Birth control for dogs?

the neutering is much cheaper…...in the long run.

Yes, apparently there is a form of birth control pill for dogs. Just like the human version, there is a long list of side effects.

If it were my dog and was planning to use her for breeding purposes, I’d monitor her outdoor activities vs. putting her on medication that could negatively impact her health. If there were no plans to breed, I’d have her spayed.

I don’t see how it would be that effective. As with any pills or medication, someone will forget to give it to them. Spay or neuter would be most effective.

I think that spaying and neutering are much the best alternatives. When your dog goes into heat, the odor goes all around the neighborhood.

Herbs are not 100% effective.

I see.. hmm.. thank all , in the meantime I’ll look for more info and welcome more answers.
These answers you gave me are useful indeed.
Only I’d like to know more about the side effects… the precautions, cause and effect,etc.. of the temporary birth control methods.
of course as @marinelife mentioned herbs are not always effective.
But I am quite against spaying / neutering / castration.
You see I’ve got seven dogs, I need to move soon into another flat BUT I do keep in mind the fact that one day it could be possible for them to reproduce.
Of course I do not want to make such a definitive decision for them, rendering them unable to reproduce for life.
I’m not sure.

What’s certain is that I’ve put myself in crap by finding and adopting all these pups I found in the streets…

I don’t know, sterilisation might the the ultimate and wisest thing to do, though..

long sigh
@chyna @Pied_Pfeffer @jazmina88 thanks again…—please do continue to share your opinions if you fell like it..
it might help quite a bit.—

7 dogs…
what a kind soul you are. Maybe you could work with a rescue group or a vet that would give you great discounts on the surgery.
There are so many animals without a home…..for their protection and their unborn puppies protection, spaying is good. They can still have a full life without puppies.

@Anatelostaxus : I’m just curious… why are you against spaying/neutering? I know that you don’t want them to not have the choice to reproduce (sorry about my grammar, I just woke up), but other than that…

First of all, a nod to you for having taken in not one, but seven stray dogs. It is not cheap to own a pet.

You are more than welcome for any assistance provided. If you haven’t, please click on the link provided in my response (it’s in red) to read about the side effects of putting a dog on birth control pills. The best advice though is listed at the bottom. Contact a veterinarian who can talk you through all of the options.

I grew up with a slew of dogs, and the only ones that weren’t spayed or neutered immediately were the two we allowed to breed one time. Then, each were taken care of through surgery.

The thing to consider is that dogs cannot and do not think of the consequences of breeding like people do. As an owner of a pet, it is your responsibility to make that call. My parents knew that there was a demand for our pups. If you don’t, then the safest and most reliable way is to have them spayed/neutered. They are put under for the surgery, are a bit sensitive for a short period of time, and we never had any complications.

I’d go with the spaying and neutering thing, myself, since it’s cheap, effective and permanent.

Think of the consequences, otherwise, if a bitch missed a few pills and then, after an amorous canine encounter, missed its period. How would it even know to get onto Fluther and ask, “Am I pregnant?” “Should I tell him?” “What do I say to my parents?” and so forth.

And without thumbs, it’s unlikely in the highest degree that you’ll ever get a male dog to use a condom properly, if it were even willing to try. (And really, without any support obligation or social stigma, what would even be his incentive?)

Stick with the tried and true.

@Anatelostaxus If you have seven dogs, you have an absolute imperative to spay and neuter them.

They should not reproduce.

How do you think they got homeless and needed adopting? The world is filled with unwanted cats and dogs.

The only responsible thing to do is spay and neuter them.

spaying and neutering also helps the odds that females won’t get breast cancer and males not get prostate cancer. It’s really cheap insurance and if you are the best friend your dogs can have, I don’t think the fact they will never reproduce will bother them at all.

While waiting for my dogs at the groomers, I read one of their pamphlets on the subject. According to their research spaying/neutering can increase a dogs lifespan by a significant amount of time. It also reduces the chances of some health issues as @woodcutter said.

Agree with @woodcutter and @WestRiverrat. My vet told me that even one cycle of estrus would increase my puppy’s chances of getting breast cancer. Needless to say, I had her spayed before she ever went into heat.

I’ve never neutered any of the dogs I’ve had, and they have always lived long and healthy lives. I’ve owned (and own) male dogs, and the reason I don’t neuter them is because I find they are better guard dogs and have more energy when they’re unneutered. But if you want a more quiet and docile housepet, neutering and spaying is the cheaper and more reliable option. The operation extends their lives by preventing the animals (especially male animals) from roaming and getting into trouble, and for females, prevents them from getting certain forms of cancer (mamillary, for example).

Usually spaying and neutering result in a happier and more balanced animal. It means that their brain doesn’t have to go in to the sexsexsexsexsex mode and they can avoid the stress and discomfort of not having reproduced when they were in heat.