Neponset Animal Hospital

Transport of dogs, loose
or tethered, in open cargo areas of pickup trucks is not safe. Properly secured,
size-appropriate kennels that are appropriately ventilated and allow climatic
conditions suitable for a dog's breed and conditioning to be maintained are the
preferred means of transport of dogs in open cargo areas of pickup trucks.

The population of dogs and cats in the United States currently exceeds
the capacity of our society to care and provide homes for them as companion
animals. As a result, millions do not have homes and are euthanatized annually
by animal control agencies, humane organizations, and veterinarians in private
practice. Dogs and cats that are not adopted can become victims of trauma,
starvation, or disease. The AVMA concludes that dog and cat population control
is a primary welfare concern of our society.

Neponset Animal Hospital

The AVMA opposes the use of
conventional, unmodified steel jawed leghold traps. Legitimate science and
management practices that necessitate the capture of wildlife should employ the
most humane traps and techniques. Such traps and techniques should reduce injury
and stress, minimize pain and suffering to wildlife, and prevent capture of
nontarget animals.

The AVMA supports enforcement of the Animal Welfare
Act for the protection of animals (as designated by the Secretary of
Agriculture) used for nonagricultural research, testing, teaching, or
exhibition. The AVMA encourages adequate funding for the U.S. Department of
Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to conduct
activities necessary to ensure compliance with the Act.

Neponset Pet Center For our patients’ comfort, we have
separate dog and cat facilities. Sick patients are never kept with our boarding
pets. All the kennels are indoors and are air-conditioned and heated. We have a
large, secure outside fenced play area for the dogs and are very active with all
our boarding pets.

A final positive aspect of neutering your dog is that
neutered pets tend to have fewer health problems. Neutering is the removal of
the testicles. Without these organs, testicular cancer is no longer a concern
and the risk of prostate problems is reduced. For those people who would like to
sterilize their dog but do not wish to alter his appearance, testicular implants
are available.

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