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05-12-2016, 09:01 AM | #1 |
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| Neutering My Boy? Hey Yorkie Forum! I was hoping to get some advice on Neutering my Yorkie. He is 5 years old and intact as of right now. Any suggestions as to why I should and why I should not? I have read about pro and cons about spay/neutering in general about dogs, but I'd like some more specific information that I should be considering. |
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05-13-2016, 06:56 AM | #2 |
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| I am considering neutering my boy as well. He's only six months now, so we would wait a while to do it. I read that they are happier, less aggressive, and less inclined to wander.
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05-13-2016, 08:39 AM | #3 | |
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05-13-2016, 02:43 PM | #4 | ||
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(Our vet is not some money hungry vet, his practice is very busy and he will recommend us not to use X needle if our pup does not need it, and will give discounts when they can. So my parents trust his word. Not that I do not trust him, but I've never really seen the necessity of spaying/neutering your dog if you are not worried about them accidentally mating or if they do not have overly aggressive tendencies.) Things such as, yes there is a slightly less chance of getting testicular? cancer, but with the surgery chances of other conditions increase? (there are specifics, I just do not remember them of the top of my head) And when you say do dental, could you please explain what you mean by that? | ||
05-14-2016, 04:51 AM | #5 |
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| You are always so educated, can I ask the age you would recommend in your experience if someone has decided definitely to neuter a healthy male puppy? Thanks. My vet said it is up to us, but any time after six months is fine when there are no concerns (good bloodwork, healthy weight, growing well). thanks |
05-14-2016, 06:39 AM | #6 | |
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In terms of intact males becoming more stressed that is not my experience of many males that I have owned which were intact. Intact males that are well exercised fed correctly, loved and engaged with their owners are very happy dogs indeed.
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05-14-2016, 06:42 AM | #7 | |
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05-14-2016, 04:54 PM | #8 |
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| My parents seem to be agreeing with the vet, that him not "using" his hormones will cause him stress? I personally don't agree with that because well, he is five years old already and has shown no signs of "stress"? More specifically,he has not at all acted different compared to when he was younger. He has great temperament, is easy going, welcoming of "most" people, very tolerant towards children, playful, loves to cuddle, goes for walks, pretty normal. To specify on my earlier post, I read they have an increased risk of bone cancer, urinary tract and prostate cancer, malignant heart tumours, cardiac hemangiosarcoma, hyperthyroidism, and possibly reactions to other injections, as well as increase in exercise and decrease in activity/energy. (Now I'm sure this is more like when you see a medicine and they list off every possible side affect anyone can possibly get, rather than the true likelihood that any of this would actually occur.) But imo. why neuter him now? I don't see/understand any good reason to do so. He is not aggressive towards other dogs or children, he does not go to the dog park, he is not going to be in contact with female dogs in heat. Other than testiscular cancer (which has a low rate anyways?) And BPH that you mentioned? Is there any other good reason to do so? @gemy - If this was Your Dog, would you get it done? As for dental, IF I can not convince my parents otherwise, then I will make sure dental is done as well. Other then that, his teeth are in pretty good shape, the vet always takes a look at them, and I always brush them every night. Last edited by Gr33zyinc; 05-14-2016 at 04:56 PM. |
05-14-2016, 05:35 PM | #9 |
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| Sexual maturity in males also stimulates the marking behavior in males....hiking their leg and peeing on everything. Having a male neutered at around 8 months of age, when the growth plates have reached maturity, yet before he is sexually mature, will just about keep him from hiking his leg on all your furniture....once he is sexually mature, that marking behavior is established and while a small number of males can be trained NOT to mark around inside the house, it is just so much easier on owner and dog to neuter the male as he reaches sexual maturity around 8-9 months old. Not only is neutering a male that is not used for breeding on a regular basis, much more healthy for the dog, if done BEFORE the dog starts to mark his territory, ie hiking his leg and peeing on everything, chances are about 90% that he will not mark....he will squat and pee like a little girl his entire life! |
05-14-2016, 08:41 PM | #10 |
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| That is a good point, but not really an problem for us. Growing up I had a neutered dog, he still liked to raise a leg in front of a fire hydrant or tree. Our guy is five years old now, if he was maybe 1 or 2 years old, I may have been more open to the idea. However I don't see a real purpose in it now at this age. Yes he likes to hike his leg up and pee on bushes and fire hydrants, trees and shrubs when he is out (which I don't really see as an issue), but he knows not to go in the house. Another thing he'll do is kick his rear feet backwards in the grass after he goes (again probably another dominant/territorial thing), however this is not really an issue for us. He has not gone to the washroom inside in years, if he needs to go, he will go to his "place" in front of the backdoor and either hit the door with his claw or bark (to tell us he needs to be let out). Same thing when we take him to other family members homes, he will not go inside, but find the backdoor and claw or bark by it. I can take him out to the local park (not dog park), if he meets a dog they'll sniff each other and and they're fine. He can be in front of a husky and be real calm outside. We've had a stranger bring their maltese into our home (for a visit), first time they met, they sniffed each other and followed each other around the house, no dominate or territorial behave shown. (No posturing up, being stiff, mounting, raised hair or tail, barking, nothing! Just some friendly sniffing and running/walking around.) |
05-14-2016, 10:17 PM | #11 | |
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And I agree with you that normal male behaviour includes hiking a leg to pee which disturbs me not a bit. Neither does spraying which I know for many can be hard to handle or deal with. My opinion is an outlier on this board - but it is one that I have come to over many years. It is worthwhile to point out the females of most breeds (but not all breeds) probably should be spayed that are not breeding females for their health. Finally in closing whether male or female dogs the owner needs to be very familiar with their dogs reproductive parts examining them monthly to notice any changes..... That means for males their testicles and penis doing the sanitary trim etc.
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05-15-2016, 02:15 AM | #12 |
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| I don't know if a lot of you would agree, but there are far more benefits of neutering your boy. You've read the pros and cons, you said. I'm sure you've read about reducing the risk of prostate cancer, tumors and infections. But would your dog be depressed? I think not, when they are neutered, their hormones that is responsible for reactions towards female dogs also disappears of course. They tend to spend time doing other activities as replacement for mating. Just be responsible enough to take the risks. |
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