OH. MY. WORD! Pet owners... have you heard about "Neuticles"?!!

[Lynn B]

http://www.neuticles.com/index1.html

I think I have now officially heard of everything!

 

[FireGoddess]

I have seen ads for it. Totally cracks me up!!

 

[Lynn B]

Date: 8/1/2007 3:36:34 PM
Author: FireGoddess
I have seen ads for it. Totally cracks me up!!

I know! I know!

(With all due respect to any neuticle-buyers, of course!)

 

[Miranda]

HaHa!!! DH wanted to get them for our dog. Then he heard stories that they ''clack'' on the floor when the dog sits........Ewwwwwwwww!!!!!!!!

 

[rainbowtrout]

OK, first of all, I HIGHLY doubt that pets have an evolved enough concept of masculinity/manhood to be "emotionally traumatized" following a neuter

Secondly, if this were an animal with high enough EQ and/or IQ to have this sort of emotional pain, and you neutered them, and gave them implants, do we not think that would be able to tell the difference???


LOL!

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 8/1/2007 3:30:40 PM
Author:Lynn B
http://www.neuticles.com/index1.html

I think I have now officially heard of everything!

I have heard of neuticles....

 

[MichelleCarmen]

Date: 8/1/2007 3:52:56 PM
Author: Miranda
HaHa!!! DH wanted to get them for our dog. Then he heard stories that they ''clack'' on the floor when the dog sits........Ewwwwwwwww!!!!!!!!

lol My husband joked about these for our cats. Luckily even after being fixed, both of my male cats have enough self-esteem to be ultra lovers and cuddle every night w/me in bed! lol

 

[Lynn B]

Haha, I am stilll *CRACKING UP* over this! Apparently, some Americans have just a little too much money!

I was also thinking... isn't it rather "ironic" that an uber-*conscientious* pet owner who chose neuticles for their pet would look to some people like they were in fact, irresponsible pet owners! (As in, "Get your dog fixed, dude! Don'tcha know there's a population explosion!")

Well, anyway, I guess I won't be popping for a pea-sized pair for little Boo. i don't think he's TOO self-conscious, and besides, $1K can buy some serious ***BLING***!!!

 

[Gypsy]

You know. All the $$ invested in that asinine product could have been used for something that actually enhances the actual health of animals. Like research of feline lukemia or FIV. Or into spay nueter services. Something worthwhile.

 

[Haven]

I cannot believe this! Wow . . . that''s really all I can say to that!

 

[rainbowtrout]

Gypsy: Yes, or FIP, or any other number of animal welfare concerns. Grrr. I have the distinct feeling that this product is to make the (male) owner feel better. I mean, I don''t have the anatomy in question, but I would hope that if I were a man I could just *get over it*

 

[Gypsy]

Date: 8/1/2007 5:42:29 PM
Author: rainbowtrout
Gypsy: Yes, or FIP, or any other number of animal welfare concerns. Grrr. I have the distinct feeling that this product is to make the (male) owner feel better. I mean, I don''t have the anatomy in question, but I would hope that if I were a man I could just *get over it*

I know right. I mean, it''s hilarious.. but because it''s such a sad commentary on our societal priorities.

 

[rainbowtrout]

Viagra took about 3 months to get FDA approval, but look how long, say, the HPV vaccine took. God forbid we prevent little girls from getting cancer, but giving old men heart attacks seems to be OK.

So it is funny, but sad too

 

[Gypsy]

Date: 8/1/2007 5:46:41 PM
Author: rainbowtrout
Viagra took about 3 months to get FDA approval, but look how long, say, the HPV vaccine took. God forbid we prevent little girls from getting cancer, but giving old men heart attacks seems to be OK.

So it is funny, but sad too

Yup. Totally agree. Frustrating as all heck.

 

[door knob solitaire]

What worries me is if the dog gets lost and found and rescued...won''t the new owner think it has to be neutered? The vet doesn''t actually do an exam...they just get in there and remove them.

I agree it is for the human owner. I saw a piece once that the human owner was shopping size like a woman would the cup size on a implant surgery. He was holding them up to the dog for size. Asking how large can he go. Ugggh.

Not on board with this thing. I do see humor in it...just don''t like a vet that would agree to do it.

DKS

 

[poshpepper]

Date: 8/1/2007 3:52:56 PM
Author: Miranda
HaHa!!! DH wanted to get them for our dog. Then he heard stories that they ''clack'' on the floor when the dog sits........Ewwwwwwwww!!!!!!!!

Ahhhahahaa!!! That made me literally LOL!


Seriously, this product is not for pets its for humans... dogs and cats don''t care that they don''t have visible testes... LOL

 

[sumbride]

I imagine the same people that buy these also buy the ones that go on their cars/trucks. Have you seen THOSE? disgusting.

My new little kitty is being neutered tomorrow and he will NOT be getting neuticles! (thread to follow soon!)

 

[dtnyc]

These were just written up in Business Week mag- in an article about the economy surrounding pets, pet care, etc. and how much we spend on our pets.
I think it''s a ridiculous product- someone has made a lot of money off of them though.

 

[lumpkin]

Date: 8/1/2007 7:00:53 PM
Author: door knob solitaire
What worries me is if the dog gets lost and found and rescued...won''t the new owner think it has to be neutered? The vet doesn''t actually do an exam...they just get in there and remove them.

I agree it is for the human owner. I saw a piece once that the human owner was shopping size like a woman would the cup size on a implant surgery. He was holding them up to the dog for size. Asking how large can he go. Ugggh.

Not on board with this thing. I do see humor in it...just don''t like a vet that would agree to do it.

DKS

I was thinking the same thing.

Along with the pet plastic surgery and pet spas. Good grief -- that money could be so much better spent....

 

[FireGoddess]

Date: 8/1/2007 7:13:09 PM
Author: sumbride
I imagine the same people that buy these also buy the ones that go on their cars/trucks. Have you seen THOSE? disgusting.

WHA?!

 

[Aloros]

I feel like this is the sort of product that should be accompanied by a corny commercial and a bad jingle:

"Neuticles, neuticles, oh what fun!
Give ''em to your puppy, ''cuz he''s got none!
Feeling insecure about your own man-jewels?
Put a pair on your dog, as big as a mule''s!"

 

[Dee*Jay]

Date: 8/2/2007 3:59:34 PM
Author: Aloros
I feel like this is the sort of product that should be accompanied by a corny commercial and a bad jingle:

''Neuticles, neuticles, oh what fun!
Give ''em to your puppy, ''cuz he''s got none!
Feeling insecure about your own man-jewels?
Put a pair on your dog, as big as a mule''s!''

And speaking of a *bad jingle*, the beginning of a naughty limmerick comes to mind.

There once was a dog from Madrass
Who''s ba**s were made out of brass...

(You can fill in the rest for yourself!

)

 

[sumbride]

Date: 8/2/2007 3:02:59 PM
Author: FireGoddess

Date: 8/1/2007 7:13:09 PM
Author: sumbride
I imagine the same people that buy these also buy the ones that go on their cars/trucks. Have you seen THOSE? disgusting.

WHA?!

Just google "truck testicles"... I can''t put it up from my work computer but they are so gross!!

 

[Dee*Jay]

Date: 8/2/2007 4:27:42 PM
Author: sumbride

Date: 8/2/2007 3:02:59 PM
Author: FireGoddess

Date: 8/1/2007 7:13:09 PM
Author: sumbride
I imagine the same people that buy these also buy the ones that go on their cars/trucks. Have you seen THOSE? disgusting.

WHA?!

Just google ''truck testicles''... I can''t put it up from my work computer but they are so gross!!

 

[mercoledi]

Date: 8/2/2007 4:31:51 PM
Author: Dee*Jay

Date: 8/2/2007 4:27:42 PM

Author: sumbride

Date: 8/2/2007 3:02:59 PM

Author: FireGoddess

Date: 8/1/2007 7:13:09 PM

Author: sumbride

I imagine the same people that buy these also buy the ones that go on their cars/trucks. Have you seen THOSE? disgusting.

WHA?!

Just google ''truck testicles''... I can''t put it up from my work computer but they are so gross!!

ew.