2006-07-19 22:17:12 · 8 answers · asked by Sonny M 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
My advice, having had at least one German Shepherd male for the past 35 years, is do not have him neutered. What is the reason for having him neutered? If your German Shepherd is under your control at all times i.e., inside a fence, inside your home, on a leash, there is no reason to neuter him at all. I personally believe it a cruelty to neuter a German Shepherd because a male German Shepherd is put on this earth to guard its human family, and in any way interfering with its body is going against its personality as a male being, and its identity as a protecting force. The only reason to neuter a male German Shepherd is if you allow it to run loose, so it will stay home, or if you are obtaining this dog from an adoption program where neutering is required. A neutered German Shepherd in my opinion is not a true German Shepherd, only a shadow of what it could have been. If there is no real reason to neuter him, please do not do it. Half of a male German Shepherd is no German Shepherd at all!!!! Imagine a human male with no balls.
2006-07-19 22:37:15 · answer #1 · answered by 420Linda 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'm guessing your GSD is a boy, so he will be less aggressive (if he ever was), he should have less of a sexual urge (read: no humping stuff), he will also be less likely to spray items in your house, but other than that, he should be the same old dog. He might be groggy right after the surgery, so be gentle with him, and make sure he stays hydrated. Also, keep his e-collar on; if he can get at his sutures he may pull one out and that means you'd have to take him back to get re-stitched and it would possibly be more money...
Good luck! :)
2006-07-20 05:23:18 · answer #2 · answered by bellelvsbeast 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the first day or two he will probably lie around. I say probably because some recoup quicker. Having him neutered is a good thing. It is not just about pet population or aggression it is about his health. Males not neutered are prone to testicular cancer when older, you are removing that risk. Neutering also reduces the risk of rectal tumors and prostate problems. Kudo's to you for doing the best thing for your pet.
2006-07-20 06:44:29 · answer #3 · answered by Stick to Pet Rocks 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you pick him up from the vet he will be a bit all over the place from the anaesthetic, put him in a familiar place to him at home - he will be looking to drink water when he can walk straight. Dogs recover very quickly, he will probably sleep through the night and be hungry next day and licking his stitches this is normal, stitches come out in 10days. Good wishes with your new pup!
2006-07-20 06:14:20 · answer #4 · answered by Windsong 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
RIGHT after? Like he's drunk. In general? Like a normal dog. They say unneutered dogs are aggressive and like to roam, but I think a lot of that depends on the dog.
He'll be himself, and will be much healthier. Don't expect calming effects (unless he's a calm puppy) until he's around 3 years old.
2006-07-20 05:22:53 · answer #5 · answered by juli_dee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well my dog bled all over the place and conked out as soon as we got him home. When he got up he was a bit shaky but happy enough.
2006-07-20 05:35:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Exactly the same as before. I think it bothers people more than the dog. He'll be fine !!
2006-07-20 06:04:27 · answer #7 · answered by mcghankathy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He will get back to normal quit quickly. It will surprise you.
2006-07-20 15:25:42 · answer #8 · answered by plynn_03 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋