Neutering Your Male Pet
The ideal age for removal of the testicles and spermatic cord is 4-6 months of age.
- Eliminates the risk of testicular cancer, the second most common tumor in dogs.
- Greatly reduces the risk of prostate cancer and prostatitis.
- Reduces the risk of perianal tumors.
- Reduces the risk to roam and fighting.
- Eliminates or reduces spraying or marking in males neutered before 6 months of age or before the onset of these behaviors.
- Eliminates the risk and spread of sexually transmitted diseases.
- Eliminates unwanted litters.
Common Myths:
Neutering your pet does not:
- Cause laziness or hyperactivity.
- Reduce it’s instinct to protect your family & home.
- Cause immature behaviors.
- Postpone or delay normal behavioral maturity.
- Alter it’s personality in any manner.