should I neuter my dog?

Question

My dog/puppy is 5 months old. i am really concern because I am not sure if I should neuter him or not. i feel like if his my baby and i dont want anything to happen to him. SHOULD I DO IT? HELP ! thanks

Answer 1

Yes! You should...

Spaying and neutering helps dogs and cats live longer, healthier lives.
Spaying and neutering can eliminate or reduce the incidence of a number of health problems that can be very difficult or expensive to treat.
Spaying eliminates the possibility of uterine or ovarian cancer and greatly reduces the incidence of breast cancer, particularly when your pet is spayed before her first estrous cycle.
Neutering eliminates testicular cancer and decreases the incidence of prostate disease.
Spaying or Neutering Is Good for You

Spaying and neutering makes pets better, more affectionate companions.
Neutering cats makes them less likely to spray and mark territory.
Spaying a dog or cat eliminates her heat cycle. Estrus lasts an average of six to 12 days, often twice a year, in dogs and an average of six to seven days, three or more times a year, in cats. Females in heat can cry incessantly, show nervous behavior, and attract unwanted male animals.
Unsterilized animals often exhibit more behavior and temperament problems than do those who have been spayed or neutered.
Spaying and neutering can make pets less likely to bite.
Neutering makes pets less likely to roam the neighborhood, run away, or get into fights.
Spaying and Neutering Are Good for the Community

Communities spend millions of dollars to control unwanted animals.
Irresponsible breeding contributes to the problem of dog bites and attacks.
Animal shelters are overburdened with surplus animals.
Stray pets and homeless animals get into trash containers, defecate in public areas or on private lawns, and frighten or anger people who have no understanding of their misery or needs.
Some stray animals also scare away or kill birds and wildlife.

If you really don't want anything to happen to your dog then neutering is the best option for you. He, you and the community will benefit from it. The intact male is subject to a number of ailments which do not afflict the neutered male. Ask your vet about or read up on prostate enlargement, prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and peri-anal tumors.

Hope this was of some help to you.

Answer 2

Yes ! As my Vet explained to me...you can have the most obedient dog but if he gets the scent of a female in heat he'll do anything he can to get to her. By neutering him you'll resolve this problem and keep him from spending the rest of his life with unfulfilled desires.
It's a very minor procedure for a male...a little complicated for a female.

Answer 3

Neuter him. It's part of your responsibility as a dog owner. It's a safe procedure, and it's a good way to ensure that there won't be even more unwanted dogs around than there are now.

Answer 4

Unless you plan to breed him neuter him. There are too many dogs that need homes and just have to be put to death because people are not responsible. I have two dogs, one female and one male both spayed and neutered. You have to be a responsible pet owner, so if you love your you will neuter him, they live healthier and happier lives.

Answer 5

YES, stray pets have terrible lives and are a general nusiance. If you care at all about your animals, get your pet fixed.

To get an idea of the Pet over population Crisis
The national council on pet poulation and study offers this tool to estimate the number of pets in your area
To estimate the number of pets in your service area, use the following national estimates (based on 2000 year end data):
# of households in the area you are estimating x 0.58 = dog population
# of households in the area you are estimating x 0.66 = cat population

Answer 6

You should defiantly neuter your dog, not to worry vets do it all the time and its a pretty minor operation, plus it helps with the pet population

Answer 7

Yes you definately should. Neutering will make him a much happier & healthier dog. It will eliminate hormonal driven behaviors and testicular cancer. It wil ldramaticly reduce the risk of prostrate cancer, prostrate infections, anal fistulas as well as other health issues.

Answer 8

Yes, definately neuter him.
It will show that you care about him and can prevent health problems down the road.

Answer 9

Can't believe you are asking that question...do you not read any of the other 10,000 questions based on neutering or spaying.

OF COURSE YOU SHOULD NEUTER HM!!!

Answer 10

in certain breeds you should not neuter them until they are a year old because if you do it earlier it can increase the percentage of them getting cancer. if you are going to do it i would wait until at least a year to a year in a half