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27/08/2025

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20/08/2025

Numerous recent scientific studies point to multifaceted damages from conventional spay/neuter, and especially when done before dog's maturity. I advocate for leaving dogs intact whenever possible, or doing a g***d-sparing surgery option. Vets that perform it are still somewheat scarce, but with demand they will have to learn it and provide this much safer option

We all agree on the importance of preventing unwanted litters, but it may be time to rethink how it’s done. Hysterectomies and vasectomies can be performed safely as early as 8 weeks, providing sterilization without disrupting a dog’s natural hormones.

“Removal of the go**ds with surgical sterilization results in a loss of negative feedback to the hypothalamus and anterior pituitary. The sustained supraphysiologic luteinizing hormone (LH) concentrations in g***dectomized dogs can significantly alter organ function and even induce neoplastic changes. For example, g***d removal has a profound effect on thyroid function and is reported to be the most significant cause for the development of hypothyroidism in dogs. Thirty percent more g***dectomized dogs develop hypothyroidism compared with intact dogs. Within the canine thyroid, LH receptors are co-localized with thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) receptors.

Continuous LH receptor activation in g***dectomized dogs may interfere TSH receptor function by consuming second messengers involved in G-protein receptor cell signaling, preventing the action of TSH when it binds to its receptor in the thyroid, resulting in hypothyroidism. The incidence of anterior cruciate ligament ruptures is significantly increased following g***d removal independent of breed, s*x, weight or body condition. Luteinizing hormone receptors are expressed in the cruciate ligament and continuous LH receptor activation may increase laxity in these ligaments, resulting in joint instability. Both male and female g***dectomized dogs are at a significantly increased risk for lymphoma and hemangiosarcoma. Luteinizing hormone receptors are also abundant in these tissues. Research in four canine hemangiosarcoma cell lines found that LH receptor activation induces cell proliferation. In addition, research in three canine T-cell lymphoma cell lines found that LH receptor activation induces cell proliferation, adhesion, and invasion as well as increases LH receptor expression. Research is needed to determine if LH reducing strategies using g***dotropin releasing hormone agonists will increase remission times in g***dectomized dogs with LH receptor-positive tumors. In conclusion, among the non-reproductive functions of go**ds, suppression of LH secretion and resulting LH receptor overexpression appear necessary in maintaining endocrine, musculoskeletal, and anti-neoplastic health.”

15/08/2025

Updated website is now up and running. Sorry for any inconvenience for the last few months, if someone tried to access old website and it would not function!

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15/08/2025

I always opt for natural protocols when treating my animals, and I always recommend them to everyone dealing with health issues. Chemotherapy doesn't help in most cases, same goes for dogs and humans.

Common treatment can wake up dormant cancer cells, causing the disease to spread from original sites to other organs, team discovers.

25/02/2025

Promising newer option for pups with cancer!

Explore the remarkable results of a cancer vaccine that triggers the immune system to attack tumors, bringing new hope to canine cancer patients.

31/10/2024

17/10/2024

Often I see breeders getting 'attacked' for breeding 'too early ' or too 'often'. This article explains it well what is more healthy for a bitch. People often use human prism for evaluation of animal physiology and psychology, etc. Which is a bad idea lol...
(Although going through first pregnancy and birthing is easier on youg women as well, it's just how nature created the whole process and adapted our bodies and physiologies.)

Like many other things we used to do, when science is finally applied to our profession and we get information from good data, we realize th

01/10/2024

Sickening stuff... this is how these corporate veterinary hospitals milk cash from people. At the expense of health and lives of beloved pets 🤬😡 Choose a good vet - one that puts health of your animals above their profits, ambitions and conveniences. Those vets are worth supporting.

15/09/2024

Some educational material about Librela drug and why I would not give it to my animals (unless it's absolute last resort and paliative support situation and nothing else worked, and life is coming to an end). You might be suggested this drug for your dog or cat, but you probably won't be informed about all the adverse effects and how this drug actually works.

Librela acts by binding to and blocking a protein in dog’s body - nerve growth factor (NGF). Once this artificial antibody has bound to NGF, it prevents it from attaching to its receptors on nerve cells and interrupts the transmission of pain signals.
HOWEVER! NGF has many other functions in many other tissues throughout dog’s body. It’s not only involved in pain signaling, but it’s very important for the growth, maintenance, and survival of nerve cells in the central and peripheral nervous system. It regulates the growth and differentiation of B-lymphocytes and the maturation of T cells in case of infection. It has an important role in the regulation of dog’s immune system. It’s involved in the maintenance and survival of pancreatic beta cells (insulin production). And likely other important roles beyond those listed.

While it might reduce pain and inflammation in joints, it does so by blocking a protein that has multiple other regulatory effects throughout multiple body systems, including immune system. It binds NGF everywhere. Not only in the painful area, where there is too much of it, but in all the places it’s needed for optimal health and vitality.
Librela manages pain and stiffness, but doesn’t improve the underlying osteoarthritis. Some suggest controling activity for some dogs who suddenly become much more active after taking the drug. Dogs who suddenly feel pain-free are reportedly inclined to overdo things, which may result in further joint damage.

There is a 10-20% chance of minimal positive effects and no negative effects. And a 2-10% chance of adverse effects. Some adverse effects are significant, including a chance of irreversible injury that could lead to death, or need for euthanasia before the medicine has worn off. Librela has a variable half life, with an average of 19 days. That means 50% is gone in 19 days, 75% is gone in 38 days, and so on.

First picture is from drug's insert - Europe testing info results. Second picture is from FDA adverse event reports. Starting on page 8 of their report you can read all adverse events reported to them. I only put screen shot where death events are listed under subcutaneous administration (which is how it should be administered). 800+ dogs reported DYING from Librela in US over 1 year period (euthanasia and other deaths combined). Given that statistical research shows only 10% or less adverse drug events actually get reported, real number of dogs dead from Librela in US is probably over 8000. There are other serious adverse events in high numbers that leave dogs way worse than before the injection and sometimes that damage is permanent.

So as I said in the beginning - this drug is garbage; I would only consider it as a very last option if everything else fails (and there are MANY safe and effective options to help with and manage arthritis).

(link to FDA adverse events report https://www.fda.gov/media/180522/download )

10/02/2024

Here’s a free downloadable PDF about the hormonal effects of neutering. Know more, sterilize wiser 😻

https://foreverdog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Dexs*xing-pdf.pdf