At the end of series four, thalidomide was prescribed by Doctor Turner for a mother suffering from a serious form of morning sickness called hyperemesis gravidarum (the same suffered by the Duchess of Cambridge during her pregnancies.) And it's a storyline which has run throughout series five.
Many pet owners opt to spay or neuter their pets, and spaying and neutering are important for reducing pet overpopulation. If you decide to spay or neuter your pet, you have options.Discuss the options with your veterinarian so you can make a decision that's right for you, your family and your pet.he good news is that responsible pet owners can make a difference. By having your dog or cat sterilized, you will do your part to prevent the birth of unwanted puppies and kittens. Spaying and neutering prevent unwanted litters and may reduce many of the behavioral problems associated with the mating instinct.
1 I take about 5-10 minutes to neuter a female puppy of about 9 weeks of age compared to about 15-25 minutes for an older female and even longer if she is large-breed, obese, in-heat or pregnant. 2  The post-anaesthetic recovery time is quicker and there is less bleeding associated with an early spay or neuter procedure.. Canine spaying pros and cons-the reasons for and against spaying a dog. 2a. The benefits of dog spaying (the pros of dog spaying) - reasons for spaying your dog.2b. The disadvantages of desexing (the cons of dog spaying) - why some people choose not to spay their female dogs.