2007-06-09 08:09:11 · 13 answers · asked by Tornedeaus 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
There are benefits to neutering before the dog reaches 6 months and begins adolescence. You will avoid many undesireable behaviors, such as marking, humping and dominance aggression. Thank you for being a responsible owner.
2007-06-09 08:17:49 · answer #1 · answered by K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The sooner the better. My best dog friend of 57 years of loving them all was neutered at the youngest age. At that time, vets liked to wait for 6 months, but my vet did the procedure at 4 months. He always squatted to pee, which was funny since he looked so manly, but he did not give a dang about humping legs or chasing females in heat.
2007-06-09 15:19:06 · answer #2 · answered by One Wing Eagle Woman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
6 months is a very good time. Both cats and dogs can be altered at a younger age if they start bad habits, like marking territory. If you wait until marking is a habit, even 1 month, the animal may never stop marking.
Thank you for neutering. I get all my pets from rescue or Anti-Cruelty. Though my pit bull rescued a stray kitten.
2007-06-09 15:22:37 · answer #3 · answered by Aunt Karen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best time to neuter any dog/cat would be if they are at least anywhere between 6 months to 1 year...this is the best time for the dogs to be neutered...because they are still growing and it won't be as painful.
Good luck!
2007-06-09 15:13:04 · answer #4 · answered by msrobinpeck 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are suggesting that they can be neutered as early as 4 to 6 months of age. I suggest getting it done before you see him hiking his leg. This is usually around 6 to 8 months.
They maintain that sweet puppy personality a lot longer, and are less likely to run off looking for a female in heat.
2007-06-09 15:18:10 · answer #5 · answered by Tammy 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Right now would be a good time to get him neutered. Most vets prefer this age.
2007-06-09 15:13:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
at 5-6 months I find to be best.
younger tehy don't get to mature enough at 6 months they can stat breeding so now is the best before he gets a taste of it.
Some harmones are controlled by the brain so if he gets an idea now you may have problems.
2007-06-09 15:17:27 · answer #7 · answered by Kit_kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ASAP!! Neutering can be done at 8 weeks, and the younger it's done, the better off your dog will be.
2007-06-09 15:12:57 · answer #8 · answered by Dreamer 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Needs to be done within 6 months.
2007-06-09 15:19:08 · answer #9 · answered by virginiamayoaunt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
about now sounds like the right time. I had my puppy spayed just a week or maybe two after she was six months old.
2007-06-09 15:23:29 · answer #10 · answered by fuzzybunny 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋