nycbullymama
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- Dec 22, 2012
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We decided to get the boys neutered last December.
For over a year, I was opposed to the idea, then finally gave in when we got Wellie due to social reasons. Castrated dogs just didn't like them, and it became difficult to go out without constant barking and lunging by neighborhood dogs.
Since the neuter, there has been no change in Wellie. He still loves everyone, including dogs, cats, and kids. All he wants to do is play with everyone.
The change in Blue is horrible though. He never cared about other dogs, but now? If we happen to run across one that's intact, all bets are off. He goes after them with the intent to kill.
He went after a french bulldog he's always known and never had problems with. He's also gone after strange dogs he's never met. I don't know what to do anymore other than keep him away from all dogs which is what we're doing now.
I brought this up to my vet and she said it does happen. Really? WTF?? Why didn't she mention it when she was pushing castrating them??!!
Anyway, I'm posting this so those who are undecided, know all the risks and benefits that come with neutering. It doesn't always cure behavioral problems, and can in fact lead to more.
For over a year, I was opposed to the idea, then finally gave in when we got Wellie due to social reasons. Castrated dogs just didn't like them, and it became difficult to go out without constant barking and lunging by neighborhood dogs.
Since the neuter, there has been no change in Wellie. He still loves everyone, including dogs, cats, and kids. All he wants to do is play with everyone.
The change in Blue is horrible though. He never cared about other dogs, but now? If we happen to run across one that's intact, all bets are off. He goes after them with the intent to kill.
He went after a french bulldog he's always known and never had problems with. He's also gone after strange dogs he's never met. I don't know what to do anymore other than keep him away from all dogs which is what we're doing now.
I brought this up to my vet and she said it does happen. Really? WTF?? Why didn't she mention it when she was pushing castrating them??!!
Anyway, I'm posting this so those who are undecided, know all the risks and benefits that come with neutering. It doesn't always cure behavioral problems, and can in fact lead to more.