Is it unhealthy to neuter a dog?
Is it unhealthy to neuter a dog?
A friend suggested neutering/castrating my pup is unhealthy and that it would be better to sterilize via vasectomy. Thoughts?
Re: Is it unhealthy to neuter a dog?
Vasectomy is more risk with surgery and for future health problems, unless he going to be a show dog a vasectomy isn't worth it, once a pup is over 1 years old and is intact the risk for cancer jumps to 28%, prostate even breastcancer (yes males can get breastcancer they do have breast it amazes me how many people are surprised by this) on top of every other cancer, a pup that was desexed between 6 months to a year chance stays at 0.5% that's a huge difference, infection are higher, sex drive (escaping) will be there, can be more territorial or even more protective over a particular person, amongst alot more behaviour, at the end of the day better to be desexed...
Re: Is it unhealthy to neuter a dog?
The tough part is finding a Vet who knows how to 'tie tubes' rather than just take all. Roughly one in four spayed females will suffer incontinence, like my Marley. She came to me as a rescue, and we have had to have her on supplements and meds for 9 years. She was my first spayed female, and it has been a real journey for us. I've always wondered if the incontinence was why she was dumped in a shelter. Will never know.
Re: Is it unhealthy to neuter a dog?
Be responsible and neuter. Pet owners have been doing this for decades without issues. In fact they have developed tools and techniques to alter animals as young as 8weeks old. Personally, I feel that good breeders will get this done prior to animal being sent home. After all, why would they risk you breeding their offspring to a random dog? Especially after they do confirmation shows, vets visits prior to breeding and so much more.
If breeder doesn't even mention altering the animal in the contract - be weary of buying from that person. To keep that shows their true intentions... to make money and not about health and long term care of the animal
If breeder doesn't even mention altering the animal in the contract - be weary of buying from that person. To keep that shows their true intentions... to make money and not about health and long term care of the animal
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