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It is certainly not wrong to neuter your dog though some people do think that it is cruel because you are taking away the dogs manhood in a sense. However it can actually help the dog in a number of ways.
In some breeds such as the Saint Bernard, by neutering them you could actually be decreasing their chances of developing cancer and other health problems. The main reason people neuter their dogs however is to stop various behavioral problems. Problems such as aggression, constant excitability and marking their territory can be frustrating and there is a chance that neutering the dog can help. Also many dogs are constantly humping things and that is a sign of sexual frustration and by neutering them it can take those feelings away.
However, overall neautering can help but it does not always work to take away behavioural problems. It is certainly not wrong but it all depends upon your own opinion.
In some breeds such as the Saint Bernard, by neutering them you could actually be decreasing their chances of developing cancer and other health problems. The main reason people neuter their dogs however is to stop various behavioral problems. Problems such as aggression, constant excitability and marking their territory can be frustrating and there is a chance that neutering the dog can help. Also many dogs are constantly humping things and that is a sign of sexual frustration and by neutering them it can take those feelings away.
However, overall neautering can help but it does not always work to take away behavioural problems. It is certainly not wrong but it all depends upon your own opinion.
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If there is one thing i hate is Ignorance. All animals, including us humans, have just as much as a chance of devloping cancers as any other animal. If you are neutering to remove a behavior problem, It goes to prove that you are an irresponsible owner that is not willing to take the time to work with your pet. Hell why don't we castrate our children if neutering is to correct behavior problems. Not only that, haveing testicles promotes growth hormones that help the animal devlope further into adulthood, and continue to help even later on. I have had dogs up the yin yang and there is not one that i haven't been able to train not to mark his territory inside the home. It's all a matter of persistance, dominate training, and letting your dog know whos the alpha and what actions you do and do not abide by. If you cant train your dog to listen to what you want then why the hell are you getting a dog in the first place? Before anyone gets a dog, he or she shouldn't learn how to train a dog, they should learn how to train themselvs how to handle a dog. Not only that, but the major reprecusion is that the more and more dogs that are neutered the thiner and thiner the canine genitic pool will get, ultimately resulting in genetic sterility and defects. Sure we all think its all hunky dory to spay and neuter our animals now, but eventually down the road, guess what, there will no longer be any more cuddly pets for us to love because we slaugerted to many testicles and uteris's in the past. Thats the one major fault with the human race is that we always think of the now and never leave any room for the later, resulting in future problems that we could have prevented through widespread education.
Actually testosterone has been linked to protect dogs against cancer in a couple of scientific studies. Also, bone cancer is more common in neutered dogs than in natural dogs. Testicular cancer is a possibility, yes, cancer that actually affects only less than 1% of the males.
Neutering effects: If done before 1 year of age, significantly increases the risk of osteosarcoma (bone cancer),increases the risk of cardiac hemangiosarcoma by a factor of 1.6,triples the risk of hypothyroidism---->
Neutering effects: If done before 1 year of age, significantly increases the risk of osteosarcoma (bone cancer),increases the risk of cardiac hemangiosarcoma by a factor of 1.6,triples the risk of hypothyroidism---->
Neutering your dog is not only good for its health, it can also lead to an additional 1-2 years on his life. Plus, you won't have to worry about your dog finding a "girlfriend".
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And thus I claim and stand my ground on how much I detest ignorance.
Haha no joke. Shoot im just gonna chop of my childrens limbs cause they might get out of control.
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I think that you should spay and neuter unless your willing to care for and/or give 3-10 puppies a good home. It isn't just about the dog and the way it acts it's about it's unborn babys and their Standard of life. Always neuter unless you are a proper breeder thats wishes to carry on the breeds bloodline, behavior and looks so others may enjoy their company.
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Just do not leave your dog unattended. We do not neuter our children just because of that neither. Many African children are dying of starvation as we speak and nobody suggests to castrate them, but rather to use contraceptive methods. It should not be that different for dogs, dogs should always be supervised, and if you can not do that, do not get one.
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I must really agree with "TheThinker" on this one. Just because its politically correct it doesnt make it correct. And those who tend to state there are medical reasons to have your dog neutered does nothing but prove their own ignorance of the subject. Neutered male dogs display a fourfold increased incidence of prostate cancer over intact males. And lets not forget that neutered dogs and cats of both genders have an increased risk of obesity. Theories for this include reduced metabolism, reduced activity, and eating more due to altered feeding behavior
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Actually testosterone has been linked to protect dogs against cancer in a couple of scientific studies. Also, bone cancer is more common in neutered dogs than in natural dogs. Testicular cancer is a possibility, yes, cancer that actually affects only less than 1% of the males.
Now I am only going to talk about male dogs, since studies on female dogs are usually inconclusive.
On the positive side, neutering male dogs
• eliminates the small risk (probably <1%) of dying from testicular cancer
• reduces the risk of non-cancerous prostate disorders
• reduces the risk of perianal fistulas
• may possibly reduce the risk of diabetes (data inconclusive)
On the negative side, neutering male dogs
• if done before 1 year of age, significantly increases the risk of osteosarcoma (bone cancer); this is a common cancer in medium/large and larger breeds with a poor prognosis.
• increases the risk of cardiac hemangiosarcoma by a factor of 1.6
• triples the risk of hypothyroidism
• increases the risk of progressive geriatric cognitive impairment
• triples the risk of obesity, a common health problem in dogs with many associated health problems
• quadruples the small risk (<0.6%) of prostate cancer
• doubles the small risk (<1%) of urinary tract cancers
• increases the risk of orthopedic disorders
• increases the risk of adverse reactions to vaccinations
Now you choose: Do what your "vet" tells you it is best for your pet, or do what science (and not politicians and business owners) tell you about neutering male canines.
If you want to read the study follow the source www.naiaonline.org it is all about population control do not leave your dog abandoned
all day long. I never leave mine, not even for one minute. Neutering is
therefore a bad excuse to practice eugenics at an animal level.There are tons of OPINIONS on the subject but only science can determine which of those opinions are facts or myths. I, personally, opt for science, how about you?
Now I am only going to talk about male dogs, since studies on female dogs are usually inconclusive.
On the positive side, neutering male dogs
• eliminates the small risk (probably <1%) of dying from testicular cancer
• reduces the risk of non-cancerous prostate disorders
• reduces the risk of perianal fistulas
• may possibly reduce the risk of diabetes (data inconclusive)
On the negative side, neutering male dogs
• if done before 1 year of age, significantly increases the risk of osteosarcoma (bone cancer); this is a common cancer in medium/large and larger breeds with a poor prognosis.
• increases the risk of cardiac hemangiosarcoma by a factor of 1.6
• triples the risk of hypothyroidism
• increases the risk of progressive geriatric cognitive impairment
• triples the risk of obesity, a common health problem in dogs with many associated health problems
• quadruples the small risk (<0.6%) of prostate cancer
• doubles the small risk (<1%) of urinary tract cancers
• increases the risk of orthopedic disorders
• increases the risk of adverse reactions to vaccinations
Now you choose: Do what your "vet" tells you it is best for your pet, or do what science (and not politicians and business owners) tell you about neutering male canines.
If you want to read the study follow the source www.naiaonline.org it is all about population control do not leave your dog abandoned
all day long. I never leave mine, not even for one minute. Neutering is
therefore a bad excuse to practice eugenics at an animal level.There are tons of OPINIONS on the subject but only science can determine which of those opinions are facts or myths. I, personally, opt for science, how about you?
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