should i get my dog fixed?

[ICit]

IcIt what vet do you work for??

cant say....
Its bad juju to say where you work

 

[penelope]

 

[ilovesmc]

 

[Mr.Steed]

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

Research that further! The neutered "b*stard's" interest is lessened. Frankly, I would like to see it made law that domestic animals be neutered with exceptions for licensed breeders or other approved reasons. Go euthanize some cats and dogs, especially kittens and puppies, if you can't comprehend this recommendation. Sadly, we can't enforce the same law for irresponsible people who can't seem to understand the magnitude of over population, whether it be human or animal. Shades of China!!!

In a word, please neuter your dog!

 

[KDENISE977]

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Research that further! The neutered "b*stard's" interest is lessened. Frankly, I would like to see it made law that domestic animals be neutered with exceptions for licensed breeders or other approved reasons. Go euthanize some cats and dogs, especially kittens and puppies, if you can't comprehend this recommendation. Sadly, we can't enforce the same law for irresponsible people who can't seem to understand the magnitude of over population, whether it be human or animal. Shades of China!!!

In a word, please neuter your dog!

 

[mitzi]

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.

True! Your dog may not be around other dogs, but if he accidently gets out and a female is in heat somewhere close he will take off and it won't be easy getting him back if you do at all.

 

[Roman]

Well Pet Clinic/ waldorf

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

I got my Female Boston done at Waldorf Well Pet Clinic, and paid less than they charge. It was $65. They did a great JOB! I love the Vet's there.

 

[acommondisaster]

Research that further! The neutered "b*stard's" interest is lessened. Frankly, I would like to see it made law that domestic animals be neutered with exceptions for licensed breeders or other approved reasons. Go euthanize some cats and dogs, especially kittens and puppies, if you can't comprehend this recommendation. Sadly, we can't enforce the same law for irresponsible people who can't seem to understand the magnitude of over population, whether it be human or animal. Shades of China!!!

In a word, please neuter your dog!

While I agree it's a good idea to spay/neuter pets, I disagree with letting the government into any more of my life than they already are. "Licensed breeder" sounds a lot like another way to make money off taxpayers and intrude even further into our lives and yet another layer of (expensive) beaucracy.

 

[2lazy2P]

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

haha..funny you mentioned lap dog. Mine pretty much feels the same!

 

[2lazy2P]

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.

Point taken. Takes a lot of the fear out of the situation. I think a tall, strong looking boxer is a beautiful thing!<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comfficeffice" /><o></o>
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