Neutering is a surgical procedure in which a veterinarian removes a pet’s reproductive organs. For male dogs, sterilization removes both testicles from the scrotum. After surgery, the pet no longer secretes sex hormones, thus reducing the aggressiveness of the male pet.

Why should male dogs be neutered:

Prevent certain diseases in dogs

Many unneutered male dogs over five years old will develop prostatic hypertrophy, and some may even have difficulty urinating or defecating as a result. Fortunately, when an enlarged prostate occurs, the problem can be quickly resolved by simply spaying.

It can make the dog’s temperament docile

Neutering surgery can effectively prevent dogs from being irritable, fighting, restless, loss of appetite, reduced compliance with the owner's instructions, competing with other dogs for mates, and attacking strangers and even owners due to heat.

Note:

An empty stomach must be ensured before the operation, otherwise the anesthetized dog's stomach will stop peristalsis and cause flatulence. If there is food in the stomach, the dog may vomit. At this time, the dog cannot swallow, and the food in the stomach will be regurgitated and block the larynx and trachea, causing suffocation.

Keep the wound dry and never take a shower after surgery to avoid infection. In addition, be careful not to let your dog lick the wound, as it may cause inflammation, swelling, or even bite. If this happens, you must take it to the animal hospital for re-suturing as soon as possible.

After a pet is sterilized, both male and female dogs will have a big appetite. However, in fact, the daily energy demand after the operation has dropped by 30% compared with the original. To avoid the rapid weight gain of the dog after sterilization, the dog can be fed with sterilization prescription food.