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When is the right time to neuter ??
I have 3 month old lab and was wondering when is the right time to get him neutered ??
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When is the right time to neuter ??
On 4/30/2011 5:33 AM, kundian wrote:
I have 3 month old lab and was wondering when is the right time to get him neutered ?? Neutering can interfere with how a dog grows so if you insist on doing it please wait until he's sexually mature, especially if you plan on doing agility or other athletics with your dog. Statistics show that neutered dogs have more injuries than dogs that are left natural. Responsible pet owners don't neuter at all because they feel removing body parts just for our own convenience isn't fair to the animal and can cause harm in the future. However, if you feel you are in a situation where your dog is not totally under your control, such as kept outside without you being around, it is better to have it done. Having said that I feel that people who don't want their dog to be inside with them as a part of the family shouldn't have dogs. And of course, if they are inside with you they can't be out impregnating bitches in heat. In an interesting article in the August Veterinary Practice News entitled "Can we neuter cancer in dogs?" veterinary oncologist Kevin Hahn opens by saying that, after reviewing studies reported over the last 30 years, he's not sure what to recommend to his clients. Like most veterinarians, Dr Hahn mentions the higher incidence of testicular and mammary cancer in intact animals, but also notes that spayed females have a 4 times greater risk of cardiac hemangiosarcomas, and neutered males also show a significant increased risk for this cancer compared to intact ones. Another cancer Dr Hahn discusses that deserves mention is prostate cancer because a lot of people erroneously believe that castration prevents this. In reality, it does not. In fact, castrated dogs have up to a 4 times greater risk of developing prostate cancer than intact animals. At the same time, spayed or neutered dogs have a 1.5 to 3 times greater chance of developing bladder cancer. Because of this, rectal examinations and abdominal palpation should always be part of a routine veterinary physical examination. The link between sterilization and osteosarcoma (i.e. bone cancer) is also troubling: Spayed and neutered animals are twice as likely to develop this cancer. Those spayed or castrated before their first birthdays had a roughly 1 in 4 lifetime risk for osteosarcoma and were significantly more likely to develop a tumor than intact dogs. http://www.mmilani.com/commentary-200509.html Here are some more links that might help you make your decision. Education is the best way! http://www.naiaonline.org/pdfs/LongT...uterInDogs.pdf http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm.../detail/646838 http://www.veterinarypracticenews.co...ting-pets.aspx |
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When is the right time to neuter ??
"kundian" wrote
I have 3 month old lab and was wondering when is the right time to get him neutered ?? 'Right time' can vary a bit but it's best to wait until at least 6 months of age and closer to 1 year is probably better. This answer is for male dogs, not female dogs or cats of either sex. |
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When is the right time to neuter ??
"Char" wrote
kundian wrote: I have 3 month old lab and was wondering when is the right time to get him neutered ?? Neutering can interfere with how a dog grows so if you insist on doing it please wait until he's sexually mature, especially if you plan on doing agility or other athletics with your dog. Statistics show that neutered dogs have more injuries than dogs that are left natural. I think Kundian was looking for something a bit less vague. No earlier than 6 months, preference for 1 year. Responsible pet owners don't neuter at all because they feel removing body parts just for our own convenience isn't fair to the animal and can cause harm in the future. Lord Char. Responsible owners neuter. Rare exceptions are those doing reputable breeding with a plan for the pups and folks like that don't ask here for the normal age of neutering. |
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