neutering puppy?

Question

how will neutering my 6 month odl puppy change him? obviously he can't breed a female anymore, but are there any personality changes, etc.??

Answer 1

Additionally to being a birth control method, neutering has health benefits. Uterine, ovarian, and testicular cancer are prevented, 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. [1] Unspayed dogs have a 25% chance of developing mammary tumors, about 50% of which are malignant. [citation needed] 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.[5]

Recent observational research by PAACT, The Professional Association of Applied Canine Trainers, suggests that spaying and neutering, though in many cases beneficial, may cause physiological and psychological problems if performed too early. PAACT claims that some dogs display paedomorphic tendencies, which may be related to early spaying and neutering PAACT. More clinical research is needed to verify these claims

Answer 2

For females, 6 months. For males, 8-9 months. It can cost very little or be very expensive. It all depends on what vet you go to, how many services you ask for along with the alter (such as pre-blood work, catheter, etc), as well as spay versus neuter. Neutering in general costs less, because spays are more invasive. I have paid $60 to alter countless rescued shelter dogs, and as much as $400 to alter an adult, large breed retired show dog. A small puppy at a young age should not cost an outrageous amount. I would say for a male or female Yorkie pup around 6 months of age, betweeen $150-$250. Both are completely safe and routine. I would just seek out a hometown veterinarian and have them suggest the best alteration plan for your pup. It is also smart to schedule the spay/neuter when you go in for the pups last round of vaccines. You can also schedule for the microchip to be inserted while s/he is being altered as this is less painful due to the large needle. Good luck and thanks for spaying/neutering!! You are truly responsible.

Answer 3

There should be no personality changes in your dog if he is healthy. If your pup is a more aggressive type of dog it will help calm him down and make him more malleable and easier to train.
There are a lot of myths that say neutering a male makes them fat and lazy, usually what happens is that the dog is not as active as an adult as it was as a puppy, also people sometimes feed the wrong type of food or in the wrong quantity.
The bottom line your puppy should not change except physically.

Answer 4

He'll be a better quality dog without having to think about mating later in life!! Get him neutered as soon as you can, it will be better for him in the long run!

Answer 5

no not really, when he gets older he wont be as aggressive and he is prevented, safe ( i really cant think of the word) from some cancers both of my dogs are neutered, theres alot less dominance in the family.

Answer 6

he wont be at risk from testicular cancer,on the plus side as well he wont wonder off in search of every ***** in heat,he will calm down a bit,become more faithful to you cos he hasn't got other dogs on the brain(or sex on the brain).i always get it done you feel sly at the time but its for the best for you and the dog.

Answer 7

LOL You people are so mis-informed. Not getting your Pet "fixed" DOES NOT INCREASE chances of getting cancer. How many pets do you know that have died because of not getting "fixed" male or female. If getting fixed does in fact lower the chances of getting cancer, why then don't people get altered? Especially people that have had cancer and hope not to be diagnosed with it a second time.
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Answer 8

It will give him a very gentle demeanor. Won't be so aggressive to others or other dogs. That is why all the schools for the blind do it with the dogs used as leaders for the blind.

Answer 9

It will change his odds on getting testicular cancer and dying.

Answer 10

He may stop peeing and marking your furniture.