Esterilsol™: The New Neuter, Part 2
In Esterilsol™: The New Neuter, Part 1, non-surgical sterilization, its benefits in terms of a dog’s health, and the cost benefits for the rescue community was introduced by Joe Tosini, CEO of Ark Sciences, makers of Esterilsol™. Today, I’d like to introduce you to somebody who doesn’t work for the company.
MEET DR. WEEDON
On March 31, Dr. G. Robert Weedon, DVM, MPH, said to rescue organization representatives attending an ACES workshop at the Helen Woodward Animal Center, “I have personal experience with Esterilsol™ and I would personally like to see it used in shelters here in the United States. Why?”
The short answer is that he believes chemical castration is more healthful for dogs than surgical castration. He offers specifics on the injection procedure as compared with surgical sterilization as well as the cost and time benefit for rescue organizations. Ultimately, he stresses the importance of evidence-based decision making, outlining compelling statistics in favor of Esterilsol™ in the face of traditional beliefs.
As I mentioned in my introductory post, Dr. Weedon is not an employee of Ark Sciences, although he does train on how to use it. His interests are rooted in dog health, animal overpopulation, and rabies control with credentials as follows:
- Shelter Veterinarian with the Champaign County Humane Society
- Veterinary Outreach Coordinator with the Alliance for Rabies Control
- Board Vice-Chair for the Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs
Watch to learn more …
ESTERILSOL™ PRESENTATION, PART 2
This presentation was made by Dr. Weedon, DVM, MPH and Joe Tosini, CEO of Ark Sciences, maker of Esterilsol™, to the Helen Woodward Animal Center ACES program on March 31st. (It will be made there again in July.)
STILL TO COME
Come back Friday for more Q&As between Dr. Weedon and ACES attendees. And Dawn Niebuhr, experienced breeder and owner of Creekside Kennel for more than 20 years, responds to a question that arose during Ark Sciences’ chat at Bark Out Loud Weekly about the impact of Esterilsol™ on behavior.
- May 09: Esterilsol™: The New Neuter, Part 1
- May 11: Esterilsol™: The New Neuter, Part 2
- May 13: Esterilsol™: The New Neuter, Part 3
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Wow… really interesting series of posts! I had no idea that this was out there as an option.
What is the research behind chemical castration and the behavioural changes in dogs VS surgical castration? Will dogs chemically castrated still have a tendency to mount, spread TVT…? What about levels of aggression since testosterone levels are still present? If 20,000 dogs have been chehmically castrated in Mexico, has there been an impact study done to see how or if at all it helped the dog overpopulation problem? How long are the dogs followed after chemical castration to ensure no necrosis, one to two weeks?
Just wondering!
Judith
Hi Judith, I just posted part 3 of the series. If that doesn't satisfy your questions, you are welcome to visit ArkSciences.com and ask the company directly. They are very open and happy to have a dialog with you. That's how I got all my information.