The advantages and disadvantages of dog neutering should be understood by all dog owners!

Oct 24,2023
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★Benefits of neutering male dogs

1. Reduce the chance of dogs dying from testicular cancer;
2. Reduce the chance of dogs getting non-cancerous prostate diseases;
3. Reduce the incidence of perianal fistula;
4. May reduce the incidence of diabetes (no data support);
5. Extend the life span of dogs;
6. Avoid dogs Irritability, fighting, restlessness, loss of appetite, reduced compliance with the owner's instructions, dog fights with other dogs for mates, and attacks on strangers and even owners. Neutered cats and dogs are generally less aggressive and can better integrate into the family environment. They will be more emotional~

★Disadvantages of sterilizing male dogs

1. If sterilized before 1 year old, the chance of bone cancer will be significantly increased. It is a very common cancer for large and medium-sized dogs and is difficult to prevent;
2. The probability of cardiovascular tumors increases by 1.6 times;
3. The probability of thyroid degeneration increases by 3 times;
>4. The probability of cognitive dysfunction in the elderly increases;
5. Obesity and related health problems increase by three times;
6. The chance of getting prostate cancer increases by four times;
7. The chance of getting urinary system cancer is doubled;
8. The chance of orthopedic diseases is increased;
9. The chance of adverse reactions to vaccines is increased (normal adverse reaction rate is 0.32%, after sterilization is 27%-38%)

★It is better to sterilize female dogs

1. If sterilized before 2.5 years old, the chance of breast tumors can be significantly reduced, which is a common disease of female dogs
2. The possibility of uterine tumors is almost eliminated sex. The usual probability of suffering from uterine diseases is 23%, and 1% of unneutered female dogs die from uterine diseases;
3. Reduce the chance of perianal fistula;
4. Prevent pyometra;
>5. Eliminate the trouble of cleaning during menstrual cycle. Female dogs usually have their menstrual period twice a year, each time for about 2-3 weeks.
6. There is no need to worry about the risk of the female dog being mismated during the estrus period, so as to avoid the trouble of giving birth to a dog;
7. Extend the life of the dog;

★Disadvantages of sterilizing female dogs

1. Neutering before 1 year old greatly increases the risk of bone cancer;
2. The probability of splenic fibroids increases by 2.2 times, and cardiovascular fibroids. The probability increases by more than 5 times. These are common diseases, and in most cases dogs die from such diseases;
3. The chance of hypothyroidism is increased by 3 times;
4. The chance of obesity is increased;
5. Urinary incontinence Appears in 4-20% of female dogs;
6. The chance of persistent or recurrent urinary tract infection increases by 3-4 times;
7. Increases the possibility of vaginitis, vaginal dermatitis and vulvar inflammation, especially It is a female dog that was neutered before puberty;
8. 2 timesIncrease the incidence of urinary tract cancer;
9. Increase the incidence of orthopedic diseases; adverse reactions of injection vaccines (normal adverse reaction rate is 0.32%, 27%-38% after sterilization)

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