i have a girl dog ( 2yr old poodle) and I just found a dog on the street about a month ago and decided to keep it male dog ( 2 yr old poodle) neither are neutered.
I don't want them to have babies, so i decided now that we have two a boy and a girl we should neuter them, my question is what are the outcomes in terms of behavioural change. they are both super cute and hyper. Will that change after the surgery?
thanks for your answeres
2007-12-27 03:33:34 · 20 answers · asked by jm 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
The dog's personality does not change after being neutered or spayed.I believe all dogs or cats should have it done.
2007-12-27 03:40:47 · answer #1 · answered by sharen d 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
YES!!! Spay and neuter both the dogs. There are a lot of dogs (and cats) in the shelters looking for a good home. I think all pets should be spay/neuter!! There's no reason to add to the amount of unwanted pets.
2007-12-27 12:03:39 · answer #2 · answered by Crystal 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They aren't going to change much. They might become a little less hyper as they grow older. Training and exercise will help more with that. You should spay and neuter them tho. A male of questionable background, you do not want him breeding with the female. Not only that but it will help them to live longer healthier lives if they are fixed.
2007-12-27 11:43:57 · answer #3 · answered by PawPrintz 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My feeling is that if I were one of your dogs, I would probably be eating up all the love and attention I'd be getting - then out of the blue, you spay/neuter me! Animals have strong senses. Dogs have been known to "sniff" their way back home from New York to California! Don't think for a minute that they don't realize they've been "altered"
I'm sure my view is not the most popular one, but I believe animals should not be made into people's little "pet slaves"
Be good to your pets!
2007-12-27 11:46:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
YES. Get them fixed.
From the Humane Society of the US:
Spaying or Neutering Is Good for Your Pet
* Spaying and neutering helps dogs and cats live longer, healthier lives.
* Spaying and neutering can eliminate or reduce the incidence of a number of health problems that can be very difficult or expensive to treat.
* Spaying eliminates the possibility of uterine or ovarian cancer and greatly reduces the incidence of breast cancer, particularly when your pet is spayed before her first estrous cycle.
* Neutering eliminates testicular cancer and decreases the incidence of prostate disease.
Spaying or Neutering Is Good for You
* Spaying and neutering makes pets better, more affectionate companions.
* Neutering cats makes them less likely to spray and mark territory.
* Spaying a dog or cat eliminates her heat cycle. Estrus lasts an average of six to 12 days, often twice a year, in dogs and an average of six to seven days, three or more times a year, in cats. Females in heat can cry incessantly, show nervous behavior, and attract unwanted male animals.
* Unsterilized animals often exhibit more behavior and temperament problems than do those who have been spayed or neutered.
* Spaying and neutering can make pets less likely to bite.
* Neutering makes pets less likely to roam the neighborhood, run away, or get into fights.
Spaying and Neutering Are Good for the Community
* Communities spend millions of dollars to control unwanted animals.
* Irresponsible breeding contributes to the problem of dog bites and attacks.
* Animal shelters are overburdened with surplus animals.
* Stray pets and homeless animals get into trash containers, defecate in public areas or on private lawns, and frighten or anger people who have no understanding of their misery or needs.
* Some stray animals also scare away or kill birds and wildlife.
2007-12-27 11:51:36 · answer #5 · answered by whoatemyham 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Boys, they will be less agressive and the girl, will not really have any changes. Thats all i know.
Talk to your vet, ask about the side effects but I would highly highly recommend that you neuter/spay them. You dont want puppies that you cant handle.
2007-12-27 12:17:04 · answer #6 · answered by yeahrightlove 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES!! There are so many homeless and abandoned dogs out there!!! Besides, spaying/ neutering prevents cancer in both male in females. Female dogs often get ovarian and breast cancer, and spaying prevents both in most cases!! Male dogs can get cancer as well, so PLEASE neuter them!! Usually behavioral changes are for the better. Dogs become more friendly, better with kids, and JUST AS CUTE.
2007-12-27 11:49:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely have them spayed and neutered!!!!!!!! The only thing it should change would be level of activity and reduce the uninvited visitors to the yard, the need to wonder and eliminate the need to keep them separated when she is in heat and you having to worry about them breeding. It reduces the likelyhood of cancers for both dogs. Mammary tumors, pyometra and metirits for her and testicular cancer for him.
If their activity level is reduced you just have to watch how much they eat so they won't gain too much weight, or exercise them more if you continue to feed them the same amount.
Good luck.
2007-12-27 11:42:30 · answer #8 · answered by Delilah 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely! All the replys are good here. I had my Cavalier King Charles nutered last week and it was a good decision. healing went very well, and after about 3-5 days his personality was back to normal. Go for it if you don't plan to responsibly breed your dogs.
2007-12-27 11:57:37 · answer #9 · answered by csonic 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I recommend it highly!! I have 2 males & a female & they are all spayed/neutered. Just watch their weight... ours gained some weight! Good luck.
2007-12-27 11:53:24 · answer #10 · answered by Sonn © 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋