How will this affect him? Will he get lazy and fat?
2006-09-06 18:06:10 · 12 answers · asked by CluelessOne 5 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Me too. Believe it or not, I am also having my 7 month old puppy neutered on Monday.
No, he will not become fat and lazy. His energy level will not be affected, neither will his appetite!
He will become less aggressive, and will probably get along better with other dogs. (Also, he will stop giving you're legs so much attention - lol)
2006-09-07 08:59:10 · answer #1 · answered by Kelly L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have two male cats, one neutered, one not yet (I live on an island without a vet). Both are a bit over a year old. The neutered one is a couple months older, more active, more athletic (he can jump into a window 5' off the ground), and trim. The one that isn't is fatter and lazier--I have to open the door for the un-neutered cat.
In the end, I think the personality of the critter and the feeding habits of the human make more of a difference than spaying or neutering. The folks who care enough about the cat to get them spayed or neutered may be a little more generous with the food, is all I'm saying.
2006-09-07 01:18:15 · answer #2 · answered by Beckee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He will not get fat or lazy. This is the responsible thing to do. It will also help to prevent him from getting cancer. I have seen many neutered dogs and they are far from fat and lazy. I have one who has been very hyper since he was a puppy and he is still hyper many years later. You are doing the right thing. If you have any doubts speak to your vet.
2006-09-07 02:44:08 · answer #3 · answered by tweetymar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. That is an old wives tale. Female dogs also do not get fat and lazy when spyed.
2006-09-07 01:12:48 · answer #4 · answered by HDB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, he will not get lazy and fat. In fact, he will likely grow a little bigger than he normally would. (healthy growth, not fat growth.) Congratulations on being a responsible pet owner. You are doing the right thing.
2006-09-07 01:09:44 · answer #5 · answered by Mara 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, he won't get fat. Unless you let him. I've had both male and female dogs and as soon as i get them, i get them fixed, it's the responsible thing to do. both have been happy energetic dogs and both have been pretty toned (quite "buff" actually). it all depends on your parenting habits. at least half hour walks at least every other day. good selection of toys and most of all, lots of love and affection.
2006-09-07 01:31:50 · answer #6 · answered by caleinaustralia 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dog didn't get fat when she was spayed.
Thank you for being a good and resposible pet owner and not contributing to the over-population of unwanted pets!
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2006-09-07 01:12:07 · answer #7 · answered by Firefly 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
why don't you get yourself neutered and see how it's going to affect you ,that's a kind of animal cruelty even though it's legal you might as well give him away.and let it live a normal dog's life
2006-09-07 01:40:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
exercise him. Give him the proper size portions at feeding time. He'll do great.......but don't let him be to active during recovery time or he'll bust his stitches. Good luck.
2006-09-07 01:09:11 · answer #9 · answered by jp_457 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO- if you are doing it to make him less "hyper", it won't really help. It's just the responsible thing to do.
2006-09-07 01:13:00 · answer #10 · answered by BuffyFromGP 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋