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So can we talk about castration for dogs for a moment?

Well, yes, and before you all wince and cross your legs, things have changed, okay?

They really have. Turns out the old snip-snip approach isn't the one-size-fits-all answer anymore.

In fact, new veterinary guidelines recommend that vets should move away from recommending

surgical castration in dogs as a blanket policy.

Instead, vets should be having tailored conversations with dog owners about the best route for

your pup.

Exactly.

There are pros and cons and it's about doing what's right for your dog, not just

what's been done forever.

Well, there's a temporary medical implant that provides the benefits of castration without

the palaver of surgery or anaesthetic. It's simple, smart and can be done in a regular vet visit.

You can try it out with your vet and see how your individual dog responds before making a big decision. It's really clever stuff.

Ask your vet about the medical implant at your next visit. It's good to know all the options, especially when it comes to something this important.

Yeah, have a good proper chat with your vet.

And hopefully in the future, he'll be able to offer exactly the same treatment for the man in your life.

Are we braced? We're braced, Judith. We're braced for episode 299.

Neither of us have any clue how we've managed it.

We don't know. Well, we realize how Daisy manages it because she kicks us off. She presses all the buttons.

Yes. And then she goes away. She goes away and she lies down in a dark corner.

I hope she does. I'm hoping that she does. She comes back about an hour down in a dark corner. I hope she does.

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