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gracielove · 03-14-2013, 05:58 AM

I have always had males neutered for a couple of reasons. One is for the dog's sake. A male dog can smell a female in heat from miles away. If he is not to be used for breeding why put him through the constant frustration? Also many males feel the need to mark their territory when they are not neutered. While this is a mild annoyance to us the dog is doing it because of the fact that he is feeling territorial. Some dogs are better about it than others but as I said before: why put the dog through it if he is not going to be used for breeding? I just think it is good to let the hormonal thing go by the way and let the guy live a carefree life.

BiewerYorkie · 03-14-2013, 06:55 AM

All my dogs have been spayed/neutered and have had no problems.

The main reason I have had the boys neutered at 6 mths is because of marking. I have enough to deal with my kids w/o having stinky walls and furniture! I may have waited A BIT longer if not for that.

Let us know what you decide.

Louise

MandiesMom · 03-14-2013, 07:35 AM

Thinking of and praying for sweet Joey today!

chachi · 03-14-2013, 09:57 AM

I think you made the right decision. My neighbor has unneutered cats she doesnt neuter although spays her females because males cant get pregnant.Her house smells rank from the spraying and I dont like my daughtert to go over there to play with her granddaughter because her coat will come back smelling of cat spray. Everyone has said something to them about it and they just wont get those cats neutered. We even have a low cost clinic here that will do it for $35 that she took her females to so money isnt the problem either

GeorgiesMomma · 03-14-2013, 10:07 AM

Just checking in on Joey. Sending positive thoughts your way.

The 4 M · 03-14-2013, 10:58 AM

cats are not the same as dogs

chachi · 03-14-2013, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The 4 M

cats are not the same as dogs

Please!!!! They are when it comes to marking and that was my point sorry you didnt get it. Both male cats and male dogs have a tendency towards marking when unneutered

dinolover · 03-16-2013, 08:54 AM

Hope all is well with Joey! Wishing him a speedy recovery.

03-14-2013, 06:55 AM	#32
BiewerYorkie Zachary's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 879 Blog Entries: 1	Neutering All my dogs have been spayed/neutered and have had no problems. The main reason I have had the boys neutered at 6 mths is because of marking. I have enough to deal with my kids w/o having stinky walls and furniture! I may have waited A BIT longer if not for that. Let us know what you decide. Louise

03-14-2013, 07:35 AM	#33
MandiesMom and Shelby's too Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Millbrook, AL Posts: 7,842	Thinking of and praying for sweet Joey today! __________________ Terri, proud mom to Mandie & Shelby-Dale

03-14-2013, 09:57 AM	#34
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I think you made the right decision. My neighbor has unneutered cats she doesnt neuter although spays her females because males cant get pregnant.Her house smells rank from the spraying and I dont like my daughtert to go over there to play with her granddaughter because her coat will come back smelling of cat spray. Everyone has said something to them about it and they just wont get those cats neutered. We even have a low cost clinic here that will do it for $35 that she took her females to so money isnt the problem either __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

03-14-2013, 10:07 AM	#35
GeorgiesMomma I love TBCG! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MD Posts: 7,227	Just checking in on Joey. Sending positive thoughts your way. __________________ Morgan Mommy toGeorgie boy & Isaiah RIP sweet Coco 10/12/99-8/1/12 Read About Georgie's Experience with Atlantoaxial Instability (AAI) Here!

03-14-2013, 10:58 AM	#36
The 4 M Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Northumberland Posts: 239 Blog Entries: 2	cats are not the same as dogs __________________ Clare and fur babies Merlin Molly Milo and Mickey

03-14-2013, 05:58 AM	#31
gracielove YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 6,582	I have always had males neutered for a couple of reasons. One is for the dog's sake. A male dog can smell a female in heat from miles away. If he is not to be used for breeding why put him through the constant frustration? Also many males feel the need to mark their territory when they are not neutered. While this is a mild annoyance to us the dog is doing it because of the fact that he is feeling territorial. Some dogs are better about it than others but as I said before: why put the dog through it if he is not going to be used for breeding? I just think it is good to let the hormonal thing go by the way and let the guy live a carefree life.

03-16-2013, 08:54 AM	#38
dinolover Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Miami,Fl Posts: 823	Hope all is well with Joey! Wishing him a speedy recovery. __________________ Proud Mommy of Dino & Mr. Bucket Check Out Dino on Sabado Gigante: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcqSCUsPpxI