Canine Co-Inventor Loses Cancer Fight For Life For Immediate Release
Buckner, MO - Buck- the 194 lb bloodhound that prompted the idea of testicular implants for pets seven years ago -died today after a 72 hour fight for life.
"We are deeply saddened and will miss Buck a great deal" said Gregg A. Miller, president and founder of the Missouri- based CTI-Neuticles Corporation. Miller said Buck died from complications associated with liver cancer.
Buck is featured on the company's website -and has received national and Worldwide publicity since the products introduction.
Miller said Neuticles were invented due to the trauma he and Buck experienced.
"Buck was seven months-old and as ornery as they came," Miller recalled. "Well- the day came when I had to consider neutering- and was really surprised that the testicles are permanently removed when the pet is neutered." Miller said. "Buck would no longer be Buck!".
Deeply concerned, Miller asked his Missouri veterinarian, Dr R.D. Holder of Independence if implants were available so Buck would look the same.
"I've been a veterinarian for over 45 years and it had never been thought of," Dr Holder said. "I told Gregg it sounded like a very good idea as many pet owners hesitate or even refuse to neuter because of this," he said.
Buck was neutered the traditional way in 1993 - but the final decision to begin research and development of the now patented product and procedures was made when Miller noticed Buck's dissatisfaction by his apparent loss.
"Unquestionably, Buck noticed the change -and it was decided to give pet owners Worldwide an "option" when neutering their beloved pet."
Following two years of research and development costing- in excess of $500,000 - the first commercial implantation was performed on Dec. 20, 1995. Since that time, over 60,000 canines, felines, horses and bulls have been "Neuticled" in all 50 states and 24 countries.
"We've even Neuticled a prairie dog in Kansas, two water buffalo in Colorado and a colony of rats in Louisiana," Miller said. "The first monkey is in two weeks and we're excited to help even monkey's 'look and feel' the same." .
Neuticles are endorsed or recommended by many local, regional and national humane societies Worldwide including the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Private services for Buck the Bloodhound are to be held at Pet Cremation Services of Kansas City
# # # For additional information or media kit contact Gregg Miller 816-650-6655 or email: Neuticles@aol.com
For Questions Or Location Of A Participating Veterinary Clinic Or Hospital In Your Neighborhood Call Toll Free 888-638-8425 Outside of the U.S. Call 816-350-7298
E-mail: Neuticles@aol.com - For Immediate Response
Brings to mind "Johnny Dangerously"
>"Well- the day came when I had to consider neutering- and was really surprised that the testicles are permanently removed when the pet is neutered." Miller said.<
No Sparky, the dog's fam'bly jewels are put in a little jar, and if you want to change your mind, you take 'em out, rinse off the formaldehyde, and sew 'em back in.
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