2006-12-01 02:17:26 · 23 answers · asked by Expecting 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
No. Not unless you are doing it earlier than they are required to have the surgery done.
2006-12-01 02:20:05 · answer #1 · answered by lunar_flame 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
No you aren't cutting their lifespan shorter, but increasing it. Medically it helps prevent cancer and other reproductive issues. It also helps increase their lifespan by making them safer. A male dog will go after any female in heat, they lose all fear and will run out in the road, or simply run off, which is dangerous for many reasons. Females can have trouble when pregnant, there can be lots of complications both from the pregnancy and from feeding the puppies. Unless you want to breed the dog, spaying/neutering is a excellent idea. I gave you a link to a website that gives you more information on why to spay/neuter your dog.
2006-12-01 02:26:15 · answer #2 · answered by LadyBanshee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No There are several benefits of spaying Here is a short list of those benefits:
* Chances of ovarian or uterine cancer are completely eliminated.
* Chances of mammary cancer are significantly lessened, depending upon the age of the dog when she is spayed.
* Chances of pyometra are completely eliminated.
* A spayed dog does not have hormone fluctuations that can lead to increased aggression around heat cycles, false pregnancies, and wanting to roam in search of a mate
Hope this helps
2006-12-01 02:24:30 · answer #3 · answered by moorz84 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it certainly does not mean you are cutting their lifespan short. In fact, you may be giving them a longer life. I understand that not spaying or neutering at an early age can increase your dog's chances of having cancer.
2006-12-01 02:21:22 · answer #4 · answered by Martha C 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have heard that it is in the best interest of the animal's overall health to spay/neuter for all the reasons already submitted here but I just wanted to add that the male cats that I have had neutered either lost their "mew" totally or it went weak and high pitched. They were fine otherwise though- good health and great brave personalities!
2006-12-01 02:27:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. In fact for many dogs it can extned their life. For example I have a Boston Terrier *****. And when I was researching the pros and cons of having her spayed I discovered that for that particular breed of dog it is recommended because some dog breeds are more prone to uterine and ovarian cancer. Spaying them greatly reduces the risks.
2006-12-01 02:24:16 · answer #6 · answered by frontdeskwaitress 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No! In fact it's the opposite. Their life is prolonged by spaying/neutering. Both male and females have a higher risk of developing cancer if they are not altered. It also reduces their need to roam to look for a mate.
2006-12-01 02:23:04 · answer #7 · answered by Gail 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
NOOOO!!! You are actually lengthening their life span!
Studies have long shown that a spayed or neutered pet is at less risk for different types of reproductive cancers, amongst other things. Your pet is healthier spayed!
2006-12-01 03:21:43 · answer #8 · answered by Mac 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you are making them live longer and healthier lives.
Most un altered males will end up with an enlarged prostate and many get cancer if they live long enough.
Females run the risk of pyometras a life threatening uterine infection and most will get mamary cancer if they live that long.
By altering them you are prolonging their lives and you are not adding to the overpopulation problem.
2006-12-01 02:23:52 · answer #9 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it is the opposite. If you spay or neuter your pet you are working at preventing testicular cancer in dogs and mammory gland cancer in females as well as pyometra in females. Spaying or neutering pets makes them live a happier life.
2006-12-01 10:26:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spayed & neutered dogs can't get ovarian cancer or testicular cancer. Therefore, the life span of a spayed or neutered dog might actually increase!
2006-12-01 02:20:23 · answer #11 · answered by Ginbail © 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋