I always spayed or neutered my dogs. But is this the best in the long run? I know it prevents them from having a lot of unwanted litters but I was told by a friend that his dog does not look at him anymore after he had him fixed. Could this have some truth to it?
Does this have the same effect has a man or women getting it done?
2007-02-01 01:07:07 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Your friend is mistaken. Her dog is not looking a her anymore because she had him neutered. If anything, my guess would be fear. Animals have sex for one reason and one reason only - to produce off-spring, They do not know what they are missing when they are altered. They won't miss it. It's an old wives tale that all cats and dogs should have at least one litter. There is only one mammal who has sex for pleasure and that would be humans.
Spaying and neutering not only prevents unwanted litters, but also helps prevent and / or lower chances of certain cancers in both sexes, false pregnancies, pyometra, messy heat cycles, humping of the leg (how embarrassing when it's a guest!), helps to prevent aggression, spreading disease, chances of being hit by a car because an intact dog tends to roam (and fight)...the advantages are so many vs the disadvantages. (primarily the chance of incontinence - much more treatable and not a pricey disadvantage compared to many other issues that could develop).
Altered dogs tend to live longer and have a Heather life, which in turn pays for itself considering an emergency spay, c-section, surgery to remove cancers, medications, etc., etc.. Less visits to the vet - now who doesn't want that?
Humans do not have the same concerns when they have hysterosalpingo-oophprectomy.
2007-02-01 03:03:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
We acquired a female Griffon 2 years ago. A lot of research on this subject informed us that female dogs have a high risk of uterus cancer which is the most common cause of death when not being neutered.
The vet advised that we let her give birth once which we did and then we had her fixed. I have never heard of a dog, female or male not looking and reacting negatively towards their owners in regards to such an operation. The owner was probably feeling guilty and a little paranoid.
Surveys show that female dogs live longer and healthier lives after being neutered.
2007-02-01 01:23:51 · answer #2 · answered by Fellina 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely spay and neuter your pets. It eliminates all kinds of potential cancers of the reproductive systems. I think most vets would agree that "yes, it is the best thing in the long run."
2007-02-01 01:42:37 · answer #3 · answered by eileen s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Animals have no concept of whether or not they can reproduce, they are not socially driven to mate, nor are they life long maters. The chances of cancer/illness are so high in unspayed or neutered animals that is seems cruel to me to not prevent this if possible, especially since most people would not choose to treat those illnesses should they arise.
2007-02-01 01:45:33 · answer #4 · answered by cs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For females, it is best because unspyed females have a 70% higher risk of developing cancer. I have 4 dogs..all spayed or neutered and there was never any change in behaivor.
2007-02-01 01:12:49 · answer #5 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I believe they become a much better pet since they don't have on their mind that they feel they have to mate... it gets in the way of them sticking by the owner and not running off. As well as keeping them healthy.
2007-02-01 01:44:09 · answer #6 · answered by csmutz2001 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they don't hold that against you, that's all in your mind,and it will prevent certain cancers that develop on the animals,and make a better pet,and of coarse cut down on the homeless animal population
2007-02-01 01:18:47 · answer #7 · answered by kat_luvr2003 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is better to de sex
2007-02-01 01:30:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋