Dogs owners find it difficult to decide whether to have the dog neutered or not. Neutering is often the option of responsible dog owners that are aware of the tragic plight of stray dogs - of the animals considered as man's best friends that have to be put to sleep for being homeless. It is the owner's responsibility to make sure that the pet would not contribute to the population of stray dogs.
To neuter a dog, a small incision is made on the skin to remove the testicles to prevent it from reproducing. Would you believe that hte procedure aside from minimizing the number of homeless canines also promises to give it a longer, healthier and happier life. Healthier - because a neutered dog will not be open to the risk of testicle cancer. 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.
However, owners have many reservations on the right time to neuter the dog . Neutering has many unfounded beliefs. Neutering done at an early age is believed to have a significant impact on the personality and physical growth of the pet.
Dogs are affectionate and playful by nature but if it is castrated before it has reached sexual maturity, the procedure will have a negative impact on the admirable qualities that make them such wonderful companions. Experts refute the veracity of these beliefs. 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. A pet owner would learn from the breeder the age of the dog but if the pet was obtained from a shelter considering the right age for neutering would not be possible. 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 take longer to attain maturity thus German Shepherds, Great Danes and other large breeds can be neutered at about 1 year of age.
To neuter a dog, a small incision is made on the skin to remove the testicles to prevent it from reproducing. Would you believe that hte procedure aside from minimizing the number of homeless canines also promises to give it a longer, healthier and happier life. Healthier - because a neutered dog will not be open to the risk of testicle cancer. 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.
However, owners have many reservations on the right time to neuter the dog . Neutering has many unfounded beliefs. Neutering done at an early age is believed to have a significant impact on the personality and physical growth of the pet.
Dogs are affectionate and playful by nature but if it is castrated before it has reached sexual maturity, the procedure will have a negative impact on the admirable qualities that make them such wonderful companions. Experts refute the veracity of these beliefs. 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. A pet owner would learn from the breeder the age of the dog but if the pet was obtained from a shelter considering the right age for neutering would not be possible. 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 take longer to attain maturity thus German Shepherds, Great Danes and other large breeds can be neutered at about 1 year of age.
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