My wife and I's papilion is 13 months old. Is that too old to send him in for the ol' snip snip? How long do I have before there is irreperable psychological and physical damage to the puppy?
2007-01-09 09:34:34 · 19 answers · asked by DSNY BK13 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
It is never too late. It is more helpful to get it done earlier but never too late.
At any earlier age it can reduce aggression, marking, roaming, and the pup may retain more of its puppy-like qualities. When a dog is older and I mean a few years (a 13 month old Pap is barely an adult) the remaining BIG value of neutering at any age is reducing the likelihood of the dog getting reproductive organ related cancer.
2007-01-09 09:40:31 · answer #1 · answered by smurf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's never too late, as long as the dog is in overall good health. 13 months is certainly not too old. Don't worry about psychological damage. Dogs don't think the way humans do. And as far as physical damage, there really isn't any, except for the small incision that heals pretty quickly. Believe me, you'll be doing him a huge favor.
2007-01-09 18:02:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been told to wait about 6 months, and then have them neuter. You are fine, some dogs get snipped at 6 yrs old. You are more than fine
2007-01-09 17:38:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is never to late to get your male dog neutered or a female spayed for that matter help control the pet population!! As for psychological damage only the human male has this excuse I mean problem. HAHA
2007-01-09 23:59:00 · answer #4 · answered by Katprsn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is never to late for a snip snip. I snip all 4 of my dogs and have they never experience irreparable psychological and physical damage.
2007-01-09 17:48:38 · answer #5 · answered by Willem J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Getting your dog neutered is the responsible thing to do. Neutered males do not suffer psychological problems from the surgery. They do not dream of Fatherhood!! Neutering your dog brings many health benefits as well as helping to control pet overpopulation!!! If you have any concerns,why not discuss them with your vet.He/she will be happy to guide you.
2007-01-09 17:51:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get him neutered whenever you want. It isn't unusual for folks to wait until a dog is 1,2, 3 or even older to castrate or spay.
My uncle has police dogs and they are kept intact until they are retired and then they're snipped and live nice, uncomplicated lives from then on.
2007-01-09 17:44:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that 13 months is TOO OLD, but you definately want to do it as soon as possible, preferably 4-6 months. I know for female dogs it is right before they go into their first heat.
2007-01-09 18:07:12 · answer #8 · answered by SuzyBelle04 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it is never too late. He does have the male hormones in his body now, and it will take a month or so for them to be gone.
An unneutered male dog to the most likely to bite, and have prostate problems as they age. So the benefits are still good.
2007-01-09 19:27:05 · answer #9 · answered by mustanglynnie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
13 months is deffo not 2 old i wud reccomend it its healthier 4 the dog i had my castrated at 9 months old get him done
2007-01-09 17:43:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋