Neuter or Not?

[labman]

All good opinions and advice! having him neutered would save me some worry and stress maybe.My older lab was altered at 6 months and is 11 now and his health is ok.Having him de-nutted didn't stop him from trying to mount his sister when she was in season tho .
I might wait till he is about a year to get my new one altered.All the vets recommend 5 or 6 months? there has to be a logical reason for this,maybe easier for them and less expensive for the owner?

 

[Red_ACD_for_me]

All good opinions and advice! having him neutered would save me some worry and stress maybe.My older lab was altered at 6 months and is 11 now and his health is ok.Having him de-nutted didn't stop him from trying to mount his sister when she was in season tho .
I might wait till he is about a year to get my new one altered.All the vets recommend 5 or 6 months? there has to be a logical reason for this,maybe easier for them and less expensive for the owner?

It is cheaper at my vet to have a puppy fixed as opposed to an adult. For instance my boy will now cost me around $300 where as if I had him done as a pup it would only be half. Vets recommed 6 months because it is before puberty hits females usually go into heat around 9 months and some possibly even later where as the males are also interested in "other things" around that age as well. I am glad and feel confident in making the best decision for my dog and most importantly "responsible" enough to keep him from breeding. Both of my old GSD mixes suffered from issues related to early neutering (6 months) Urethral sphincter issues and orthopedic issues. I will never neuter a male before the age of 2 again. JMO

 

[Maxy24]

All the vets recommend 5 or 6 months? there has to be a logical reason for this,maybe easier for them and less expensive for the owner?

If I were a vet i would also probably recommend this age because the average pet owner in my opinion is not responsible or diligent enough to keep his dog from getting pregnant or impregnating another dog. I do not think I would trust most people to do this seeing as there are so many oops litters every year.

 

[shadowfacedanes]

I've always found this to be an extremely interesting article in relation to the argument of spaying/neutering to *prevent* cancers.

http://www.geocities.com/rottndobie/SpayNeuterCancers.pdf

Yes, it's one mans opinion, but he IS the director of oncology, so it's a pretty significant one to me.

Just find it interesting......

And yes, I agree, large and giant breeds need their hormones for proper growth. Studies have also shown that cutting off those hormones at too early and age can increase the risk of bone cancer. I believe a link was posted to that effect, but if not, I can post one.

 

[Dekka]

Thanks for that link..that is really interesting

 

[Red_ACD_for_me]

I've always found this to be an extremely interesting article in relation to the argument of spaying/neutering to *prevent* cancers.

http://www.geocities.com/rottndobie/SpayNeuterCancers.pdf

Very interesting article for sure..........Thanks for posting that

 

[labman]

That really is an interesting link shadowfacedanes.I want the best of health for my dogs and there is so many things to consider.I still have some time to think about it and things will work out .