Neutering - Pros and Cons?

[Hankster]

I chose not to neuter. Ultimately I felt it was better for his health. There are three issues as I see it. It is difficult to find a boarding place that will take intact dogs. Other dogs react to him being intact. He doesn't hump but will spontaneously ejaculate. I haven't figured out the triggers for that yet. He is two now.

On this,,,( especially on the 'spontaneity').... Does he just get up and walk across the floor 'air' humping?? and then it's done?? That's what Hank does but even now as he's matured, he rarely does it. when he was younger, if you let him lick you, that would set him off. As of now,, I think he just has a dream or something lol..

 

[helsonwheels]

So what's your plan for your mr ?

Well im thinking more going that way. Will investigate more on it. Most vets rather go the old fashion way and get it iver with....but hey i like new technology..My vet does it but will talk to him too. You know a lot of animals domestic or wild live very long with their hormones. Cant put all dogs in the same boat. My 2 cents.

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[helsonwheels]

Well im thinking more going that way. Will investigate more on it. Most vets rather go the old fashion way and get it iver with....but hey i like new technology..My vet does it but will talk to him too. You know a lot of animals domestic or wild live very long with their hormones. Cant put all dogs in the same boat. My 2 cents.

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Vasectomy in Dogs

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[helsonwheels]

Is Vasectomy An Alternative To Castration For Dogs? | EMBRACE

My GS was castrated and was WORSE!!!

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[Dollys Owner]

There was a link in the article posted that you can inject Zeuterin ( zinc gluconate ) directly into each testicle and that will permanently neuter the dog in a non invasive way, and only cost about $7-28.00 compared to $75-300 for surgical neutering. I would say that if you are going to do it, do it at around 6-9months to avoid behavioural issues developing. It's not for health reasons in males. In females there is a definite health advantage to being spayed.
Should You Zeuter or Neuter Your Dog? Learn about Zeutering (Chemical Neutering)

 

[Hankster]

Is Vasectomy An Alternative To Castration For Dogs? | EMBRACE

My GS was castrated and was WORSE!!!

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wow,,,good read and almost more confused as to what the heck to do.. At this point, No on either. I'll let His temperament determine what happens next..

 

[Chunky White]

I had planned on neutering Chunky at 1 year but didn't because he had no negative actions that would make me want to neuter him. Like mentioned above he never humped, became aggressive unless provoked while rough housing and is the sweetest dog I have ever had. He was neutered because he had Cystine Stones which are hereditary and neutering is supposed to remove the chance of him getting stones again

Chunky has not gained weight, became more aggressive or had any negative side effects from neutering him.

 

[helsonwheels]

I had planned on neutering Chunky at 1 year but didn't because he had no negative actions that would make me want to neuter him. Like mentioned above he never humped, became aggressive unless provoked while rough housing and is the sweetest dog I have ever had. He was neutered because he had Cystine Stones which are hereditary and neutering is supposed to remove the chance of him getting stones again

One word I never accepted is "supposed" If a doctor or vet ever tells me "supposed" man is she/he going to get an earful.

 

[Chunky White]

One word I never accepted is "supposed" If a doctor or vet ever tells me "supposed" man is she/he going to get an earful.

Most things medically aren't guaranteed. The vet didn't "assume" anything

 

[helsonwheels]

Most things medically aren't guaranteed. The vet didn't "assume" anything

So true!

 

[helsonwheels]

There was a link in the article posted that you can inject Zeuterin ( zinc gluconate ) directly into each testicle and that will permanently neuter the dog in a non invasive way, and only cost about $7-28.00 compared to $75-300 for surgical neutering. I would say that if you are going to do it, do it at around 6-9months to avoid behavioural issues developing. It's not for health reasons in males. In females there is a definite health advantage to being spayed.
Should You Zeuter or Neuter Your Dog? Learn about Zeutering (Chemical Neutering)

Yes in one of the links I posted mentioned that. Interesting.

 

[Chunky White]

So true!

When the vet and everything I read on here and articles other EBN'ers posted said that neutering along with possible surgery to remove the Cystine Stones was what it would take to save Chunky's life with most likely no chance of anymore issues. That is what I wanted for him and would not of settled for any less.

 

[Doobs41378]

Dozer is one cute dog

 

[Old School Dropout]

Dozer is one cute dog

Thank you, his personality makes him even more attractive but I think that's the case with most of this breed. At least what attracted me to them and got me so interested after being around the few I interacted with.

 

[helsonwheels]

When the vet and everything I read on here and articles other EBN'ers posted said that neutering along with possible surgery to remove the Cystine Stones was what it would take to save Chunky's life with most likely no chance of anymore issues. That is what I wanted for him and would not of settled for any less.

If it's going to save your dog's life, I would have probably done the same.