earliest age to neuter my puppy

Oct 21st, 2016 11:45 pm

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dreaderus [OP]: Deal Addict; Jan 11, 2007; 2921 posts; 365 upvotes; Mississauga

Oct 21st, 2016 11:45 pm

Thoughts? I neutered my cat at 5 months.

My dog is sweet and has a great disposition don't want him to become aggressive etc. would like to do it as earlier as possible.

The vet I use says 6 months at the earliest. I would do sooner if no health issues.

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Oct 22nd, 2016 12:14 am

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Beachdown: Deal Fanatic; Apr 23, 2009; 5153 posts; 676 upvotes; South of Ottawa

Oct 22nd, 2016 12:14 am

What kind of dog?

There are studies out there that suggest 6 months or later, however it depends on the size/breed of dog. And there aren't any comprehensive studies that prove early neutering is detrimental.

My 45lb labradoodle has had two litters. Her breeder sterilizes all of her pups before letting them go to their new homes, so at 8-10 weeks old.

Oct 22nd, 2016 2:25 pm

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Karala: Sr. Member; Apr 25, 2011; 904 posts; 438 upvotes; British Columbia

Oct 22nd, 2016 2:25 pm

Shelters can do it at two months (8 weeks) or 2 pounds.

I would wait until 6 months. There's no need to do it sooner; shelters need to do it that young to ensure the animals don't breed once out of their care.

Oct 22nd, 2016 2:59 pm

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dreaderus [OP]: Deal Addict; Jan 11, 2007; 2921 posts; 365 upvotes; Mississauga

Oct 22nd, 2016 2:59 pm

The dog is a Chihuahua.

he is beautiful

I hear its good to do it sooner less chance of biting/aggression and leg lifting during peeing.

Oct 22nd, 2016 3:41 pm

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gqballa: Member; Mar 11, 2012; 279 posts; 66 upvotes

Oct 22nd, 2016 3:41 pm

What kind of dog?
There's a debate now to neuter dogs of the larger breed later 1.5 years is what I'm aiming for on my husky.

Oct 22nd, 2016 5:44 pm

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Blanche123: Deal Addict; Jan 28, 2014; 2958 posts; 444 upvotes

Oct 22nd, 2016 5:44 pm

What did your vet say? Our dog was neutered at 7 months - exactly as recommended. I was afraid that a basket of his puppies would show up on our doorstep judging by the ladies who found him ever so attractive (despite the fact that he looks like a girl).

Oct 23rd, 2016 9:59 am

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dreaderus [OP]: Deal Addict; Jan 11, 2007; 2921 posts; 365 upvotes; Mississauga

Oct 23rd, 2016 9:59 am

the vet said 6 months though if it meant hed be less aggressive or territorial id rather do it sooner. not all vet's are created equal I have found

Oct 23rd, 2016 10:46 am

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Blanche123: Deal Addict; Jan 28, 2014; 2958 posts; 444 upvotes

Oct 23rd, 2016 10:46 am

dreaderus wrote: ↑
Oct 23rd, 2016 9:59 am
the vet said 6 months though if it meant hed be less aggressive or territorial id rather do it sooner. not all vet's are created equal I have found

Agreed. However, you have to pick the best vet that you can find and go with his/her opinion. We have been going to the same vet practice for 35 years. If we did not trust them we would have found another vet.

Oct 24th, 2016 4:43 pm

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MrsPotato: Deal Addict; Apr 7, 2012; 2542 posts; 624 upvotes; Toronto

Oct 24th, 2016 4:43 pm

Hahahha yeah, biting and leg lifting had nothing to do with neutering or not.

Leg lifting is a learned behaviour.
Biting/aggression has nothing to do with testestorne levels either. Agggession is typically tear based ...

Here's a good breakdown of why/when to spay/neuteur
https://positively.com/dog-wellness/hea ... ay-neuter/

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Oct 25th, 2016 12:34 pm

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NubNub: Sr. Member; Jan 16, 2007; 934 posts; 237 upvotes; Toronto

Oct 25th, 2016 12:34 pm

I wish I did it earlier, if just to reduce the chance of him in learning his humping behaviour. Just glad he never does it in public.

Oct 28th, 2016 1:23 pm

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aka2000: Newbie; Mar 7, 2007; 11 posts; 2 upvotes; Canada

Oct 28th, 2016 1:23 pm

Humping, leg lifting and aggression are training issues. And what exactly is a problem with a male dog lifting his leg? I much prefer when my male lifts a leg and pees on a tree than squats and pees on his legs.

Oct 28th, 2016 4:32 pm

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NubNub: Sr. Member; Jan 16, 2007; 934 posts; 237 upvotes; Toronto

Oct 28th, 2016 4:32 pm

My guy learned, while still intact, that humping was pleasurable. Now he continues the act, even though the effects are not present. ie, the red lipstick effect.

Oct 30th, 2016 1:31 am

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Beachdown: Deal Fanatic; Apr 23, 2009; 5153 posts; 676 upvotes; South of Ottawa

Oct 30th, 2016 1:31 am

My big guy was neutered at just over a year old. He has a tendency to mark when visiting new places. And he still tries to get it on with my smaller female doodle when she's in heat. They've tied a few times in the last two years, but other than that, no humping.

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