My dog will be 6 months old on August 11th... he has already started to hump things, and I don't know when I'm supposed to get him neutered... I've heard people say that if you get them neutered too early then they will have behavioral problems (or maybe that's if it's too late) and if you get them neutered too late they will have problems also... Any advice please?? I would greatly appreciate it!! :)
2007-07-08 12:26:27 · 21 answers · asked by Irish_Girl860509 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Perfect age...Go for it! Thank you for being a responsible owner!
2007-07-08 12:28:50 · answer #1 · answered by Pom♥Mom Spay and Neuter 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The time to get them neutered is 6 months, can be as early as 4 months. He isn't humping stuff because he "wants it" He is most likely doing it for a dominance reason. If he has a special blanket then he will hump that. Or he may hump you which should never be allowed. It doesn't matter if you neuter them too early, the behavioral problems come from owners not training their dogs when their puppies. Or if the pup is in a bad situation, has nothing to do with their testicals. I hope this information helps. But defiently neuter them!!
2007-07-08 12:30:30 · answer #2 · answered by shandaraj 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I actually just finished reading an article in my anatomy textbook about how boys used to be caste rated in the past....they were members of a choir, and the removal of testostorne allowed them to continue to sing beautifully and high-pitched. Think of what else that removal does....those hormones are important for growth and development. The practice was stopped when they finally realized all that they were doing. The only animal I would early neuter would be a cat. This would mainly be to stop marking behaviors; it's more of a problem in male cats than it is in male dogs. I don't think neutering at 12 months would be as bad as doing it at 6 months or sooner, but it's something to take up with the breeder. I know perfectly well why they require it--to cut down on irresponsible breedings. If it were me, I'd bring my concerns to the breeder. They'd, I'm sure, be impressed that you've done your research; let them know you plan on doing it, but want to do it at the appropriate age. I'm sure a settlement could be reached.
2016-05-17 05:08:37 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no correct age. Some vets will spay/neuter now as early as 2 months but I don't agree with that. I say somewhere between 4-6 months. Hopefully before the male starts to hike his leg and pee on everything around.
2007-07-08 13:35:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Six months is definitely NOT too early. I think I got my dog neutered around 4 months and he's fine (he's 5 years old now- no behavioral problems and he doesn't hump everything).
2007-07-08 12:30:03 · answer #5 · answered by Chad S 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
One local veterinary hospital gives a discount for having puppies and kittens spayed/neutered between five and seven months old. The veterinarian I use for the rescue animals won't spay/neuter until the animal is at least six months old.
2007-07-08 12:34:35 · answer #6 · answered by silverdragonrescue 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no such thing as getting them fixed too early. And because of this, you dog is starting to have behavioral problems. :)
The suggested time is between 5-6months. So, set him up an appointment now.
2007-07-08 12:29:29 · answer #7 · answered by I<3IGs 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the breed. Large and giant breed dogs should be neutered when they're finished growing, smaller dogs are good at 6 months. If your dog is small or medium size, now is a perfect time!
2007-07-08 12:30:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
From four months on. The earlier the better.
See because then they don't begin puberty! So you aren't stuck with a angst ridden, dog teenager who mopes around, dresses all in black collars and t-shirts and writes poetry about dead cats!!
Hee hee!
No, you should talk to your vet it's probably about time! Happy snipping!
2007-07-08 12:36:09 · answer #9 · answered by Posey P 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
6 months is around the right age.
2007-07-08 12:28:36 · answer #10 · answered by - 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the breed and size of the dog. Larger dogs, say Husky size and above should be done after 1 year of age. Smaller dogs such as Lhasas and the like can be done around 6 months.
Reason being is larger dogs take longer to physically mature in size and their sexual organs have a hand in this growth.
What this means is you have to be extra careful to make sure that your dog doesn't roam.
We have all intact dogs except for one male (he was an SPCA adoption) and we have never had a litter on the ground. We have taken precautions to make sure that they don't breed and yes, it can be done.
2007-07-08 12:32:24 · answer #11 · answered by nanookadenord 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋