The pros and cons of neutering Sam.

Tag · 08-13-2004, 10:37 PM

Sam is entire. What are the pros and cons (if any) of having him neutered? I realise since he's a mixed breed I should get him done but are there any other reasons and/or dangers?

Thanks.

doberkim · 08-14-2004, 06:05 AM

prostate cancer is virtually unheard of in neutered dogs. in adult male dogs that are intact, over 75% of them will have some sort of enlarged prostate or worse.

behaviorally - intact males are prone to roam, excess dominance, etc. neutering helps this.

hormones can be very aggravating to deal with - many animals can even have affects on their lifestyle - i know many intact makes that will not eat when bitches in heat are around. i know an intact male dog that chews on himself when he is kept away from a bitch in heat.

there is no chance of ANY accidental litters.

cons - neutering has no beneficial effect on testicular cancer (which is RARE in dogs).
it is a surgical procedure, and any surgery can be risky.

but in the end - why keep a mixed breed dog intact? even just preventing an accidental litter if your dog ever managed to get loose, is benefit enough for the entire world

Tag · 08-14-2004, 07:02 AM

I agree, why keep him intact? My thought was if there was an outstanding health benefit then I would. Thanks.

sambucca/whiskey · 08-14-2004, 07:02 AM

neuter, neuter, neuter

Lil'Paws · 08-14-2004, 07:55 AM

If your not planning on breeding.. I would strongly recommend Neutering...

milo · 08-14-2004, 08:17 AM

hi there i was wondering if i should get my puppy neutered coz we've already got a dog who has'nt been neutered and me and my mum heard that you can't have two dog's who hasn't been neutered in one house due to they may fight!!! If anyone has heard different please reply back!!

Rip's Girl · 08-14-2004, 12:49 PM

I'd recommend neutering, definitely. Unneutered males can be quite difficult to live with at times, and if you neuter him you'll have half as many dominance wars.

dollface · 08-14-2004, 01:23 PM

You can get a Tardac (sp) shot to see if fixing him will make any difference at all. I can go either way for fixing male dogs, He is fully mature at 2 years of age and sure he has reached his maturity and build for his breed cross. I have 2 fixed males and one intact. Me for one I will not get my males fixed anymore since I can keep them from bitches with out a worry. Sure if they are fixed no chance of prostate cancer but that does not mean they won't get cancer anywhere else. Fixing him can and may get rid of all the dogs harmone urges, but they still do mount, mark ect even tho he is fixed. In the long run just to eliminate all that then fixing him is the wise choice

He may also even put on the weight you want once he is fixed since his testosterome will be calmed down totally

Good luck

Pugdawg1 · 08-14-2004, 01:28 PM

I always spay/neuter. I don't have patience for intact males.. females in heat, any of that. My three boys are neutered, wouldn't have it any other way. No chance of accidents and that sort of thing. Best for my sanity. LOL

fireworksinjuly · 08-14-2004, 07:32 PM

i dont want to repost my huge list of pros that out weigh the one con of being in a little bit of pain..

so heres the last thread I posted in about pros of neutering.
http://www.globalpaw.com/showthread.php?t=524 (Another Question!)

Tag · 08-14-2004, 08:29 PM

That's what I was after. Thanks.

fireworksinjuly · 08-15-2004, 10:21 AM

your very welcome...im glad to help anybody who wants to supprt spaying and neutering...

***Carrie*** · 08-15-2004, 01:11 PM

Some people think that the lack of hormones can make a dog a little less secure or less brave. Some feel that it is better to let the hormones promote natural growth and they say it develops the bones to be stronger and denser. An intact dog will tend to be a little more beefy. I've always neutered my male dogs for the reasons above because I think those reasons are more valid or important. I wouldn't worry about the weight gain. I don't believe that's true. It's all a matter of the amount of food they take in vs. the calories they expend. So you adjust accordingly. My GSD was always very lean and so far, so is my Dobe.

My GSD I waited a little long. He became very male dog aggressive. So, when he broke his jaw by biting another GSD who was trying to run away and my dog's tooth stuck in his flesh while he ran, thereby breaking my dog's jaw, I told the vet, while you're at fixing his jaw, fix him. After that.....not a speck of dog aggression. That may not always necessarily stop it, but it tends to help.

lou3 · 09-06-2004, 03:29 PM

Neutering is the responsible thing to do. Only an idiot doesnt neuter an animal that isnt valuble breeding stock.

sambucca/whiskey · 09-06-2004, 03:35 PM

3 cheers for lou3. Welcome.

08-13-2004, 10:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
Tag Shepherd X Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 13 Rep Power: 79	The pros and cons of neutering Sam. Sam is entire. What are the pros and cons (if any) of having him neutered? I realise since he's a mixed breed I should get him done but are there any other reasons and/or dangers? Thanks.
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08-14-2004, 06:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
doberkim doberslave Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 830 Rep Power: 103	prostate cancer is virtually unheard of in neutered dogs. in adult male dogs that are intact, over 75% of them will have some sort of enlarged prostate or worse. behaviorally - intact males are prone to roam, excess dominance, etc. neutering helps this. hormones can be very aggravating to deal with - many animals can even have affects on their lifestyle - i know many intact makes that will not eat when bitches in heat are around. i know an intact male dog that chews on himself when he is kept away from a bitch in heat. there is no chance of ANY accidental litters. cons - neutering has no beneficial effect on testicular cancer (which is RARE in dogs). it is a surgical procedure, and any surgery can be risky. but in the end - why keep a mixed breed dog intact? even just preventing an accidental litter if your dog ever managed to get loose, is benefit enough for the entire world
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08-14-2004, 08:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
milo Labrador lover!!!! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: England, Portsmouth Posts: 858 Rep Power: 96	When i get my puppy dog, im thinking of getting him neuerted hi there i was wondering if i should get my puppy neutered coz we've already got a dog who has'nt been neutered and me and my mum heard that you can't have two dog's who hasn't been neutered in one house due to they may fight!!! If anyone has heard different please reply back!!
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08-14-2004, 12:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
Rip's Girl Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,580 Rep Power: 141	I'd recommend neutering, definitely. Unneutered males can be quite difficult to live with at times, and if you neuter him you'll have half as many dominance wars.
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08-14-2004, 07:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
Tag Shepherd X Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 13 Rep Power: 79	I agree, why keep him intact? My thought was if there was an outstanding health benefit then I would. Thanks.

08-14-2004, 07:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
sambucca/whiskey Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 164 Rep Power: 0	neuter, neuter, neuter

08-14-2004, 01:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
dollface 4 Boston Terriers Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Saskatchewan Posts: 903 Rep Power: 101	You can get a Tardac (sp) shot to see if fixing him will make any difference at all. I can go either way for fixing male dogs, He is fully mature at 2 years of age and sure he has reached his maturity and build for his breed cross. I have 2 fixed males and one intact. Me for one I will not get my males fixed anymore since I can keep them from bitches with out a worry. Sure if they are fixed no chance of prostate cancer but that does not mean they won't get cancer anywhere else. Fixing him can and may get rid of all the dogs harmone urges, but they still do mount, mark ect even tho he is fixed. In the long run just to eliminate all that then fixing him is the wise choice He may also even put on the weight you want once he is fixed since his testosterome will be calmed down totally Good luck
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08-14-2004, 01:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
Pugdawg1 Pug Mom Join Date: May 2004 Location: Elko, Nevada Posts: 2,418 Rep Power: 135	I always spay/neuter. I don't have patience for intact males.. females in heat, any of that. My three boys are neutered, wouldn't have it any other way. No chance of accidents and that sort of thing. Best for my sanity. LOL
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fireworksinjuly Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 2,585 Rep Power: 142	i dont want to repost my huge list of pros that out weigh the one con of being in a little bit of pain.. so heres the last thread I posted in about pros of neutering. http://www.globalpaw.com/showthread.php?t=524 (Another Question!)
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08-14-2004, 08:29 PM	#11 (permalink)
Tag Shepherd X Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 13 Rep Power: 79	That's what I was after. Thanks.

08-15-2004, 10:21 AM	#12 (permalink)
fireworksinjuly Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 2,585 Rep Power: 142	your very welcome...im glad to help anybody who wants to supprt spaying and neutering...
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08-15-2004, 01:11 PM	#13 (permalink)
*Carrie* Super Moderator Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: north panhandle of Idaho Posts: 7,415 Rep Power: 285	Some people think that the lack of hormones can make a dog a little less secure or less brave. Some feel that it is better to let the hormones promote natural growth and they say it develops the bones to be stronger and denser. An intact dog will tend to be a little more beefy. I've always neutered my male dogs for the reasons above because I think those reasons are more valid or important. I wouldn't worry about the weight gain. I don't believe that's true. It's all a matter of the amount of food they take in vs. the calories they expend. So you adjust accordingly. My GSD was always very lean and so far, so is my Dobe. My GSD I waited a little long. He became very male dog aggressive. So, when he broke his jaw by biting another GSD who was trying to run away and my dog's tooth stuck in his flesh while he ran, thereby breaking my dog's jaw, I told the vet, while you're at fixing his jaw, fix him. After that.....not a speck of dog aggression. That may not always necessarily stop it, but it tends to help.
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09-06-2004, 03:29 PM	#14 (permalink)
lou3 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 49 Rep Power: 0	Neutering is the responsible thing to do. Only an idiot doesnt neuter an animal that isnt valuble breeding stock.

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