He's about 1 years old right now, and we just got him...so his previous owners haven't neutered him yet...is it too late or not?? Thanks!
2007-04-15 14:47:50 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Typically males are neutered between the age of 4 to 6 months. But it can be preformed as late in life as 7 to 11 years, depending on the breed and physical health of the dog (smaller breeds live longer).
1 year of age is not too late for a neuter. It is still early enough to prevent prostate and testicular cancer.
Thank you for being a responsible owner and for taking care of your companion!
-RVT
(Registered Veterinary Technician)
2007-04-15 14:56:14 · answer #1 · answered by vet tech 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sure, of course it truly is okay to neuter your dogs. it won't mess him up. If he's not a properly bred, champion dogs, then there is not any reason he ought to be left intact. At this age, it is going to purely sidestep him from fathering domestic dogs. Neutering does decrease or sidestep possibility of particular cancers, yet on condition that executed around 6 months of age.
2016-12-29 14:54:17 · answer #2 · answered by arbogast 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's fine to neuter now.
I think one of the benefits of neutering young (1 yr is plenty young) is it is a simpler procedure for the dr. and dog, and its
cheaper as I think after a certian age, the charge increases with the weight of the dog.
Gratz on your pup!
2007-04-15 14:54:46 · answer #3 · answered by yarmiah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not to late to neuter your dog. It is the responsible thing to do. I work in rescue and foster dogs and I have seen a lot first hand.
2007-04-15 15:31:39 · answer #4 · answered by ramidios 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No definately not too late, the only worry as far as age goes with neuteraing dogs is if they're over 8 years old, the risk on anaesthetic is higher.
2007-04-15 14:52:03 · answer #5 · answered by Melly 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Never too late, and congratulations on making the right decision for your dog's comfort and health and the comfort of all the females in the neighbourhood.
2007-04-15 15:18:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you plan on him breeding, then wait. But if you're not, then neutering him is the best plan. When he gets to a certain age, he'll start humping things and it won't be pretty
2007-04-15 15:02:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nope. Have him neutered as soon as possible.
2007-04-15 16:58:53 · answer #8 · answered by Bindi *dogtrainingbyjess.com* 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, he is good. My dog was four when he was neutered
2007-04-15 14:50:22 · answer #9 · answered by Canine luver 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not too late at all! Perfect timing!
2007-04-15 14:50:53 · answer #10 · answered by DP 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋