Neuter or not?

[KDENISE977]

I have 2 boxer kids, my Remington is 1 and a half years old, I also have a 7 year old female Chloe who is spayed. I'm weighing the benefits of neutering him vs. leaving him be. He doesn't act like a stud because he's never been around a real "female" dog. I cancelled the appt. to neuter as I cannot see a benefit right now to the surgery if he's not acting out?? Looking for any opinions. These dogs are my children and I don't see a need for a pointless surgery, they never get "loose" we have acres they run on and are not around other dogs, ever, no day care, no kennel..EVER. Any idea why SHOULD reschedule?

 

[Nickel]

Spay and Neuter Health Benefits ~ Pawprints and Purrs, Inc.

 

[Roxie04]

snip snip

 

[jp2854]

i agree he needs to be snipped.

 

[Bay_Kat]

Not a dog but....

 

[cattitude]

I have 2 boxer kids, my Remington is 1 and a half years old, I also have a 7 year old female Chloe who is spayed. I'm weighing the benefits of neutering him vs. leaving him be. He doesn't act like a stud because he's never been around a real "female" dog. I cancelled the appt. to neuter as I cannot see a benefit right now to the surgery if he's not acting out?? Looking for any opinions. These dogs are my children and I don't see a need for a pointless surgery, they never get "loose" we have acres they run on and are not around other dogs, ever, no day care, no kennel..EVER. Any idea why SHOULD reschedule?

Act like a stud? You do know that spayed females and neutered males will hump, right? It's not always a sexual behavior.

Acres? Fenced? Because if he smells a female in heat, he will run for miles.

The link Nickel posted has good information, I hope you read it.

 

[Bay_Kat]

Act like a stud? You do know that spayed females and neutered males will hump, right? It's not always a sexual behavior.

Acres? Fenced? Because if he smells a female in heat, he will run for miles.

The link Nickel posted has good information, I hope you read it.

You don't want to take this chance. Too many missing pets just because of this very reason.

 

[KDENISE977]

Not a dog but....

but why so quick to cut?

 

[Bay_Kat]

but why so quick to cut?

If your boy is not snipped and he smells a female in heat he is going to take off, and a fence will not hold him back. Do you want to take a chance of him running off and possibly getting hit by a car?

 

[KDENISE977]

Act like a stud? You do know that spayed females and neutered males will hump, right? It's not always a sexual behavior.

Acres? Fenced? Because if he smells a female in heat, he will run for miles.

The link Nickel posted has good information, I hope you read it.

YES, I'm aware that "humping, as well as standing over, and resting genitals on another dog are not acts of sexual behavior, I'm questioning why every post seems you are DEFENSIVE?
Acts of a dog are learned before they are instictual...

 

[KDENISE977]

If your boy is not snipped and he smells a female in heat he is going to take off, and a fence will not hold him back. Do you want to take a chance of him running off and possibly getting hit by a car?

My boy is also never off a line...we have 50 ft. line for his benefit.

 

[Nickel]

but why so quick to cut?

Less Testosterone, Less Trouble

In terms of behavior, male dogs will benefit even more than females from being neutered. Neutering, or castration, is the surgical removal of the animal's testicles. An unneutered male can detect a female in heat even miles away. Neutering decreases roaming by 90%. Responding to the overwhelming urge to reproduce, he will often become nervous and irritable, perhaps picking fights with other dogs, or become lethargic, less responsive to his owner, stop eating, or act ill or depressed. Among the problems reduced or eliminated by neutering male pets are:

* Territoriality and aggression, including urinating to mark territory, and fighting to defend it
* Wandering, escaping, and automobile injuries
* "Riding" inappropriate objects
* Prostate enlargement (occurs in at least 60% of unneutered male dogs 5 years or older)
* Prostate tumors and infections
* Tumors of the testicles, penis, anal area
* Perineal hernia (rupture of the posterior abdominal wall)
* Stress, leading to increased susceptibility to disease
* Need for extra food

Spay and Neuter Health Benefits ~ Pawprints and Purrs, Inc.

 

[Bay_Kat]

My boy is also never off a line...we have 50 ft. line for his benefit.

You started a thread and asked for advice. You seem dead set on not getting him fixed. I imagine you were against it before you started the thread, but for health benefits and the risk of him getting lost or injured, everyone pretty much agrees it's best for him. You still seem to think it's not. Why start a thread when you already knew what you wanted to do?

 

[Bay_Kat]

Less Testosterone, Less Trouble

In terms of behavior, male dogs will benefit even more than females from being neutered. Neutering, or castration, is the surgical removal of the animal's testicles. An unneutered male can detect a female in heat even miles away. Neutering decreases roaming by 90%. Responding to the overwhelming urge to reproduce, he will often become nervous and irritable, perhaps picking fights with other dogs, or become lethargic, less responsive to his owner, stop eating, or act ill or depressed. Among the problems reduced or eliminated by neutering male pets are:

* Territoriality and aggression, including urinating to mark territory, and fighting to defend it
* Wandering, escaping, and automobile injuries
* "Riding" inappropriate objects
* Prostate enlargement (occurs in at least 60% of unneutered male dogs 5 years or older)
* Prostate tumors and infections
* Tumors of the testicles, penis, anal area
* Perineal hernia (rupture of the posterior abdominal wall)
* Stress, leading to increased susceptibility to disease
* Need for extra food

Spay and Neuter Health Benefits ~ Pawprints and Purrs, Inc.

Thank you! I have a male dog that was neutered before I got him. I never knew the specific benefits aside from him not getting out and hurt or lost. This is great to know.

 

[K_Jo]

YES, I'm aware that "humping, as well as standing over, and resting genitals on another dog are not acts of sexual behavior, I'm questioning why every post seems you are DEFENSIVE?
Acts of a dog are learned before they are instictual...

 

[toppick08]

Less Testosterone, Less Trouble

In terms of behavior, male dogs will benefit even more than females from being neutered. Neutering, or castration, is the surgical removal of the animal's testicles. An unneutered male can detect a female in heat even miles away. Neutering decreases roaming by 90%. Responding to the overwhelming urge to reproduce, he will often become nervous and irritable, perhaps picking fights with other dogs, or become lethargic, less responsive to his owner, stop eating, or act ill or depressed. Among the problems reduced or eliminated by neutering male pets are:

* Territoriality and aggression, including urinating to mark territory, and fighting to defend it
* Wandering, escaping, and automobile injuries
* "Riding" inappropriate objects
* Prostate enlargement (occurs in at least 60% of unneutered male dogs 5 years or older)
* Prostate tumors and infections
* Tumors of the testicles, penis, anal area
* Perineal hernia (rupture of the posterior abdominal wall)
* Stress, leading to increased susceptibility to disease
* Need for extra food

Spay and Neuter Health Benefits ~ Pawprints and Purrs, Inc.

poor boy.....

 

[KDENISE977]

Less Testosterone, Less Trouble

In terms of behavior, male dogs will benefit even more than females from being neutered. Neutering, or castration, is the surgical removal of the animal's testicles. An unneutered male can detect a female in heat even miles away. Neutering decreases roaming by 90%. Responding to the overwhelming urge to reproduce, he will often become nervous and irritable, perhaps picking fights with other dogs, or become lethargic, less responsive to his owner, stop eating, or act ill or depressed. Among the problems reduced or eliminated by neutering male pets are:

* Territoriality and aggression, including urinating to mark territory, and fighting to defend it
* Wandering, escaping, and automobile injuries
* "Riding" inappropriate objects
* Prostate enlargement (occurs in at least 60% of unneutered male dogs 5 years or older)
* Prostate tumors and infections
* Tumors of the testicles, penis, anal area
* Perineal hernia (rupture of the posterior abdominal wall)
* Stress, leading to increased susceptibility to disease
* Need for extra food

Spay and Neuter Health Benefits ~ Pawprints and Purrs, Inc.

SO... YOU'RE TELLING ME IF NONE OF THESE ARE PRESENT IT'S STILL IN THEIR BEST INTREST TO HAVE A SURGERY??

 

[Nickel]

so... You're Telling Me If None Of These Are Present It's Still In Their Best Intrest To Have A Surgery??

Yes, to prevent future health problems.

 

[Bay_Kat]

SO... YOU'RE TELLING ME IF NONE OF THESE ARE PRESENT IT'S STILL IN THEIR BEST INTREST TO HAVE A SURGERY??

Please don't use all caps, it's annoying and seems like you are yelling all the time.

These things are PREVENTED by having the dog neutered.

 

[KDENISE977]

Please don't use all caps, it's annoying and seems like you are yelling all the time.

These things are PREVENTED by having the dog neutered.

oKAY, So I'm going to bail on this bunch of wish they were vets, and go with my AcTuaL veT... who SAys YOU aLl NEed A hoBby OR a dEgREe!!
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