Dog owners have differing opinions on whether the dog should be neutered or not. Dog owners have varied reasons for neutering the dog but the most common reason is to reduce the population of unwanted and homeless dogs. Dog lovers would not hesitate to support the program of minimizing the number of homeless canines.
To prevent reproduction, the testicles are surgically removed. The procuedure though is not done solely for the prevention of reproduction as experts attest that this surgical procedure give the canine a healthier, happier and longer life. Because the testicles are surgically removed, the risk for testicle cancer will be eliminated as well. The hormone level of a castrated dog is controlled thus bad behavior that is associated with mood swings will be controlled as well. Castration decreases the male's inclination to roam thus the possibility of accidents that can snuff the life of the pet will be lessened.
Many owners though cannot decide when to schedule the neutering of the pet . There are many beliefs about neutering the pet. Neutering done at an early age is believed to have a significant impact on the personality and physical growth of the pet.
The playful and affectionate nature are some of the reasons why most people would choose to have a dog for a pet thus many owners would not dare neuter it at an early age because of the belief that the procedure will make the pet less playful and affectionate. Experts assert that these notions regarding castration are untrue. The personality and the physical development of the dog will not be affected at all. So what is the right age to neuter the pet?
Except for newborn puppies, dogs can be neutered anytime. Pets that are obtained from the breeder will know the right age of the dog but this will not be possible if the dog is adopted from a shelter. A dog is never too old for neutering but experts tell us that the ideal age will be before the dog reaches sexual maturity as long as the testicles has fully descended. A Shih Tzu or any other toy breeds can be neutered at six months as these breed gain sexual maturity early. Large breeds are best neutered at about 1 year of age as these canines take longer to attain sexual maturity.
To prevent reproduction, the testicles are surgically removed. The procuedure though is not done solely for the prevention of reproduction as experts attest that this surgical procedure give the canine a healthier, happier and longer life. Because the testicles are surgically removed, the risk for testicle cancer will be eliminated as well. The hormone level of a castrated dog is controlled thus bad behavior that is associated with mood swings will be controlled as well. Castration decreases the male's inclination to roam thus the possibility of accidents that can snuff the life of the pet will be lessened.
Many owners though cannot decide when to schedule the neutering of the pet . There are many beliefs about neutering the pet. Neutering done at an early age is believed to have a significant impact on the personality and physical growth of the pet.
The playful and affectionate nature are some of the reasons why most people would choose to have a dog for a pet thus many owners would not dare neuter it at an early age because of the belief that the procedure will make the pet less playful and affectionate. Experts assert that these notions regarding castration are untrue. The personality and the physical development of the dog will not be affected at all. So what is the right age to neuter the pet?
Except for newborn puppies, dogs can be neutered anytime. Pets that are obtained from the breeder will know the right age of the dog but this will not be possible if the dog is adopted from a shelter. A dog is never too old for neutering but experts tell us that the ideal age will be before the dog reaches sexual maturity as long as the testicles has fully descended. A Shih Tzu or any other toy breeds can be neutered at six months as these breed gain sexual maturity early. Large breeds are best neutered at about 1 year of age as these canines take longer to attain sexual maturity.
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