ULTIMATE QUESTION!!! What are the chances my DOG gets CANCER if we DON'T NEUTER him?

Answer 1

I talked to your dog he said don't do it

Answer 2

Breast cancer risk is significantly reduced in a spayed female the same as it's reduced in humans after child-bearing age or by hysterectomy as hormones play a large part in cancer. With the spay you remove two further common cancer sites, the womb and ovaries, and the not having sex or babies takes care of another. It can't guarantee the dog won't get cancer of other organs, or even the breast or cervical cancers but anything that reduces the chance it could happen are worth it. It's the same for males too! A neutered male is at less risk of 'male' specific cancers and you remove one site totally. Having an animal spayed/neutered isn't all about 'Birth Control' it's about health too. They don't understand sex or parenting as we do they react on instinct and to the hormones. They don't miss anything. In a wild pack they wouldn't breed as only the Alpha pair do! have her spayed and be confident that you are doing the right thing for her.

Answer 3

OK, the chances of testicular cancer aren't terribly high, but probably around 20%. However, the chances of prostatic hypertrophy (enlargement) by the age of 6 are about 100%, not all cases of hypertrophy are cancer, but some of them are. Many cases have complications with them like prostate infections and trouble going to the bathroom (both pee and poo) and the only and best treatment is to neuter... now your dog is "older" and the anesthesia is riskier (but in a good vet's hands, still safe!!!) Do you want to put your boy through a procedure when he's older that could have been prevented by performing a much easier procedure when he was young???

Answer 4

If you do neuter him, chances of getting testicular cancer is 0, and for those who don't want to neuter their dog for looks, there is a thing called neuticles. Honestly the dog doesn't really miss them it's the owners.

As for Cancer, your best solution is to get your dog neutered, it will prevent a whole lot of problems as well as Cancer.

Answer 5

Chances are 50/50. Do you want to take that chance? He will be a much better pet, and family member if he is neutered.Best age is 6 months,,but if hes older,,do it ASP.Unneutered males can become very aggressive, and dangerous,,even to family members when the hormones start raging.Only reason not to neuter a dog,, is if he is a show animal,,with top notch bloodlines, which I am assuming hes not.

Answer 6

Your dog will have a higher chance of testicular cancer. If you would like the actual statisics I suggest you speak with your Vet.

If your dog is not a registered pedigree that will be used as stud then there is no reason what-so-ever to keep your dog entire.

Answer 7

If you don't neuter your dog, he can get other dogs pregnant causing the dog population to increase and more dogs ending up in the shelters and dieing. Forget the fact that just your dog's chances of getting cancer will go up by, oh, about 50%! Get your dog neutered please! For the animals!!!

Answer 8

This is a simple answer........Just neuter him. Everyone below explained why very well. There are way too many bad things that happen when they're not nueterd and I can't think of any good reasons to keep him from being nueterd.

Answer 9

His chances of getting testicular cancer will be 0 if you neuter him. His chances of making unwanted puppies will be 0 if you neuter him. His chances of breaking down fences, doors, into windows, etc. to get to females in heat will be 0 if you neuter him.

Answer 10

Highly likely. Not only are intact male dogs prone to testicular and prostate cancer, but also perineal hernias and HBC's.

Answer 11

He cannot get testicular cancer if he is neutered.

He will have a 30% higher chance of bone cancer (one of the most common cncers in dogs) if he is neutered.

Pretty much a tossup, IMO.