- Prescription Ovaban is an oral contraceptive given to dogs in pill form. The pills are administered at the beginning of the heat cycle to delay fertility.
- Prescription Cheque Drops are liquid, oral contraceptives given to dogs for the 30 days prior to heat. When used properly, they prevent fertility.
- A female dog's heat cycle can be unpredictable, so it is difficult to administer the pills or drops in a timely fashion.
- Side effects of canine oral contraceptives can be severe. They include infertility, liver damage, vaginal infections, weight gain, skin problems, behavioral changes and other undesirable results.
- Non-surgical birth control is also available for male dogs through a testicular implant, which is called Suprelorin. The implant is not yet available in the United States.
- Having your pet spayed or neutered is a safer, more reliable and cost-effective alternative to other contraceptives. Non-surgical birth control should only be used for dogs that will be bred in the future.
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