will it make him less muscular and get lazy and fat?
2007-09-24 04:53:09 · 25 answers · asked by cody 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
It will make him less muscular and never allow him to reach his full growth potential. When you neuter a dog, you remove all of testosterone from his system, a very important hormone for a male to grow optimally. The answers you are getting here are from people who are interested in breeding, not letting a dog develop. They have no idea what they are talking about and they will prove that point by the thumbs down I will get..Pay attention.
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2007-09-24 05:05:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 9⤋
If you consider having a pet that is not chasing every female who is in heat, not at risk for testicular cancer and a more calm pet ruining him, than the answer is yes.
In all seriousness, male dogs put on weight and loose muscle after they are neutered for the same reason unaltered dogs do - too much food and not enough exercise.
2007-09-24 13:45:03 · answer #2 · answered by cameoanimals 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Neutering your pit bull will ensure that he lives a long healthy life. It eliminates chances of testicular cancer. And it reduces chances of prostate problems, and other types of cancer. And it will help control the over population of pit bulls. There are SO many homeless pit bulls right now. It will help keep him from wondering (looking for females), it can help keep him from marking in your house, and it can help keep him from humping things. Neutering will not make your dog fat!! What makes a dog become over weight is the same thing that makes humans become over weight - too much food, and lack of exercise. Keep your dog on a high quality diet, don't over feed him, and make sure he gets plenty of exercise, and you and your dog will be fine!
2007-09-24 12:34:27 · answer #3 · answered by Stark 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
not one bit, my vet told me it doesnt change them and people think they get fat from neutering when their matabilizum slows down around the ages1-2. My sister in law has a pit not fat and lazy hes neutered.
2007-09-24 12:10:25 · answer #4 · answered by pebblesqt 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You have nothing to worry about, the only thing that will make your dog lazy and fat is if he is not exercised.
If you were having second thoughts, I would strongly recommend you have it done, as aggression in male dogs (such as Pit Bulls) is largely due to the testosterone secretions of unneutered dogs. He will be less of a risk factor to strangers and be better tempered all around. Plus, if you don't want him copulating, it will largely be to his benefit to relieve him of that drive. Good luck!
2007-09-24 12:00:20 · answer #5 · answered by frisbinator 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Of course not.
Too much food and not enough exercise will do that though.
And actually if you neuter a dog before six months of age, it will not inhibit his growth--quite the opposite! The lack of testosterone actually allows the bones to grow for a longer period of time.
Also he will be at much less risk for certain cancers.
2007-09-24 12:12:21 · answer #6 · answered by Akatsuki 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Nope. He will be a lean, mean, sweet, love machine.. (that can't knock up the ladies)....
He will be fine. I promise.
I have 4 girls and 1 boy. (not pittys, labs). My male was neutered at 4 months. He's just gorgeous. It hasn't affected him at all. He's solid muscle and so handsome. There isn't an ounce of fat on him. He's 2 now.
And the girls still love him.
2007-09-24 12:01:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 1⤋
Not if you exercise him. Neutering a Pit is a great idea, it makes them 10x less likely to be dog aggressive.
2007-09-24 12:13:25 · answer #8 · answered by Pits4Me 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No, it will be better for him in the long run. As long as he gets plenty of exercise he won't get fat and lazy, but that is where it is up to you take him on walks and play with him.
2007-09-24 12:10:16 · answer #9 · answered by shayshay7000 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I truly cannot believe the stupidity of some of the questions here. Has your dog ever been to the vet? I know that if it ever was, a responsible vet would have automatically recommended neutering and answered that question.
2007-09-24 13:42:21 · answer #10 · answered by Angela C 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
ok greekman i did not give you a thumbs down but i could not disagree more with your answer.
neutering/spaying is very healthy for your dog.i have two spayed females one 15months the other 7 years...the 7 year old is still well muscled and toned.
diet and exercise are the answer to a healthy dog.
2007-09-24 12:52:55 · answer #11 · answered by LifeHappens 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋