"Neutered dogs" refers to dogs that have had a surgical procedure called neutering, where their reproductive organs (testicles in males, ovaries and sometimes uterus in females) are removed. It is done to prevent dogs from being able to reproduce and to control their behavior and health.
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Four out of five studies show an increase in prostate cancer
in neutered dogs; however, this cancer arises in only 0.2 % to 0.6 % of the population.
There isn't a culture
of neutering dogs here, so lots of people end up with puppies that they don't want and can't look after.
This is one of the many good reasons for
neutering dogs at a young age, before sexual maturity.
Fortunately for dog owners, this cancer is 100 percent preventable, as it can not develop
on neutered dogs.
He is very cute... you said he would be best with a
male neutered dog... why is this?
If you haven't already, you may want to ask your veterinarian for recommendations
about neutering your dog, especially with regard to the most appropriate age for the surgery.
Simply put, the widespread failure to spay or
neuter dogs results in homelessness, misery, cruelty, and death.
On the other hand,
neutering your dog too early can leave her susceptible to a variety of cancers and some orthopedic disorders.
It's important to point out though that
many neutered dogs may still mount, hike their legs and act aggressively towards other dogs as these behaviors aren't always triggered by hormones.
When
veterinarians neuter dogs young, the growth plates (where bone growth occurs) actually stay open longer than they would if the dog was not neutered.
In the past, we always recommended spaying or
neutering your dog anytime at or after the last set of shots — usually around 4 months of age.
While these updated guidelines have given us cause to extend the acceptable age for neutering some large breeds of dogs, the recommendation to
eventually neuter the dog remain.
Sadly, we must thank the vet associations because spaying and neutering is nearly as profitable as treating the health
problems neutered dogs develop.
Sign a contract that you will spay or
neuter the dog unless you will be actively involved in showing him / her.
It has been shown that
neutered dogs progress much more rapidly from mild to severe cognitive dysfunction than intact males.
The other idea is to spay /
neuter dogs after their second birthday, however, this concept is controversial.
The issues that surround neutering might influence your decision on whether or not to
neuter your dog later, even if you haven't thought much about that yet.
Last but not least,
neutered dogs appear to also be more likely to suffer from adverse reactions to vaccinations.
The convenience and advantages
of neutering dogs that will not be included in a breeding program must be weighed against possible risk associated with neutering.
4 out of 5 studies show an increase in prostate cancer
in neutered dogs; however, this cancer arises in only 0.2 % to 0.6 % of the population.
As a by - product of preventing diseases and behavioral problems, some studies show that
neutered dogs live, on average, almost two years longer than dogs that are not neutered!
This is one of the most important ways to take care of your dog, since
neutering a dog at six months of age can prevent many common dog cancers.
We're told to spay and
neuter our dogs so that they don't bring more puppies into the world, but breeders are bringing more puppies into the world every day.