Zeuterin (non surgical neutering)

[LadybugSam]

Does anybody know anything about this?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zeuterin

Our local shelter has started using this method to neuter dogs. I hadn't heard about it before at all, its basically a local injection that will permanently sterilize a male dog. It costs less and doesn't require anesthesia. Its basically sterile water and zinc.

It sounds too good to be true, but if this worked, it sounds like a great option in controlling the pet population.

One drawback that i see, is that it doesn't seem to affect testosterone production like a classic nueter and i wonder if it will fix any of the behavioral problems that people have with unneutered male dogs (roaming, agression, etc.)

Does anybody here know anything more about this procedure?

[rcsmom]

Hum I havent heard of this but I would imagine if it does
not affect testosterone levels then the male dog behavior would still exist

[LadybugSam]

oh, i found another article, and i think it answers my question

http://www.vetstreet.com/our-pet-exp...uter-male-dogs

For people who cannot fathom the thought of their dog living without testicles, Zeuterin™ may be the solution because the organs remain in place after sterilization. On the other hand, if the primary goal of neutering is elimination of negative male behaviors such as roaming and aggression, surgery may still be the procedure of choice. Zeuterin™ does not completely eliminate testosterone production within the testicles, although it does reduce it by up to 50 percent. Surgical neutering drops testosterone production to zero

[domesticzookeeper]

Having known quite a few people who keep healthy, well-behaved, and not at all problematic intact male dogs, the thought of a little extra testosterone wouldn't worry me that much In fact, especially for young dogs this would seem like a great way to prevent unwanted litters without entirely cutting off testosterone's positive effects on bone and muscle growth

[Soliloquy]

This is REALLY good news to me! De-sexing in Europe is rare and they don't have a pet population problem nor ill-mannered dogs. De-sexing, especially before puberty, has been indicated in hip dysplasia as well as fatal endocrine problems. The sex hormones regulate more than the sex drive. http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites...g-effects.aspx

This is a really informative video, from a vet who used to work at an animal shelter and was ADAMANT about de-sexing, until she saw the effects. It's pretty emotional, she is holding back tears at a few points. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enPCZA1WFKY