Yes. Here is the definition of "neuter."
Sterilization by surgical removal of the testicles of a male animal or ovaries of a female animal.
2006-12-31 00:37:11
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answered by KL 5
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Some vets leave the testes there, think of it like a male human getting a vasectomy, they don't necessarily have to be removed to become sterile. The testosterone is still being produced so he'll probably still act like an un-neutered male. And certain people shouldn't be so quick to answer no considering here the vets leave them in cats as well, which is preferred by most people because it doesn't change the animal. Once those hormones are no longer produced in the animal many changes can occur in personality, weight, working skills, etc. And since this post doesn't specify the place or origin, how do you know they don't live where it's a common practice?
2016-05-22 23:25:40
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answered by Anonymous
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To elaborate a little, the testicles are removed, by sometimes the scrotal sack is not. There is not much of a difference in small dogs, (poodles, chihuahuas, etc,) but in large dogs there is. The sacs may become infected, or the dogs may become overly concerned with them, so there is an operation that can be done to remove the sac as well. It is called a scrotal adulation, and it can be done at the same time as the neutering. I worked in a vet clinic while in high school, and saw this done many times.
2006-12-31 00:40:25
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answered by andyrulesitall 3
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Yes Robin,
When you neuter a dog, his testicles are gone. This has a couple of effects. First of all, your dog will no longer be able to sire puppies. This doesn't mean he won't try for a while. His brain developed under the influence of testosterone, so he'll still have the will, if not the way.
You'll also have to keep your dog away from other dogs he doesn't know. He'll not be able to hold his own, because his "killer instinct" will be gone. He may also very well be attacked by any females he attempts to "get to know" as she won't recognize him as male (doesn't smell like a male - no testosterone).
If your dog is a pet, he'll get lazy (well compared to his previous self if he is older) and fat. I strongly recommend against neutering dachshunds as they have a tendency toward obesity, and their backs can't take it.
Otherwise your dog will likely live longer as testosterone is also somewhat carcinogenic. If we men were really into health, then after we've had our children instead of a vasectomy, we'd go for the orchidectomy, which is the medical term for castration in humans. We'd live longer, be healthier, still be capable of sex... but we'd be fat and lazy, which most of us are anyway.
2006-12-31 00:48:00
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answered by Wicked Mickey 4
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Yes.
2006-12-31 00:32:16
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answered by Nicole B 5
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Yes, of course they are removed.
2006-12-31 07:09:38
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answered by ignacio a 2
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yes
2006-12-31 00:50:56
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answered by mnm4213 2
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yes
2006-12-31 00:39:24
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answered by Larry m 6
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Yes they are.
2006-12-31 01:29:45
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answered by Great Dane Lover 7
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YES COMPLETELY
2006-12-31 00:35:32
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answered by tazdevil007au 3
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