Quote:
Originally Posted by gemy  From the studies posted here on this thread, the highest risk for all males is not testicular cancer or even prostate cancer very very low incidence rates, but Benign Prostate Hypertrophy. Which if it is symptomatic can be cured through Prostate surgery.
And from my vet - no need to worry about Prostate cancer in either of my intact males but BPH - which by the way with my 9yr intact male and my 6 yr old intact male have no evidence of. And as evidenced by examination under sedation when I had dentals done....
It is what all males human or canine can suffer from as they age.
Again the above Swedish study only looked at 2 cancers and not a whole lot else in terms of health concerns. And was a very limited study. |
So, just because humans get it, that means it does not matter if a dog does....that if you can prevent it, no need to because you don't think it is a big deal? I guess...if you and your vet think thats fine. It would not be fine for me. There are many things we can prevent in dogs but many people don't care to that and the only ones who suffer are the dogs...oh and I suppose the owners' pockets.
Something else while not cancer is not fun for a pup:
https://www.acvs.org/small-animal/perineal-hernias
from the link:
Perineal hernias result from weakening or complete failure of the muscular diaphragm of the pelvis. Normally, the pelvic diaphragm allows for rectal support and keeps the abdominal contents from encroaching on the rectum. Pets with perineal hernias will demonstrate a swelling adjacent to the rectum on one or both sides coupled with signs of constipation, difficulty defacating, lethargy, difficulty urinating, and altered tail carriage.
The underlying cause for weakening or failure of the pelvic diaphragm is unclear at this time. However, many theories are proposed, all of which may be working separately or in unison to allow for pelvic diaphragm weakening or failure. The disease primarily affects older pets, usually between the ages of 7 to 9 years. Non-castrated male dogs and cats are also over-represented.
Again, I spay/neuter all of mine and will continue to do so. I have seen no convincing evidence to tell me that they will suffer a worse fate/condition than the things we know can happen if not altered.
I don't need to be a researcher or even read all of the studies. There are valid sources that provide all of the information I need. I consider ACVS to ba a valid source.