and no controlled trials were available.

Conclusion - In data with moderate certainty, gonadectomy is associated with increased odds of developing CrCLD in both s*xes, particularly in dogs gonadectomized at 1 year of age or less.

Clinical significance - This study provides an estimate of the true effect size of gonadectomy on the odds of developing CrCLD, which may be useful for clinical decision making surrounding gonadectomy and the timing of gonadectomy."

11/27/2024

Read carefully!!

Avoid a trip to the emergency vet this Thanksgiving!

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10/24/2024

10/12/2024

Rupture of the CCL is one of the most common reasons for hind limb lameness, pain, and subsequent arthritis. The development of this problem in dogs is much more complex than in humans. Furthermore, dogs suffer from different degrees of rupture (partial, complete).

10/12/2024

This big boy is looking for a home from one of our familiesmoving out of country. 4 years old. Has a couple training issues. Neutered, up to date on shots.
Message if you could give him aloving home

09/22/2024

Post-spay ring of shame. Poor thing does not like it!!

09/09/2024

Last shave of the summer. The girls are Nice and cool

06/10/2024

Oh my heart 🥰🥰

05/05/2024

QUINCY FOUND HIS HOME!! Here he is visiting with Vanna before going home with his new mommy. He ran up to his new mom and began kissing her as soon as she came in. It was love at first lick. :)

05/02/2024

Www.kingskidshavanese.com/available-puppies

05/01/2024

Sitting here waiting on my family. Won't you come get me?

04/14/2024

Quincy is available!
Www.kingskidshavanese.com/available-puppies