Some very good reasons to wait until they are physically and sexually mature to spay/neuter or not at all...?

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Please read the pdf in this link. Unlike most sources that say you must spay or neuter your pets, this one gives you the pros and cons on spaying and neutering your dogs. It doesn't just give you all the good reasons and pretends that there are no bad reasons.

Please read this and make an informed decision when making the decision to spay or neuter your dog.

http://escregistry.kattare.com/healthEffectsOfSpayNeuterInDogs.pdf

leroux3, since it is a forum for questions, people may have questions about spaying and neutering and this will give them information to make a better decision, rather then being forced too because it's the PC thing to do.

JR, I did not write this.

pussinboots, I currently have 4 dogs, 1 male Husky (SPCA dog, so neutered), 1 female Malamute (unaltered), 1 female Lab mix (unaltered) and 1 female Shih Tzu/Jack Russel mix (unaltered).

We have no plans to alter our 3 female dogs. They will never be bred and I can guarantee that as they are let out into a yard surrounded by privacy fencing and when out, someone it always out there with them.

We will not alter them as we see no reason too. To us the cons far outweigh the pros in regards to the health issues.

It doesn't take a rocket scientist in order to keep your unaltered dogs from breeding.

Yes, there are many irresponsible pet owners out there, but it doesn't take a rocket scientist in order to keep your unaltered dogs from breeding.

Answer 1

JR most of the time I agree with you and think you have very intelligent arguments, which is why it's surprising to me that on this topic you are so closed minded!! Personally I don't spay / neuter until at least 14 mon and even then I don't spay / neuter. My dogs get tubals / vasectomies.

You are right in saying that no altered dog will ever get testicular / uterine cancer. But don't you think that's a bit extreme? Why alter them right off the bat "just in case” and the control the pet population is a BS argument. (If you are not responsible enough to make sure your dog doesn't end up with any unwanted puppies then you’re too stupid to have a dog! And if you need to adhere to contracts or laws there are always vasectomies / tubals.)

Spay / neuter equates to removing their brain just in case they might get brain cancer later. This is ridiculous! The brain just like the sex organs performs a very specific and necessary function. A function required for all kinds of proper growth and development throughout the animals whole life. Do you really think that Mother Nature just screwed up and that we humans are so much smarter that we can say what’s necessary and what isn't?

And if you want to jump on the stats wagon I would recommend comparing stats pre and post 1940 ish when spay / neuter became mainstream in NA and then we'll talk about your cancer rates!

I'm not saying that everyone should not spay / neuter. I just think that everyone who has a pet should thoroughly research the subject and make an informed decision as to what is the right decision for them.

If your neighbour told you giving your infant daughter a hysterectomy would reduce her chances of teenage pregnancy, uterine and ovarian cancer by 100% would you do it?

Answer 2

The article gives good info on the pros and cons, however, because humans are so irresponsible with animals and greedy for money, the mass overpopulation of animals has lead to abuse, neglect, homeless animals, crowded shelters (many of which are in desperate need of money). My theory is that unless you can responsibly care for your animal and have strict breeding policies, then spay/neuter can wait. But due to the fact that there are so many incompetent animal owners, then spay/neuter is the only option. Also, if people would stop cross-breeding all these animals and stop obsessing about purebreds, then the situation would be a lot better. Adopt from a shelter!!!!

Answer 3

I just skimmed this but OMG get real who wrote this YOU??

Just the fact they mention obesity is a complete falsehood. I waited for two of my dogs to be "mature" before neutering and the rest are done as babies. Guess which one is overweight. The ones done earliest are are lean mean fighting machines.

Did you check the rates of testicular cancer? Have you seen a dogs testicles with cancer. Personally I think the dogs balls are nasty and don't want to look at them but cancerous. You need to see how attractive they are.

It is a proven fact spaying before the first heat cycle reduces the risk of breast cancer more than 50%. Have you seen a little yorking that has been bred till the cancer tumor weighed more than her??

Please check all your cancer rates in intact pets verses altered. NO ALTERED PET WILL EVER HAVE TESTICULAR OR UTERINE CANCER!!!

I do not agree with everyone hyping on the behavior problems and neutering a male pet does not "calm" them down or make them less aggressive. There is no noticible change in most cases.

I had always waited till the six month window and then started the 3-4 month window and now have no problem with any prebuscint spay or neuter.

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Found it and Laura sanborn is no one. It is hosted by an anatolian shepherd club. Anatolians are not one of the more overpopulated breeds. And they are a wonderful hard headed breed. However this was also on their site goping against peta and their requirements. I didnt' get into all of it but I will state that peta is know to go overboard. Last I had heard peta thought it was bad for any of us to keep pets at all.

I am convinced this may be due to peta over exageration and I do whole hearted believe that we need to keep the standards in breeds and they should not be altered. However this only pertains to about 2% of the canine population.

Answer 4

This was a very interesting article, and I appreciate your posting it.

I have personally dealt with many of the health issues associated with not spaying/neutering (testicular cancer in one male, prostate problems in another, pyometra in one of my b itches, mammary cancer in another), and I still personally believe that spaying/neutering is the best way to avoid these problems.

Admittedly, I have maintained a kennel of +/- 30 dogs for nearly 20 years, so my chances are better than most pet owners; however, I believe that the fact that I have personally seen all of this, both in my own kennel and in the veterinary practice I worked for, says something about frequency of occurrance.

All of this said, I still believe that the *most important* reasons for spaying/neutering are to avoid producing unwanted litters, and to avoid dealing with the behavioral/physical issues associated with intact dogs. I am not a fan of pediatric spay/neuter -- I think 6 months is plenty early to perform the procedures for the benefit of the dog. But I still think spay/neuter is a good idea, and I will continue to promote it.

Thank you again for the link!

Answer 5

there are always two sides of the story, i stopped reading at page 2 but does it mention that neutering will lessen a dogs agression or need to roam for a mate?

not to mention that it will save the world from the millions of unwanted dogs.

last week at the dog park, some guy had the nerve to bring his unaltered pit (i have nothing against the breed, i have many as friends) as well as its puppy!! this dog was humping every other dog there. and then it attacked another dog that went near the puppy. it ripped open the ear after not letting go for a few minutes and withstanding punches to the head from its owner. and THEN it turned and attacked its owner.

i dont see this situation as likely to happen with an altered dog....

Answer 6

Thank you. I am not anti-spay/neuter, but I think the decision should be made with all the facts in hand.

Edit: I can't get your link to load....

Answer 7

Thanks. I totally believe you should spay and neuter...Its better for the animal in the long run.In my opinion.

Answer 8

i think that you are using yahoo Q&A to promote your own causes
I also think they call it Yahoo Q&A for a reason
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