should i get my dog fixed?

KDENISE977

KDENISE977

New Member
:dingding:
frequentflier said:
One thing to consider is that a ##### in heat will attract male dogs from far away...if a dog catches a whiff of a female, he may take off, get hit by a car, etc.
Click to expand...

:dingding::dingding::dingding:

This is SO true and for a male dog , he will begin to smell EVERYthing female, not just dogs...fox, other wildlife, etc and speaking from experience, it's a PAIN when you can't figure out WHY he is acting funny for NO apparent reason. I just went through this w/ my 2 year old boxer, wanting to go out at all hours of the night, acting weird, around no other dogs that were female, etc... got him fixed and WOW, what a difference.
 
tes218

tes218

New Member
Ken King said:
So you guys think a neutered male has no interest in a b!tch in heat. You guys are funny. :killingme Neutering only removes the ability to create sperm, it does nothing to impact the reaction to the scent or towards the ability to couple.
Click to expand...

I've had male (neutered) dogs all my life and not one (of the 6 I've owned) has been interested in running after a female in heat. Neutering reduces the levels of testosterone.
 
2lazy2P

2lazy2P

nothing unreal exists
frequentflier said:
My female dog, approx 9 Y/O lifts her leg to pee. My male, approx 7Y/O, squats most of the time.
Go figure!
Click to expand...

:killingme To funny. I (also) have a 3 three old Male Great Dane that squats to this day but I think that has something to do more with gravity and awkwardness than sex.

KDENISE977 said:
I just went through this w/ my 2 year old boxer, wanting to go out at all hours of the night, acting weird, around no other dogs that were female, etc... got him fixed and WOW, what a difference.
Click to expand...

Did it change his personality (in a bad way) in any way? My boxer is as lovable and affectionate as they come. Last thing I would want is to change that in any way.
 
pixiegirl

pixiegirl

Cleopatra Jones
My 18 month old male boxer/pit mix got neutered at about a year old (when I got him) he's fairly submissive to my 7 YO female pit. He squats to pee still and she humps him when they play. Weirdo dogs.
 
Ken King

Ken King

A little rusty but not crusty
PREMO Member
tes218 said:
I've had male (neutered) dogs all my life and not one (of the 6 I've owned) has been interested in running after a female in heat. Neutering reduces the levels of testosterone.
Click to expand...

Have your neutered dogs ever been introduced to a b!tch in heat? I bet you would notice a level of interest on his part. And so you know, my dogs haven't ran a b!tch down either, but you can tell when one in heat is around and it doesn't matter if he had been neutered or not as I have owned both types.
 
KDENISE977

KDENISE977

New Member
2lazy2P said:
:killingme To funny. I (also) have a 3 three old Male Great Dane that squats to this day but I think that has something to do more with gravity and awkwardness than sex.



Did it change his personality (in a bad way) in any way? My boxer is as lovable and affectionate as they come. Last thing I would want is to change that in any way.
Click to expand...

No way, he didn't change a bit, he's still the same giant lovable, playful, only I think he IS happier because I honestly don't think he could figure out WHY he was having urges to go out 3 and 4 times a night, I asked my vet and she immediatly said, it was the smells, not of other dogs....but other animals in heat... but to answer your question, he's still a doll...still a big lap dog :)
 
Nickel

Nickel

curiouser and curiouser
2lazy2P said:
If you neuter earlier in life does it stunt there growth? I heard both sides of the fence, but what's the truth?<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:eek:ffice:eek:ffice" /><o:p></o:p>
Click to expand...
I had my dog neutered when he was 6 months old, and he grew to be on the larger side for his breed. I would think size would be more reliant on genetics than hormones. He's also 5 years old and squats to pee, although when we take walks he will lift his leg to mark his territory.
 
KDENISE977

KDENISE977

New Member
I also might add, that since Remi was neutered, I DO have a female boxer puppy also, SHE is 6 months old now, not spayed yet (for medical reasons) and he could care less about her... I'm not saying their won't be the sniffs or interest in her when she's in heat, but the level of testosterone isn't there anymore to make him go crazy, as I think he was before !!
 
tes218

tes218

New Member
Ken King said:
Have your neutered dogs ever been introduced to a b!tch in heat? I bet you would notice a level of interest on his part. And so you know, my dogs haven't ran a b!tch down either, but you can tell when one in heat is around and it doesn't matter if he had been neutered or not as I have owned both types.
Click to expand...

No, all of my dogs, male and female, have been neutered/spayed. I am speaking of the unneutered dog having the desire to roam or escape in search of the female in heat which they can smell quite a distance off. Having a level of interest in a female in heat in the same home will not cause him to have that intense desire to escape. My previous neighbors have had unspayed females and other than sniffing the air while outside they did not show interest in getting closer to them. They definitely did not display any of the desires such as howling, pacing, scratching at the door, etc that is common among unneutered males.
 
JoeR

JoeR

New Member
ilovesmc said:
thanks for all the opinions! :)

i'd just hate to put him through surgery if its not needed. i will keep doing my research. and yes he does get all of his shots (i forget who asked me that)
Click to expand...

If it's a cost issue, check with the local Humane Societies and animal welfare organizations. I know the Charles County Humane Society has low cost spay and neuter clinics. Here's a link for them. Not sure how much your vet was going to charge, but it looks like your little fellow would be just over $100.00. Could be less depending on your family income. Also you don't have to be a county resident. We got our boy done there 5 years ago and he's never had any problems. And our vet didn't have any problems with our taking him there for cost reasons.

Spay and Neuter
 
tes218

tes218

New Member
Interesting read:
WHAT ARE THE HEALTH BENEFITS TO THE DOG?

There are several health benefits to neutering. One of the most important concerns the prostate gland, which under the influence of testosterone will gradually enlarge over the course of the dog’s life. In age, it is likely to become uncomfortable, possibly being large enough to interfere w/defecation. The prostate under the influence of testosterone is also predisposed to infection which is almost impossible to clear up without neutering. Neutering causes the prostate to shrink into insignificance thus preventing both prostatitis as well as the uncomfortable benign hyperplasia (enlargement) that occurs with aging. It is often erroneously held that neutering prevents prostate cancer but this is not true.

Other health benefits of neutering include the prevention of certain types of hernias and tumors of the testicles and anus. Excessive preputial discharge is also reduced by neutering.

WHAT BEHAVIORAL CHANGES CAN BE EXPECTED AFTER NEUTER?

The only behavior changes that are observed after neutering relate to behaviors influenced by male hormones. Playfulness, friendliness, and socialization with humans are not changed. The behaviors that change are far less desirable. The interest in roaming is eliminated in 90% of neutered dogs. Aggressive behavior against other male dogs is eliminated in 60% of neutered dogs. Urine marking is eliminated in 50% of neutered male dogs. Inappropriate mounting is eliminated in 70% of neutered dogs.

WILL HE GET OVER-WEIGHT OR LETHARGIC?

Activity level and appetite do not change with neutering. A male dog should not gain weight or become less interested in activity post neuter.
 
I

ilovesmc

New Member
thanks!

JoeR said:
If it's a cost issue, check with the local Humane Societies and animal welfare organizations. I know the Charles County Humane Society has low cost spay and neuter clinics. Here's a link for them. Not sure how much your vet was going to charge, but it looks like your little fellow would be just over $100.00. Could be less depending on your family income. Also you don't have to be a county resident. We got our boy done there 5 years ago and he's never had any problems. And our vet didn't have any problems with our taking him there for cost reasons.

Spay and Neuter
Click to expand...

thank you! my friend also suggested them. if i decide to do it, i'm sure i will go to them.

i just wonder if vets assume all those health related things result from not getting fixed or if they are positive. my vet told me my dog would be at very high risk of developing testicular cancer if i didnt get him fixed. sometimes i just think every dog is different and it's hit or miss no matter what you do.
 
I

ilovesmc

New Member
tes218 said:
Interesting read:
WHAT ARE THE HEALTH BENEFITS TO THE DOG?

There are several health benefits to neutering. One of the most important concerns the prostate gland, which under the influence of testosterone will gradually enlarge over the course of the dog’s life. In age, it is likely to become uncomfortable, possibly being large enough to interfere w/defecation. The prostate under the influence of testosterone is also predisposed to infection which is almost impossible to clear up without neutering. Neutering causes the prostate to shrink into insignificance thus preventing both prostatitis as well as the uncomfortable benign hyperplasia (enlargement) that occurs with aging. It is often erroneously held that neutering prevents prostate cancer but this is not true.

Other health benefits of neutering include the prevention of certain types of hernias and tumors of the testicles and anus. Excessive preputial discharge is also reduced by neutering.

WHAT BEHAVIORAL CHANGES CAN BE EXPECTED AFTER NEUTER?

The only behavior changes that are observed after neutering relate to behaviors influenced by male hormones. Playfulness, friendliness, and socialization with humans are not changed. The behaviors that change are far less desirable. The interest in roaming is eliminated in 90% of neutered dogs. Aggressive behavior against other male dogs is eliminated in 60% of neutered dogs. Urine marking is eliminated in 50% of neutered male dogs. Inappropriate mounting is eliminated in 70% of neutered dogs.

WILL HE GET OVER-WEIGHT OR LETHARGIC?

Activity level and appetite do not change with neutering. A male dog should not gain weight or become less interested in activity post neuter.
Click to expand...

wow thanks! what is the link to that article? i wish my vet would have explained some of that to me instead of just scaring me lol
 
ICit

ICit

Jam out with ur clam out
ilovesmc said:
thanks for all the opinions! :)

i'd just hate to put him through surgery if its not needed. i will keep doing my research. and yes he does get all of his shots (i forget who asked me that)
Click to expand...

:howdy:

now thats a money making scam right there if you really want to know :coffee:

... so you wont neuter your pup... but will over vacc and break down his immune system.. that right there is enough to cause cancer and a boat load of other issues :yay:

vets have us programmed to think we need to vacc our dogs EVERY year... :bs:
 
ICit

ICit

Jam out with ur clam out
Last edited:
ICit

ICit

Jam out with ur clam out
ilovesmc said:
wow thanks! what is the link to that article? i wish my vet would have explained some of that to me instead of just scaring me lol
Click to expand...


what is sad is that vets dont take the time to educated their clients the right way. Even down to flea and tick meds... what does what and why... and even Heartworm med... how it is spread and what happens if you dont give the meds. how its important to get the dog tested prior to just giving the meds again... and if your dog is HTW positive... WHAT THEY REALLY TREAT WITH! :faint:

:huggy:
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top