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09-26-2005, 11:48 AM | #1 |
YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: PA
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| Neutering question Samson is my first dog and I just heard from my sister that when they get neutered they remove the testicles, which I did not know. (don't laugh) Anyways, my question is can't they neuter him without removing them??? |
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09-26-2005, 11:51 AM | #2 |
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| I've never heard of a dog being neutured and not having it's testicles removed. The surgery is very simple they just pop em out and tie em off (sorry if too graphic), they do the same in females (they remove both ovaries). Removing the entire reproductive organ helps prevent cancer of those areas. I would also be interested to know if a dog could be fixed and still leave it's private parts in tact.
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09-26-2005, 12:45 PM | #4 |
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| Yes you can, that would be the same type of surgery they do on humans. But remember by not removing the testicles the dog will still be at risk for testicular cancer. That's why they even make testicular implants
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09-26-2005, 01:06 PM | #5 |
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| Can my dog be neutered without actually being castrated? here is what i found: Answer Well, if your one and only purpose in having your dog neutered is preventing him from fathering puppies, you could choose a vasectomy. Some veterinarians will perform this procedure, which will sterilize a dog but leave the genitals intact. It's a more difficult and time-consuming procedure than castration, and also more expensive. A vasectomy doesn't provide all of the benefits of a full castration, however, which is why some veterinarians won't perform it. It doesn't protect against testicular tumors, which are common in older, intact males. It also doesn't protect against testosterone-influenced diseases, such as perianal hernia and perianal adenomas. Also, because testosterone is still present in a dog's system after a vasectomy, your dog would still exhibit the behavior of a dog that hasn't been neutered. He would still try to go through the motions of mating with female dogs, for example. He would probably fight with other dogs to defend his territory and breeding rights, and he would mark his territory (inside and outside) with urine. He would also have the urge to roam to find mating partners. If your main concern is having your dog look intact after surgery, you can have him castrated and have testicle implants placed in his scrotum. These are surgically placed inside your dog's tissue, much like breast implants. With these implants, your dog can be castrated without changing in appearance. font: http://www.healthypet.com/faq_view.aspx?ID=33&sid=1
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