December 4th, 2005
Introducing Neuticles: Fake Testicles for Neutered Dogs
By Alice Hill
RealTechNews
I am going to let the male members of our readership weigh in on this since a) I am a woman and b) own cats. But it seems a vet has developed a set of prosthetic testicles for neutered dogs called Neuticles and he is selling a lot of them. Oh, and he won the Nobel Prize. (Or should I say the very appropriate IG Nobel prize - more like a synthetic award to be exact.)
My question to you: Silly or am I just not getting it? Seems like the dog would care more about the operation than the cosmetics, but let’s hear what you have to say.
What started 10 years ago with an experiment on an unwitting Rottweiler named Max has turned into a thriving mail-order business. And on Thursday night Miller’s efforts earned him a dubious yet strangely coveted honor: the Ig Nobel Prize for medicine. “Considering my parents thought I was an idiot when I was a kid, this is a great honor,” he said. “I wish they were alive to see it.”
The Ig Nobels, given at Harvard University by Annals of Improbable Research magazine, celebrate the humorous, creative and odd side of science. Miller has sold more than 150,000 of his Neuticles, more than doubling his $500,000 investment. The silicone implants come in different sizes, shapes, weights and degrees of firmness. Source: CNN.com
Bob says:
“Miller has sold more than 150,000 of his Neuticles”
Amazing. P.T. Barnum would be proud of this guy.
October 7th, 2005 at 3:59 am
Perros says:
I know they do something similar for humans who accidentally lose a nut.
I guess some people care a lot about their dogs.
-Perros-
October 7th, 2005 at 4:15 am
CR says:
The bar has been raised…
What do you buy for the man who has everything?
Prothetic nuts for his dog…
October 7th, 2005 at 4:32 am
larry says:
I am inclined to say it is goofy, but if it does encourage people to neuter their pets, then it isn’t totally off the wall. And to think this will be this guy’s note of immortality.
October 7th, 2005 at 5:40 am
Bob says:
From the Neuticles website:
“Neuticles allow your pet to retain his natural look, self esteem and aids in the trauma associated with neutering.”
This guy is simply taking advantage of people that already have a propensity to assign human attributes to their animals. People that do this think they are taking “extra-special” care of their animals when the animal couldn’t care less. Animals don’t care about their natural look or their lack of testicles, which has nothing to do with the animal’s self-esteem. While there is physical trauma associated with neutering, the implantation of prosthetic testicles will have absolutely no effect on the animal. It’s only effect may be on the owner who has been told that this is somehow helping Rover get through his surgery.
October 7th, 2005 at 7:07 am
Alice says:
I would think it would put a pet in more of a risk to have to do another operation, or if done at the same time would make healing harder with implanted silicon in the way. I can see men with testicular cancer using these devices, just as women with masectomies use reconstructive implants, but a dog’s self esteem?
October 7th, 2005 at 7:57 am
Lockergnome's Tech News Watch says:
Introducing Neuticles: Fake Testicles For Neutered Dogs
I am going to let the male members of our readership weigh in on this since: I am a woman I own cats. But it seems a vet has developed a set of prosthetic testicles for neutered dogs called Neuticles and he is selling a lot of them. Oh, and he won the …
October 7th, 2005 at 12:31 pm
C Chase says:
Wow, next thing we know there will be breast implants and nose jobs for dogs…
October 7th, 2005 at 2:19 pm
David Johnston says:
That’s utterly ridiculous. I can’t understand why anyone would even come up with something like that!
October 7th, 2005 at 11:15 pm
Sherman Smith says:
This might be great for dog handlers at a dog show but for the rest of us it is a waste of time and money and possibly extend the healing or pain for the animal.
I am a male and you are right, in two words “it’s stupid”.
October 8th, 2005 at 12:02 am
Chuck says:
I am 60 years old and this just proves what I have been saying nearly that long.
IF YOU MAKE IT–SOME IDIOT WILL SURELY BUY IT!
What a nutty product–pardon the pun
October 8th, 2005 at 10:11 am
Ken Tinsley says:
Methinks this doggy nuts thing is for people that have more money than sense. Most likely something the rich and famous just have to have to keep up with the Jones’s.
I just feel sorry for the poor dog that has to go throgh another surgery just to make his master happy about his looks. If PETA wasn’t killing more animals than they saved, they should be having a go at this. (And yes, PETA don’t give a rat’s ass about animals)
October 9th, 2005 at 7:24 pm
Jeff says:
If you’ve been having the enjoyment liking something for a couple of years and all of a sudden it was gone, wouldn’t you be upset! He deserves the IG!
October 10th, 2005 at 11:35 am
Dennis says:
That is just plain stupid. Why would anyone think a dog would care about fake balls?
October 10th, 2005 at 4:33 pm
Jeff says:
I can understand fake testicles. A dog might want some. But why does firmness or size matter? Are their pet owners that would feel or touch their pet’s nether regions?
October 11th, 2005 at 10:20 am
a dog named boo says:
I’m pretty sure that I heard Rush Limbaugh mention this 3 or 4 years ago or more. Old news, no digg.
December 4th, 2005 at 8:06 pm
MJ says:
Recycling?
I mean stories, not tes… , you get the idea.
December 5th, 2005 at 8:47 am
Catfish says:
Actually, these are old. A friend of mine was in vet pharmeutical sales about 3-4 years ago, and I’ve had a pair of Neuticles (unused, of course) on my shelf for a while now. They sold a lot to pet show owners who didn’t want to breed their show dogs, because they were lose points for not being “natural”. The firmness thing is there because, once in a blue moon, the judge will check the dog’s testicles for genital health (lumps, etc…). They’re for a niche market, just like tons of other products. Oh, and they’re actually cheap, too.
December 5th, 2005 at 7:17 pm
MJ says:
I was just noting that the story was posted previously and I wondered if Alice re-posted it after reading ‘Are Men Necessary?’ :-]
December 6th, 2005 at 12:46 pm
tony says:
for the women. if you had to have a breast removed would you have an implant put in its place? or would you not care? and if you wouldn’t care you probably would stuff your bra to compansate for your no breast having side. so please, be realistic about this ladies. you all would love to have a males balls removed so you really could care less about the dog or the subject. all you care about is bitchin and moanin over someone elses decision to do what they want with THEIR pet NOT yours. so to all that don’t like it….cut your balls off and go walk around in public and try not to feel a little different. and ladies cut your breasts off and do the same. Now who’s the hypocrit?
January 18th, 2006 at 10:59 am
Arik says:
What do you buy for the man who has everything?
January 19th, 2006 at 9:23 am
Joanne says:
I have a male dog with testicles that did not drop and I have to have them removed. One of the reasons that I got a big dog was to have protection when I go walking. Some times a male that is nutered is less agressive than one that is not and for my protection I want a dog that appears to be more agressive. Besides that, a male dog with testicles just looks more complete. When you have a big powerful masculine dog, why not complete the picture.
February 10th, 2006 at 12:41 pm
Dan says:
Wow Joanne, you’re an idiot piece of yuppie filth aren’t you?
August 25th, 2006 at 9:46 am
Tony says:
I wonder if I could get St Bernard nuts put in my Dachshund. That would be too cool.
August 25th, 2006 at 10:34 am
Adam says:
Man, I don’t think I’d get ‘em for my dog, but what a great gag gift!
Oh, and Wow #23) Dan, you’re an intolerant and judgmental asshole with nothing positive to say, aren’t you?
August 25th, 2006 at 12:33 pm
Tim says:
So do they like clip on or something?
November 9th, 2006 at 6:43 am
Ed Slayden says:
I’ve got a friend who’s girlfriend keeps his balls locked in her top dresser drawer. I’ve suggested he look into these if he still wants to run with the BIG DOGS!
November 17th, 2006 at 6:17 pm
Trista says:
Yeah I would have to agree that fake testicals are really not necessary on a dog! But unfortunately I have a husband who absolutely does not want to remove our dog’s tests. He drives me crazy about it. So I’m going to try and sway him into getting these for our dog. At least Hunter will look natural and not to mention he will be a lot calmer!!!!
March 29th, 2007 at 6:04 pm
ClapekDodki says:
pelosi
July 16th, 2007 at 7:57 am
all American says:
i think its great. i have a Male American pitbull and am about to send my dog under the knife for the ole “snip snip”. I think this is a good option for us guys that feel bad about having our dogs boys cut off!
September 5th, 2007 at 2:15 pm
steve says:
I think what some of you are missing here is what the dog is missing here. Even dogs get attached to their nuts swinging around and licking on. Trust me, see mine do it every day. He’s pretty smart, and I do beilieve he’ll wonder where his gonads went. I was just thinking he would have some replacement back there at the time of coming out of surgery not for his self efficacy as much as for his having gotten used to them.
September 12th, 2007 at 7:43 am
Relocation says:
Thanks for your articles.
September 25th, 2007 at 2:09 am
pete says:
I think its great it gives the dog his natural look, rather than the flat tire look.
October 6th, 2007 at 5:09 pm
Dora says:
I think it’s weird! Personally, I find neutered dogs much easier on the eyes! Dog testicles are just plain ugly!
December 26th, 2007 at 3:05 pm
Al says:
I recently had my dog nutered. The vet charged an extra $40. to insert these implants during the proceedure.
People know their beloved pet. Their pet can tell them when they are hungry, have a flea, want to play, don’t feel well, hide when approaching the vet’s office or will get excited when driving by or going to the park- why wouldn’t the pet know a familiar body part is missing? Would he know if his foot was cut off? Of course he would- its only common sense.
To you guys that are commenting on this thread, if you dont understand spending the additional $40 to ease the stress on the dog…why dont you lay your nutz on a chop block?
January 21st, 2008 at 8:12 am
Al says:
…to David Johnston, we got your number! Your nick name in high school was “Wild Bill” but I can see that you are ,”Sweet William” now! Why dont you take your poodle, “Missy” and dress her in a nice warm hot pink sweater and take that rine stone collar and priss around the park while you gaze at the boys. You cant understand because you never had a pair anyway. You got sugar in yo socks boy! Now go get your sex change operation and make sure they snip you real close and dont bend over while your at the park….I think your in heat!
January 21st, 2008 at 8:30 am
Al says:
…to Bob, you are sadly mistaken! I adopted a German Shepard from the rescue center about 17 years ago. Named him Bo and the laws here require that you have the shelter dogs nutered within 6 mos. After Bo was nutered, he was noticably depressed and sad after grooming himself. I made a promise to myself that I would never again put an animal through that and I spent the extra $40. for my dog “Drake”. Probably the same that you spend to get your nails done. Read the research on this topic before you spout off, Mr. Girly man! I bet you will vote for Hillary too! Grow a pair if you dare! Until then, dont you have some baking to do?
January 21st, 2008 at 8:44 am
Al says:
…to the “Jackson 4″, Sherman, Chuck, Ken, and Jeff…You clowns are a little lost without your brother Michael, I heard you bought him some boob implants! ABC? EZ as 1,2,3? Now we know why yall choose hop scotch over dodge ball dont we? You boys like the look of female dogs, or is it just a fetish about being in drag? Make sure when you hit that Gay Parade this year that you tuck your stuff in real tight before you sport those assless chaps!
January 21st, 2008 at 8:54 am
Al says:
Hey Adam,
you say you wouldnt get them for your dog but you think they would make ,”A GREAT GAG GIFT”
I think David has a “GAG” gift for you!
He thinks these are “utterly ridiculous”…I bet you would find his Utters to be quite nice tho. Maybe you can meet him at the park…he will be the one with the poodle in hot pink!
January 21st, 2008 at 9:02 am
Al says:
My apologies to Jeff…he was never a member of the “Jackson 4″ insert Dennis in his place! Sorry Jeff!
Trista, you have a sensable husband and a true dog lover. You are a lucky woman. Watch out for Dennis tho…he wants his phone number.
January 21st, 2008 at 9:26 am
Gregg Miller says:
The surgical procedure used on our family pets today was developed in 1802. It has become our culture- again, our culture, to accept emasculation of our beloved pets as being the norm. Neuticles deviates from our culture.
Those who do not have pets or are not pet people find Neuticles outrageous. Those that are pet lovers and hae to put their beloved pet in the car and take to to the vet to be turned into a eunuch find great value and comfort knowing that their pet will come back neutered- but looking exactly the same.
Fact is, tens of thousands of pet owners Worldwide are neutering with Neuticles- owners that simply would not have neutered before as they are oppposed to the traditional form of altering. As a result, PET OVERPOPULATION is being reduced and those pets are living happier, healthier and longer lives.
If anyone has a problem with that- its sad.
March 5th, 2008 at 3:37 am
货架 says:
My apologies to Jeff…he was never a member of the “Jackson 4″ insert Dennis in his place! Sorry Jeff!
Trista, you have a sensable husband and a true dog lover. You are a lucky woman. Watch out for Dennis tho…he wants his phone number.
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August 29th, 2008 at 6:51 am
Sandfleas says:
My dog was neutered and three weeks later he impregnated the neighbors purebreed spitz. (the vet had said that he might not loose fertility for about 6 weeks) that has absolutely no relevance here, but if he had fake testicles I would would have been in a heap of trouble. I did take two of the pups.
November 19th, 2008 at 7:32 am