Does neutering change a boy's personality?

[Beamers Mom]

Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

I would use it anyway. If Beamer's pee is as potent as Kaji's I'd be using anything I can to get rid of any lingering smell. You might not smell it, but Beamer sure can. Have you tried belly bands? That helps because it catches any accidents and while it helps with the clean up, it also helps because if Beamer goes back to smell the same spot right after he marked, he'll realize he is wasting his time. It just isn't going to happen. You're right though, the only way to teach them not to is to follow them around and correct them every time they do it. If I couldn't watch Kaji, he was in his pen. It's almost like potty training again.

I had never heard of Belly Bands before joining this forum. I don't understand what they are. But if they help and I can find them I will sure give them a try.

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Originally Posted by capt_noonie

I think 8 months is a good age. Most of his adult teeth should be in by now. so the baby teeth that haven't come out can be pulled then. I don't remember if he retained any baby ones. Kaji was one year when he got neutered, so it's never too late.

Uni is doing good thanks for asking. she's doing much better now after her bout with pancreatitis. I found a new food she loves, and it's SO easy to feed her now.

Kay than, thanks for the information!

Poor Uni! I'm glad to hear she's doing better. What food did you change her to?

Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

I don't think Miloh will change much. I know you haven't seen it but Kaji is still the crazy man he was before his neuter. He was neutered a little after his first birthday. He's still full of energy and spunk. He's just too scared to show off in front of you. He was a scaredy cat even before the neuter, so nothing changed there.

He will be uncomfortable at first, and it will take a while before all the testosterone is finally out of his system. It doesn't all just magically disappear after the neuter. It's more like it slowly flushes out of his system.

I can tell Kaji is very shy when it comes to meeting new people. He is a well-reserved lovable little man. I hope one day I can see how he really is. lol

Should Miloh be kept inside my room for the first couple of days? In addition, is there any special food I should feed him? Sorry if I ask too many questions, this is my first time experiencing the whole neutering experience.

Originally Posted by jadabug

Bogie was 7 months when he was neutered and it didn't change him at all. He still is spunky and he never has marked or humped anything or anybody

That is awesome! Miloh has only humped my arm and Miss Uni, I can't tell you how embarrassed I was when it happened.

[DvlshAngel985]

I kept Kaji in his expen when I couldn't watch him. He bounced back to his old self in a matter of days but I was suppose to keep him calm and quiet for 2 weeks. That's probably the only difference from your regular routine. No special food, unless you consider pain meds special food. Have you considered one of those soft collars that Mom2HotRod sells? Those look better than the plastic kind.

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Originally Posted by Teegy

I was all in a tizzy when I finally decided it was the right thing to do. The humping (constantly followed Bayden the Burnese mountain dog around humpity hump hump hump, at my friends place) will come to a stop. Teegy's personality did not change one iota, my friends say he's calmed down but I don't really see it, I figure that's part of coming of age.
And the recovery is instantaneous. I called the vet and he was up and eating, phew. Got him home treated him as though nothing had happened and my bouncy happy fella was right back.

Same feeling here, I just want to take precautions and do what is best for my little man. I know Miloh is a strong boy and he'll be up within a day or so. Is there anything special you did for your boy?

Originally Posted by manolos mom

It takes a couple of days to recoup but after that I see no difference. Good Luck and let know how it goes.

Thanks for the advice, I will keep you all updated.

Originally Posted by rbelland

I don't see a big difference either. I just had one of my boys neutered yesterday and he is doing great! Same love bug as he always is!!! For some reason my boys are such lovers.

I'm glad to hear that! How many boys do you have? Miloh loves to play tug o' war and loves to bark when not payed attention. He is just so lovable and hyper, I just don't want that to stop. But reading everyone's responses makes me feel a lot more secure about him being the same. Thanks for your reply!

[DvlshAngel985]

Originally Posted by Beamers Mom

I had never heard of Belly Bands before joining this forum. I don't understand what they are. But if they help and I can find them I will sure give them a try.

They're a piece of cloth that some members here make that you fasten around your boy's belly, almost like a diaper. If they try to mark, they're unsuccessful because the belly band catches the pee. I put a sanitary pad, or half a pad now, for easy cleaning. I do have a few and would wash them often so they wouldn't smell.

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Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

I kept Kaji in his expen when I couldn't watch him. He bounced back to his old self in a matter of days but I was suppose to keep him calm and quiet for 2 weeks. That's probably the only difference from your regular routine. No special food, unless you consider pain meds special food. Have you considered one of those soft collars that Mom2HotRod sells? Those look better than the plastic kind.

I don't think I could keep Miloh calm and quiet for more than 2 days let alone 2 weeks. lol Thanks for the advice, I just found the post for the Kiss E Cone Collar, I'll be ordering one this week for sure. Thanks again!

[_Chrissy_]

It has not changed either of my boys personalities at all.
They both lift their leg too

[Beamers Mom]

Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

They're a piece of cloth that some members here make that you fasten around your boy's belly, almost like a diaper. If they try to mark, they're unsuccessful because the belly band catches the pee. I put a sanitary pad, or half a pad now, for easy cleaning. I do have a few and would wash them often so they wouldn't smell.

So you put a sanitary pad inside the belly band?

LOL - I haven't had to buy those "feminine products" in years.

I'l look through the forum topics and see if I can find the belly bands

[DvlshAngel985]

Originally Posted by Beamers Mom

So you put a sanitary pad inside the belly band?

LOL - I haven't had to buy those "feminine products" in years.

I'l look through the forum topics and see if I can find the belly bands

You don't have to put one, I just feel that it's sanitary. Do a search and a lot of threads will come up.

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Originally Posted by _Chrissy_

It has not changed either of my boys personalities at all.
They both lift their leg too

I'm starting to let go of my worry from reading all this positive feedback! Miloh only lifts his leg outside (knock on wood), so it's all good. Thanks for your response.