should i neauter my chi? he'll not be a outside dog.?

Question

i'm actually fearful of him "going under". give me pros and cons of either or..............thanks!!!!!!

Answer 1

It's actually considered a very minor operation. I've never heard of anyone who had a bad experience with it.

The con that I know of to neutering is if you're a professional breeder and intend to breed that particular animal. It sounds like that's not the case.

Pro's as everyone has already mentioned: Better behaved. More "homey" as it reduces the urge to try to run away. No worries about him going nuts scenting a nearby female (perhaps a neighbor or stray). Extremely unlikely to spray. Typically more loving and more likely to be obedient and calm-tempered. Eliminates risk of testicular cancer which hits an alarmingly high percentage of un-neutered male dogs, especially those not permitted to breed. (Did you know that 25% of dogs get cancer in some form during their life? And HALF of all dogs over age ten are killed by cancer. This minimizes their chances!) No possibility of breeding, if he should happen to get out or come in contact with an intact female. The list just goes on and on.

I've provided a link to an excellent page, created by a breeder, which goes into detail on this.

Please do your dog and yourself a favor and have him neutered while still young, to reap the greatest benefit.

Answer 2

There are SO many neglected and abandoned dogs in the US. Millions get put down every year because they are unwanted.
And the prime reason there is such an "excess" of dogs is because people don't neuter their pets. People can come up with the silliest excuses for not having their pets spayed or neutered, like, "but his personality might change".
I have never known anyone to have their dog die because it was neutered. Nor have I known a dog to suddenly change his hobby from chasing cats to listening to classical music just because he was "fixed".
You say that your dog will be an "inside dog" but if he isn't fixed he won't be "inside" for long. As soon as he smells love in the air when you let him out play or use the restroom, he will literally swim oceans to follow his instincts. This means he'll jump a fence (or burrow under, even if it takes days) and get someone elses' dog pregnant and walah!- you have another set of excess dogs coming into the world, which, when you think of it logically, is infinitely more cruel than subjecting your dog to a few days of pain and discomfort.

Answer 3

Neauter. Early.

It will be less likely to try to mate with everything in site. It will have more desirable behavior. It will not be messy (I won't elaborate here). It will keep more of the desirable puppy traits later in life while still outgrowing the less desirable traits.

While I am certain there is a risk and have heard rumors, I have no personal 1st or even 2nd hand knowlege of anyone loosing a pet that went under.

Answer 4

You should neuter your chihuahua. It's better for his long term health and will not affect his personality. He will be less inclined to lift his leg, less inclined to roam and his chance of having prostate or testicular cancer will be signficantly reduced (i believe it's in the 90% but do not quote me on that).

In terms of anesthesia fears, talk with your veterinarian. As long as you are confident that you have a quality veterinarian, you should not have a problem. That being said, there is always a small chance that something freak will occur. But neuter's are performed on a regular basis and are not long or invasive procedures. The rare problems that occur are no different than you possibly have a reaction to anesthesia when having minor work done.

Answer 5

I wouldn't worry about him going under, I've fixed all my dogs and nothing bad should happen to him. I've never seen ANYTHING bad with having a dog spay/nuetered, but some fo the good things are that he will have a reduced risk of prostate, and testiculare cancer, he won't run away when he smells an inheat female, he won't mark the funiture, and it shoudl stop and mounting; plus, he'll be much happier and not worry about 'that' all the time.

Answer 6

there is no con to having your dog neutered. indoor's or not he will still show signs of an intact male dog,like marking, and possibly aggression. and when he's outside to potty or whatever he could try and escape if he smells a female in heat. as for the pro's for him, he'll be less likely to develop testicular cancer, prostate cancer, anal tumors and fistulas and even breast cancer. aside from the various temperment and behavioral problems associated with many intact male dogs. such as running off and being hit by a car, and dog fights. it's in your little guy's best interest to be neutered. you and him both will live a longer life together and be happier for it.

Answer 7

I can't think of any cons to having him neutered. Here is some information on the health risks.

"Testicular tumors are most common in intact (unneutered) older male dogs. However, they can occur in intact males of any age. There does not appear to be any breed predilection for this tumor. The current cause of testicular tumors is unknown. Dogs that have one or both testicles that are not descended (cryptorchid) are 13 times more likely to develop a tumor in the undescended testicle than dogs with normal testicles."

And

"Neutering greatly decreases the chances of developing:
• Prostatic disease. Over 80% of all unneutered male dogs develop prostate disease.
• Infections and disorders of the prostate glands. Prostate conditions such as prostate enlargement, cysts, and infection are all related to the presence of testosterone.
• Perianal tumors—These are tumors whose growth is stimulated by testosterone these are commonly observed in older, unaltered dogs. Perianal gland cancer is the third most frequently diagnosed cancer in older intact male dogs.
• Serious types of hernias. These are commonly observed in older, unaltered dogs and can occur on either or both sides of the anus. One of the long-term effects of testosterone causes the group of muscles near the anus to weaken or atrophy. The surgery to repair hernia complications can range from $300 to $1500, depending on the severity.
• Infections and disorders of the prepuce (the outer covering of the penis)."

Answer 8

There are NO positives for neglecting to have your dog neutered.

Some of the positive effects of having him neutered would be the reduced risk of developing cancer later in life, decreased instances of marking his territory, the elimination of the chance he could mate and produce MORE unwanted puppies, and a MUCH happier dog.

Answer 9

No cons.

Pros:
1. It will help the dog live a healthier life and eliminate possibilities of prostate or testicular cancer

2. It will keep him from humping everything in sight

3. It will keep him from marking his territory (peeing on everything in sight) when he gets older