Benefits of Neutering Male Dog??
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captaincoot
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Not for sure if theirs any side affects in dogs. But blackclouds been neutered
And all he does is seat around and read tire and fire hydrant books
Sorry guys just couldn't pass it up. But he was fixed
And all he does is seat around and read tire and fire hydrant books Sorry guys just couldn't pass it up. But he was fixed
neutering male dog
Am finding there's lots of research that's been done on this simply by "googling" the subject. Dogs that are prone to Hip issues - the risk increases, as does other health complications in certain breeds.
While they may mark and roam less, I'm not convinced that there are enough benefits for neutering. And I believe my vet charges about $300. I didn't neuter the first four Golden's I owned, but did have some health problems with the last two. Blindness and kidney issues.
Jon
Am finding there's lots of research that's been done on this simply by "googling" the subject. Dogs that are prone to Hip issues - the risk increases, as does other health complications in certain breeds.
While they may mark and roam less, I'm not convinced that there are enough benefits for neutering. And I believe my vet charges about $300. I didn't neuter the first four Golden's I owned, but did have some health problems with the last two. Blindness and kidney issues.
Jon
DougB
New member
The research about this is all over the board, and tends to reflect the bias of whoever paid for it. There are pros and cons to either decision.
An article by Laura Sanborn titled Long-Term Health Risks and Benefits Associated with Spay / Neuter in Dogs Reviews medical research and gives both sides of the problem. It's about 12 pages long, and leaves you confused. If you trust your vet, talk with him.
SUMMARY
An objective reading of the veterinary medical literature reveals a complex situation with respect to the long-
term health risks and benefits associated with spay/neuter in dogs. The evidence shows that spay/neuter
correlates with both positive AND adverse health effects in dogs. It also suggests how much we really do
not yet understand about this subject.
On balance, it appears that no compelling case can be made for neutering most male dogs, especially
immature male dogs, in order to prevent future health problems. The number of health problems associated
with neutering may exceed the associated health benefits in most cases.
On the positive side, neutering male dogs
•
eliminates the small risk (probably <1%) of dying from testicular cancer
•
reduces the risk of non-cancerous prostate disorders
•
reduces the risk of perianal fistulas
•
may possibly reduce the risk of diabetes (data inconclusive)
On the negative side, neutering male dogs
•
if done before 1 year of age, significantly increases the risk of osteosarcoma (bone cancer); this is a
common cancer in medium/large and larger breeds with a poor prognosis.
•
increases the risk of cardiac hemangiosarcoma by a factor of 1.6
•
triples the risk of hypothyroidism
•
increases the risk of progressive geriatric cognitive impairment
•
triples the risk of obesity, a common health problem in dogs with many associated health problems
•
quadruples the small risk (<0.6%) of prostate cancer
•
doubles the small risk (<1%) of urinary tract cancers
•
increases the risk of orthopedic disorders
•
increases the risk of adverse reactions to vaccinations
For female dogs, the situation is more complex. The number of health benefits associated with spaying may
exceed the associated health problems in some (not all) cases. On balance, whether spaying improves the
odds of overall good health or degrades them probably depends on the age of the female dog and the
relative risk of various diseases in the different breeds.
The basic rules of thumb appear to be to S/N if you do not intend to breed the dog. Wait until the dog has matured before having the operation.
An article by Laura Sanborn titled Long-Term Health Risks and Benefits Associated with Spay / Neuter in Dogs Reviews medical research and gives both sides of the problem. It's about 12 pages long, and leaves you confused. If you trust your vet, talk with him.
SUMMARY
An objective reading of the veterinary medical literature reveals a complex situation with respect to the long-
term health risks and benefits associated with spay/neuter in dogs. The evidence shows that spay/neuter
correlates with both positive AND adverse health effects in dogs. It also suggests how much we really do
not yet understand about this subject.
On balance, it appears that no compelling case can be made for neutering most male dogs, especially
immature male dogs, in order to prevent future health problems. The number of health problems associated
with neutering may exceed the associated health benefits in most cases.
On the positive side, neutering male dogs
•
eliminates the small risk (probably <1%) of dying from testicular cancer
•
reduces the risk of non-cancerous prostate disorders
•
reduces the risk of perianal fistulas
•
may possibly reduce the risk of diabetes (data inconclusive)
On the negative side, neutering male dogs
•
if done before 1 year of age, significantly increases the risk of osteosarcoma (bone cancer); this is a
common cancer in medium/large and larger breeds with a poor prognosis.
•
increases the risk of cardiac hemangiosarcoma by a factor of 1.6
•
triples the risk of hypothyroidism
•
increases the risk of progressive geriatric cognitive impairment
•
triples the risk of obesity, a common health problem in dogs with many associated health problems
•
quadruples the small risk (<0.6%) of prostate cancer
•
doubles the small risk (<1%) of urinary tract cancers
•
increases the risk of orthopedic disorders
•
increases the risk of adverse reactions to vaccinations
For female dogs, the situation is more complex. The number of health benefits associated with spaying may
exceed the associated health problems in some (not all) cases. On balance, whether spaying improves the
odds of overall good health or degrades them probably depends on the age of the female dog and the
relative risk of various diseases in the different breeds.
The basic rules of thumb appear to be to S/N if you do not intend to breed the dog. Wait until the dog has matured before having the operation.
Shadow
Banned
think you posted on another forum about your 6.5 month old- way to young to even consider it- get a grip on that pup- show you and not he is the boss- baby a real youngster and continue- you will loose-
health benifits- none- unless your choosen breed/line has some issues
there are other benifits- like
does yours roam looking for females
does yours fight and feels dominate over other male dogs
is he so headstrong that he feels he needs to dominate other dogs
is he basically looking to be the dominate dog in other encounters with other dogs
is he marking the yard and house as his territory
is he biting or nipping at authority
then you might consider it- but only after your male reaches 2 years old-
your problem- deal with a youngster who is challenging you and learn how to have the upper hand- read your young dog
health benifits- none- unless your choosen breed/line has some issues
there are other benifits- like
does yours roam looking for females
does yours fight and feels dominate over other male dogs
is he so headstrong that he feels he needs to dominate other dogs
is he basically looking to be the dominate dog in other encounters with other dogs
is he marking the yard and house as his territory
is he biting or nipping at authority
then you might consider it- but only after your male reaches 2 years old-
your problem- deal with a youngster who is challenging you and learn how to have the upper hand- read your young dog
snipped
Guess the effects depend if you are the dog or not...........
Seriously, if you have it done to your k9, watching the dogs weight COULD
BE PARAMOUNT. I have had two dogs (both hunters) one was a Springer
the other a French Britt. Both turned into food gluttons afterward.
Had to limit amount of food taken in by both. Otherwise no real effect on drive, stamina, or hunting. Both were around 2 yrs. of age when snipped.
Guess the effects depend if you are the dog or not...........
Seriously, if you have it done to your k9, watching the dogs weight COULD
BE PARAMOUNT. I have had two dogs (both hunters) one was a Springer
the other a French Britt. Both turned into food gluttons afterward.
Had to limit amount of food taken in by both. Otherwise no real effect on drive, stamina, or hunting. Both were around 2 yrs. of age when snipped.
Gatzby
Well-known member
I had to fix one of my boys, he had a bad experiance with a fence He did loose a little zip. He is easier to feed during stressful times and rarely devlops loose stools anymore. So there has been good and bad. Givin the choice I will not neuter any of my dogs. If I had a female I probably would spay to avoid spotting and possible ill timed heat cycles.
He did loose a little zip. He is easier to feed during stressful times and rarely devlops loose stools anymore. So there has been good and bad. Givin the choice I will not neuter any of my dogs. If I had a female I probably would spay to avoid spotting and possible ill timed heat cycles.
moellermd
Super Moderator
I have heard the argument that these benefits are largely negated because by 2 these behaviors have already been learned.
I have never had a two year old dog fixed so do not know first hand if this is true.
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Shadow
Banned
I've never cut a male- I've never had a problem male- but I know some that did and for exactly the reasons I stated- it worked- guess if one doesn't believe it changes a dog- have one cut- if one doesn't believe and has no intention of breeding- have one cut- seems one would know one way or the other- correct
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FCSpringer
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Ding ding ding a smart knowledgeable post there.:thumbsup:
Each dog is different.There is various reasons to or not too. 10 vets and 10 answers. I personallyy don't but I have personal reasons. Now if a dog would display aggressivee behavior, then I would. If the dog is wild or unruly, I would. It can help with the testosterone level causing some of this behavior. It can also lead to not so desirable traits like, fat dog. weight gain can get ugly. There is so many out comes it is hard to predict. If you want the right answer for your dog, don't just ask an intern vet, call a reproductive specialist. They will give you the best answer for the dog in hand. They are all over the US, most likely one you can drive to. I believe this is the way to go instead of just a local hack job to gitter done. Many dogs benefitt from being left in tact.
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I cut my male at about 14 months, now almost 3 years old, he is still fit and trim, full of energy, hunts like crazy. Vet wanted to cut at 6 months the breeder told me not before 1 year. I moved in between times and took him to my current vet and he agreed with the breeder about not before 1 year.
Consider this, especially if you live in town, your male dog is going to smell every dog that comes into heat. Imagine yourself walking in a kennel or on a chain, super "excited" all the time not being able to do a thing about it. It would about drive a guy crazy with lust. To me that is kinda torture. So if the dog is cut he doesn't get "excited" about a dog in heat anymore. it may sound kind of funny but this is the reason that put me over the fence. I had an 85# intact Lab 15 years ago that would break a chain if a dog was in heat. After his second "break out" I got him cut at 4 years old. Never had a problem again.
If your not going to breed the dog on purpose, do like Bob Barker says, nothing sadder than a litter of unwanted pups having to get knocked over the head.
Consider this, especially if you live in town, your male dog is going to smell every dog that comes into heat. Imagine yourself walking in a kennel or on a chain, super "excited" all the time not being able to do a thing about it. It would about drive a guy crazy with lust. To me that is kinda torture. So if the dog is cut he doesn't get "excited" about a dog in heat anymore. it may sound kind of funny but this is the reason that put me over the fence.
I had an 85# intact Lab 15 years ago that would break a chain if a dog was in heat. After his second "break out" I got him cut at 4 years old. Never had a problem again.If your not going to breed the dog on purpose, do like Bob Barker says, nothing sadder than a litter of unwanted pups having to get knocked over the head.
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