Are dogs that are neutered lazy and /or may gain weight? I'm wondering because I'm getting my dog neutered soon and if this is true I'm not looking forward to what he'll become. We play together all the time, he's 2yr old Golden full of life and energy. I love him this way, but my brother told me it's only because he's full of testoserone from not being fixed. I know he needs to be fixed because I read about Goldens major health problems and one of them is prostate cancer (if not neutered) Please tell me my dog won't become a shell of his former self after the surgery:( He's like a child to me.
2006-11-27 07:48:25 · 20 answers · asked by Inez J 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Spaying or Neautering your animal is a responsible thing to do! Every year in the U.S., millions of unwanted dogs — both mixed-breed and purebred — are put to death. The reason: supply and demand. More puppies are born than there are lifetime homes available.
Not only are they less likely to roam (visiting neighborhood females is a major reason for roaming), they are also less likely to mark their territory by urinating in the house (testosterone is one of the major drives for this dominance-related activity). In addition, neutered male dogs are much less likely to be aggressive toward other male dogs. develops bad habits.
Neutering prevents the development of prostate problems often seen in older dogs.A neutered dog won't develop testicular cancer, a common cancer of older, intact male dogs.
You said you had a Golden retriever, which are normally active both before and after being fixed.
If your enjoying "playing" with your pet, then he probably likes playing with you too, and that shouldn't change.
For the first couple of days after surgery your dog should rest and should only go outside to the bathroom. For the next week, mild exercise such as on-leash walking is all right. About ten days after surgery, the veterinarian will check to make sure the incision is healing properly and back to normal from there.
I've had a lot of animals over the years and I haven't seen the difference in any of there levels of playfulness but rather just the unwanted behavior nipped before it got started.
Good luck and No worries....
2006-11-27 09:01:04 · answer #1 · answered by 2662 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Your dog will truly NOT become a shell of his former shelf! Believe me he won't. I've got 2 neutered greyhounds who are now 8 and 9. The 9 year old especially acts more like a 9 month old a lot of the time! Neutering won't affect his personality nor his energy level. He won't suddenly become lazy. There are a few who tend to put on a bit of weight but that's easily controlled with lots of exercise and diet.
You're doing the right thing for your boy!
2006-11-27 07:53:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No worries, Inez. All my dogs are neutered and are happy and active. The only calming effect it had was to make them less prone to wander and not mark their territory so much. He'll be a great dog and just the same as always.
2006-11-27 07:51:47 · answer #3 · answered by yodapug68 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's a myth. He will lose his sexual energy, which was distracting him from you in the first place. After the operation, keep to the same play routine and you should always watch the diet of any pet, neutered or not.
2006-11-27 07:53:47 · answer #4 · answered by Gallifrey's Gone 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's a myth. Neutered dogs sometimes become less active because they aren't motivated to go find females in heat anymore, but neutering him won't reduce his desire to play with you, go for walks, etc. It's up to YOU to decide how active he'll be after his neuter--if you continue to play with him as you do now, he'll go right along with you.
And good for you for having him neutered!
2006-11-27 07:52:11 · answer #5 · answered by PennyPoodle 3 · 6⤊ 0⤋
If he is already 2 years, he probably won't change too much. It has more of an effect like that the younger you do it. He may calm down a bit, but shouldn't make a huge difference.
2006-11-27 08:05:12 · answer #6 · answered by kg22 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
they are still themselves after the sugery, but they do change a bit. getting your dog fixed makes them gain weight easier and become a bit less hyper. Please nueter your dog, we have BILLIONS of dogs on this planet already, don't make any more please. Nuetering your dog is the right thing to do for you and him. He will be fine. They live longer and happier when they are fixed. They do NOT change durasticly at all. Just a tiny bit.
Good Luck!
2006-11-27 07:54:18 · answer #7 · answered by MCRchic 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I was scared too--putting your beloved pet under the knife is a troubling thought. I did it over seven years ago. I feed Skippy (my schnauzer) top quality dog food (Eukanuba) and exercise him almost daily. This will be a good excuse for you to get or stay in shape too.
2006-11-27 07:52:24 · answer #8 · answered by Walter R 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Nope, not with my dogs.
Maybe what they were trying to tell you is that the male will not be so aggressive and uncontrollable toward other dogs due to the lack of his "manlihood"? That's a good thing though.
2006-11-27 07:53:11 · answer #9 · answered by KJ 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
He'll only be as fat and lazy as you allow him to become.
You're do will be fine. You're doing the best thing for him.
2006-11-27 07:55:31 · answer #10 · answered by BVC_asst 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋