Is nuetering a pet (male dog) really worth it?

Answer 1

There are more benefits than I could possibly even list here! There are several health benefits to neutering. One of the most important concerns the prostate gland, which under the influence of testosterone will gradually enlarge over the course of the dog’s life. In age, it is likely to become uncomfortable, possibly being large enough to interfere w/defecation. The prostate under the influence of testosterone is also predisposed to infection which is almost impossible to clear up without neutering. Neutering causes the prostate to shrink into insignificance thus preventing both prostatitis as well as the uncomfortable benign hyperplasia (enlargement) that occurs with aging. It is often erroneously held that neutering prevents prostate cancer but this is not true.

Other health benefits of neutering include the prevention of certain types of hernias and tumors of the testicles and anus. Excessive preputial discharge is also reduced by neutering.

The only behavior changes that are observed after neutering relate to behaviors influenced by male hormones. Playfulness, friendliness, and socialization with humans are not changed. The behaviors that change are far less desirable. The interest in roaming is eliminated in 90% of neutered dogs. Aggressive behavior against other male dogs is eliminated in 60% of neutered dogs. Urine marking is eliminated in 50% of neutered male dogs. Inappropriate mounting is eliminated in 70% of neutered dogs. Plus it's less expensive to get a dog license if your dog is neutered.

Answer 2

Advantages
Additionally to being a birth control method, neutering has health benefits. Uterine, ovarian, and testicular cancer are prevented (although these cancers are not common in household animals), and hormone-driven diseases such as benign prostatic hypertrophy become a non-issue as well. Female cats and dogs are seven times more likely to develop mammary tumors if they are not spayed before their first heat cycle. Unspayed dogs have a 25% chance of developing mammary tumors, about 50% of which are malignant. A dangerous common uterine infection known as pyometra is also prevented.

The procedures may also help to address behavioral issues that might otherwise result in animals being given up to shelters, abandoned, or euthanised

Obviously, most animals lose their libido due to the hormonal changes involved with both genders, and females no longer experience heat cycles, which may be a major nuisance factor, especially in female cats. Minor personality changes may occur in the animal. Neutering is often recommended in cases of undesirable behavior in dogs, although studies suggest that while roaming, urine marking, and mounting are reduced in neutered males, it has little effect on aggression and other important behavioral issues. Intact male cats are more prone to urine spraying, while many common behavioral causes of urine marking remain in castrated cats. Contrary to popular belief, neutered male cats are not more prone to urethral blockages than intact toms. A male cat's naturally longer, narrower urethra predispositions the animal for blockage whether it is neutered or not. Key factors in prevention include an increased fluid intake and a nutritious, minimally processed diet

Answer 3

Most definitely!! Your dog will stay closer to home and it helps prevent tumors/cancer in older dogs. He won't be chasing after females in heat, which could put him in dangerous circumstances like fights or being hit by a car. And he won't be adding to the puppy population where we have way too many pups/dogs and not nearly enough good pet owners now.

Answer 4

Yes,
It is supposed to be healthier for the dog. I've read that neutered dogs live longer. Also it will make them less likely to run away and chase a female dog that is in heat.

Answer 5

Absolutely! Neutering decreases the chances of your dog developing cancer,reduces urine marking,reduces male to male aggression,reduces the chance your dog will stray when a female is in season and may prevent unwanted pregnancies

Answer 6

Yes. It will not only help lower the pet population (even the most well watched dog can get out), it will lower his aggression. Unneutered male dogs can have numerous other issues (talk to your vet). There are many low-cost vet clinics that will neuter your dog.
Please help control the pet population. There are too many unwanted pets in shelters already.

Answer 7

It helps prevent cancer and other health problems. The dog is less aggressive and loses the urge to stray to find females. so it is worth it if you care about the dog's health and happiness.

Answer 8

Yes. It kills the inclination for them to hump things if you do it sooner rather than later. PLUS then you're not responsible for any unwanted puppies. Hope this helps!

Answer 9

Check out this website:

http://www.petplace.com/dogs/pros-and-cons-of-spaying-and-neutering-in-dogs-2/page1.aspx

Answer 10

Absolutely, they make better pets and hopefully they will not mark their territory afterwards (lift their leg on your belongings).