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To neuter or not to neuter Well thats simply my question, is it best to neuter or not? He's not around female dogs, never leave him outside alone. Is it best for his health and behavior to neuter though? |
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not to mention....a male can smell a female in heat for up to a mile...you wouldn't want him getting out and possibly getting hit or attacked by a bigger dog. |
How old is he? My opinion is that for males it is not beneficial for their health but in some cases it can help their behavior. It is a personal choice that should not be taken lightly. There on lots of thread on YT that cover this subject. |
If not going to breed...neuter / spay best for health. |
Behaviorally, yes for some dogs. Emotionally, yes for some dogs. Medically, not clear cut. |
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We don't have a lot of opportunity to socialize with other dogs, but when we do, I'm glad my boys are neutered. We encountered a little Maltese girl recently and her human would not let us approach until I confirmed my dogs are neutered. I agree with others above that it is not a decision to be taken lightly. |
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You have to weigh what you're taking away from them vs. what you're getting out of neutering them. Medically and physiologically, our hormones are extremely important to our bodies - and it's no different for dogs. Hormones play significant roles...as you know, you're a nurse (me too). Ideally, my preference would be to not rob my kiddos of their hormones, but I chose to neuter for the other reasons. As far as marking, it does not guarantee no marking - some dogs are just markers by nature. |
I agree with everyone else. It is a big decision. I choose to have a neutered dog. We like to go and do social things. And I think it is my responsibility to make sure he is not the father of any puppies. |
I think the timing is important for a neuter - let your dog grow into his adulthood - give the boney plates a chance to close. If there is an underlying medical condition - such as an undescended testicle - that is a medical/health reason to neuter. Behavioural benefits are iffy. Some do, some don't after a neuter. The research at this point is equivocal. So basically don't count on it, if you expect a neuter to guarantee there will be no marking, or no humping. And I would clarify that this is what I would suggest at this point in time for toy dogs. Large breed dogs are different. |
There's a lot of medical research coming out right now about the impact of spay/neuter on a dog's health. I have friends with fixed dogs that mark, both male and female so it doesn't really stop that. I think it comes down to being a responsible pet owner, keep your dogs leashed at all times or in a secured yard to ensure they don't escape for some nooky with the local hot bitch. A former vet of mine told me she couldn't even convince her own dad to fix his 4 dogs as there really was no proven medical reason for doing it. My first dog was intact, my aunt's dog was intact, I didn't have marking issues in the house and neither did my aunt. If you don't wish to fix just be responsible and get some belly bands and pads. |
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How have people's experience with belly bands been? She is starting to Mark and he hadn't done that before so it's really getting to worry me because I don't want my carpets full of urine. If neutering might help then i kind of want to try But then at the same time I don't want to put him through that if he doesn't need it. I never leave him outside alone and I have a fenced yard so I'm not worried about mating. My worry is the marking and I'm still having issues with potty training him, he takes two steps forward and three back. My vet suggests Doing it as soon as possible he also has some baby teeth That Need to be extracted so he wants to do it at the same time. I guess I'm going to postpone it and really think about it some more. |
Any breeders I've met put belly bands on their boys. Always seemed to work for them. At least do that until you make your final decision. See how it works for you and him. |
You correct marking, in the same way you correct for potty training. For sure you can use belly bands intelligently, that means making sure you change them frequently, and remove them when you want your boy to go outside to urinate. You may have to use enzymatic cleaner on all his previously marked places, to insure the scent is non existent, then when he is out of his crate, use a leash around your waist to insure, he doesn't pee or poo inside of the home, or outside of his pee pads, which-ever way you are house training. |
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