Macy’s Shop for a Cause
SAVE money and Support Texas Litter Control

Every year Macy’s chooses local non profit organization to take part in their  annual shop for a cause event! Texas Litter Control will be selling the 25% savings passes for the event on Saturday August 24th 2013. TLC keeps all the proceeds from the sales and you SAVE 25 % on regular, sale & clearance items _ even most brands usually excluded!

You can purchase the passes at the clinic, at upcoming events ( see Events page) or email us at Crivera@texaslittercontrol.org.

*** Low Prices at TLC & Saving Passes for Macy’s***  Saving You money makes my day!

Offer is good Monday though Thursday only.  This offer is valid April 30th through May 9th, 2013.

To book an appointment, visit our website http://www.texaslittercontrol.org or call us at 832-510-7622.

Space is limited.  Offer does not apply to feral cat packages or grant/voucher programs.  Offer applies on a first come first serve basis as space is available so book your appointment quickly!

Did you know that neutering male cats cuts down on the strength of the smell of their urine significantly?  It helps with preventing cat fights, marking/spraying behavior and the risk of testicular cancer.

Join TLC at our May 25th fund-raiser! We are hosting a crawfish boil and recycling drive. Join us for bugs and bring your ink jet cartridges, toner cartridges, old cell phones, and media items (books, DVDs, CDs, blu-rays, etc.)

We are also asking for cat and dog food donations preferably Purina products. Help us with a head count by registering at this link…

http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=spehm9kab&oeidk=a07e7cawhz9211f7286

Texas Litter Control has added Trifexis to our pharmacy. Trifexis is a monthly all in one flea and heartworm prevention pill. Heartworms are caused by mosquitos. It is so important that all dogs stay on monthly heartworm prevention!

Zeuterin is an FDA-approved Zinc solution which is injected into each testicle in order to permanently sterilize dogs.  The current label states 3-10 months of age, but is expecting to be licensed in the US for all dogs by 3rd quarter of 2013.  The procedure only requires light sedation and can be performed while the pet owner waits.

As with any alternative, there are pros and cons to chemical sterilization verses the neutering surgical procedure.  The following information comes from the Texas State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners:

What Is Sterilization?

“Sterilization” is the surgical removal of the reproductive organs of a dog or cat or the use of non-surgical methods and technologies approved by the U.S.F.D.A. or the U.S. Department of Agriculture to permanently render the animal unable to reproduce.  Following sterilization, the female dog or cat will not be able to have puppies or kittens, and the male dog or cat will not be able to make a female dog or cat pregnant.

What Methods of Sterilization Are Available Currently?

Surgical Sterilization ** spaying and neutering: the removal of the reproductive organs (ovaries and uterus of the female; testicles of the male)

Chemical Sterilization ** the use of chemical compounds which, when injected, will sterilize the animal (currently available only for male dogs)

What Are The Advantages and Disadvantages Of Each Method?

Advantages of Surgical Sterilization:

• previously was the only approved method and is widely used by veterinarians
• considered safe in most cases
• may reduce hormone-related diseases such as testicular cancer or prostate disease
• may decrease unwanted secondary behavior characteristics such as roaming, marking or aggression

Disadvantages of Surgical Sterilization:

• involves risk of complications from anesthesia and surgery
• longer recovery times and the need for post-operative care and observation
• side effects, such as vomiting, loss of appetite, lethargy, and diarrhea, are possible

Advantages of Chemical Sterilization:

• relatively painless (usually used with sedation) and quick procedure
• eliminates risk of complications from anesthesia and surgery
• need for post-procedure care and observation is minimal
• considered safe in most cases

Disadvantages of Chemical Sterilization:

• may not reduce hormone-related diseases such as testicular cancer or prostate disease to the same extent that surgical sterilization may do so
• allows for some continued testosterone production that may not decrease unwanted characteristics such as roaming, marking, or aggression and fighting to the same extent that surgical sterilization may do so
• side effects, such as vomiting, loss of appetite, lethargy, and diarrhea, are possible

REMEMBER – Only a licensed veterinarian can legally sterilize your adopted dog or cat. We provide this information paper to assist you in discussing with your veterinarian which sterilization method is better for your pet. We wish you and your pet many happy years together!

http://tbvme.state.tx.us/Sterilization.php

To avoid waiting in a long line, book an appointment for wellness services. To make an appointment online, click on the MAKE AN APPOINTMENT button at the top right corner of the screen. Register and select your appointment time. You can also call us to book at 832-510-7622.

The Homeless Pet Placement League has grant money for free roaming cats.  If you cannot afford to fix your cat and you are in Spring, Tomball, or Humble, contact Debby Ryan at dcrhotx@aol.com.

Texas Litter Control just got a WookieBooks bin!  If you have used books, DVDs, CDs, and Blu-rays, you can bring them up to the clinic and drop them in our big yellow drop box.  Proceeds of this box are first being used to purchase an additional equipment for the clinic.  Thank you for your support!

Unfortunately we will not be opening this week.  We are rescheduling appointments to accomodate everyone.  Since we haven’t been able to open the physical clinic, we decided to do a vaccination clinic at the dog adoption tent from 10am to 3pm.  Please come out and join us for vaccinations, heartworm testing, vet exams, etc.  We will be offering our full wellness services!  You can see a full list of services under our Dog Pricing and Pet Cat Pricing links.  We look forward to meeting you!