My 7 month old dog is going to be castrated this week?

Question

i have been getting lots of different comments on this,
some saying he is to young others saying he should be done as soon as his testicles drop, has anyone had their dog done at this age,
he is a 5 generation pedigree choc. lab.

Answer 1

I think your doing the right thing . We had our pup neutered at about 8 months old and he was just fine . Try not to feel guilty about it. If your not going to bread your pet then this is the best thing to do. If you could imagine that when he gets older he will want to mate with any female in season and male dogs have been known to stray when they get the sent of a ***** on heat. so getting you pet neutered just takes away the frustration and makes for a much more calmer dog and faithful pet. and I promise he will be fine. x

Answer 2

You are fine in getting him done now. Many dogs are done months before this, he is not too young. I would not wait until his testicles drop if you do he is more likely to have marking behavior etc. Your dog will be just fine.

There is some controversy over neutering them at 3 months or less, which is becoming more common. However it has been accepted as safe for years to neuter as early as 5 months.

If you have some concerns then ask your vet, call the office prior to the appointment and tell them your reservations. A good vet will call you back and speak to you about your concerns.

Answer 3

An unusual question this - this has got to be the one question that nobody ever has the correct answer to. If you go by your vets advice then thats the best possible way.
My Mother-in-law and Sister-in-law each bought a male german shepherd from the same litter. My mother-in-law was told that neutering had to be done at six months and my sister-in-law's vet would not castrate to at least one year and possibly not before 18 months.
The one thing to remember is that the topic is very controversial all vets have a different opinion, therefore everyone who answers this topic will also have a different opinion - just go with what your own vet says, but remember it may take six months for the testosterone to have left his system!!

Answer 4

I've worked in veterinary offices for a number of years and this is a very common question. The answer is 7 months is the perfect age to have your dog neutered. Most vets recommend spaying and neutering after 6 months of age but for larger breeds(ie Labs) they can be done earlier. Your dog is just the right age to have it done and you are doing the right thing. Not having a dog neutered can lead to many problems later in life such as testicular cancer.

Answer 5

so he has a 5 generation pedigree so what? My dogs have pedigrees as long as I'm prepared to sit and write them out. The length of pedigree means nothing.
I'm glad you are getting him neutered. Have you made the decision as to timing on advice of your vet? If so, why ask again on here where you will get all kinds of daft answers from people who have never owned a dog at all.
Basically if his terstes have dropped, get him dine. At 7 months I suspect his will have dropped and if they haven't he may be cryptorchid in which case it is even more important you get him done.
In labradors, even more important than the legth of pedigree, are the parents hip and eye scores.

Answer 6

This is the best age to get him snipped because it is before any behaviour problems have been developed in connection with a male dog. For example, entire males have a tendancy to roam. This is triggered by the desire to find a female and scavenge etc. and may become a habit over time. Neutering the dog will not necessarily stop this behaviour as it has become habit and the dog will need to be retrained.
So, its best to do him now!

Answer 7

I always prefer to wait until a dog is physically mature before having him castrated. There is still time for them to drop. A male castrated at this age is likely to grow much bigger and rangier than is normal & he may well be far less confident than he would otherwise be. If you are a responsible owner, you won't be letting him roam, so there's no chance of him fathering unplanned pups.
Exactly why are you having him castrated? Presumably you bought a dog because you wanted a male?
By the way - all dogs have a pedigree - it's just a list of his ancestors!!!! I think you mean he is purebred - hopefully for more than 5 generations.

Answer 8

HI,
7 months is not too young. If the testicles haven't dropped yet they may not and this can cause cancer in your dog, my male pug's didn't drop for 10 months so don't worry worry quite so fast about that, I'd fix him now ifyou aren't going to breed.
Lammy

Answer 9

till your u . s . has regulations about neutering, there is no longer some thing set in stone that announces a dogs must be neutered or spayed, and there are various of experts and cons on each area of the concern. i imagine it truly is more effective significant to spay a lady than to neuter a male. Neutering does no longer make a dogs more effective aggressive and in case you wait till the boom plates close, castrating has no result upon body and muscle boom after that factor.

Answer 10

I always say let him use his new toy first before giving it away!!! Hahhahaha. NO just kidding. I think he may be just a few weeks too young than most i have ever heard of getting fixed. If you have a reputable vet who isnt just trying to make a fast buck and he says it is fine, then it is probably fine. Make sure you trust your vet and have a good relationship with him. We actually drive to the next town for our vet because our local is a butthead and my dog doesnt like him, never did. Most people just use their local vet out of habit, but if you truely are gonna have your pet for all its' life and he is a true part of your family, go the extra mile. So like i said if you trust your vet who is preforming the castration, then it is fine. If your lab is a 5 generation pedigree you could get enough money breeding him and studding him out to send yourself through college. It is something to consider before you get him fixed. Plus he may just love the work !!! :O)