2006-09-11 08:12:35 · 10 answers · asked by mmunson2001 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Now is a good time. You will need to have his rabies shot done before surgery (most vets require it anyway). Most vets recommend 4-6 months old. The earlier, the better. It will only change him in good ways...as long as you don't decrease his activity. Some people thing neutering makes dogs fat and lazy...it really doesn't...it's just the lack of activity that does it. Neutering early will curb marking and humping behaviors (hopefully before he starts them). It will also curb aggression and roaming. It will also prevent prostate disease and certain cancers, and eliminate his chances of testicular cancer.
2006-09-11 08:17:02 · answer #1 · answered by talented mrs v 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The vets will not fix him until he is 6 months old, so you'll have to wait a couple of months yet. As far as behavioral changes go, he might be a little easier to handle and less distractable a few months from the surgery. It'll take some time for the testosterone levels to peter out after the procedure, but it'll happen. He'll probably act a little more settled and content, but it differs with each dog. And having him fixed eliminates the possibility of certain illness and problems that might pop up later.
Also, as far as the procedure is concerned, they'll probably send him home the day after the surgery. They want to keep all spay/nueter animals overnight just to be on the safe side. For a couple of weeks after that, you'll have to monitor his stitches, etc. for anything abnormal and won't be able to bath him for a little while. It depends on what the docs use to close the incision with.
2006-09-11 08:18:44 · answer #2 · answered by LokiBuff 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sic months is the age most vets prefer. It won't change his personality from the way he is now if that's what you're worried about. Neutered males are much less likely to get cancer when they age, they aren't as aggressive, but it won't change the dog's basic behaviour.
2006-09-11 10:43:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Now is a good time to have it done, but check with you vet to confirm. From experience, male dogs/pups are usually calmer after being "fixed".
2006-09-11 08:20:15 · answer #4 · answered by heandI 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get the dog fixed as soon as the vet recommends this will eliminate the dog geting cancer also it will make him a better pet
2006-09-11 08:20:12 · answer #5 · answered by aussie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know with cats its 6 months it may be the same you can also look up team or different things pet pals they do low cost vaccines and fix the animal as well or just call around and get different prices
2006-09-11 10:22:59 · answer #6 · answered by crrousey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Will make him a bit less agressive - and a bit less hyper over time....also he won't show as much interest in going to Florida on spring break.
2006-09-11 08:19:12 · answer #7 · answered by Clockwork Grape 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HE WON'T WONDER SO MUCH
he's less likely to run away
the are not so aggressive after u fix her/him
u can fix her now. my yorkie was fixed earlier then that even
2006-09-11 08:20:13 · answer #8 · answered by chapped lips 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they should be fixed by 6 mo. of age---won't change much if done early.
2006-09-11 08:15:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get him done now. It doesn't change them when they are young.
2006-09-11 08:19:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋