Neuter

​An ideal time to neuter your male dog is when he is approaching 6 months of age. Altering at 6 months of age will help prevent many annoying behavioral problems and reduce his risk of many medical complications later in life. Here is a brief list of likely benefits:

• Eliminates annoying sexual habits such as mounting behavior or lifting his leg to "mark" is territory both outdoors and in the house.
• Eliminates roaming in search of females. If allowed to run loose he may fight with other males, be injured by automobiles, or get lost. If confined, he may become hyperactive or aggressive.
• Reduces the chance of developing infections. Neutering also reduces prostate and testicular cancer. These are all problems of older unaltered males.
• Reduces the chance of your dog later biting or being aggressive towards other dogs and humans. Statistics show that most dog bites are inflicted by unaltered males.
• Less roaming behavior means less external and internal parasite infestations.

Altering will not change your pet's personality except to make him a calmer pet in many instances. The surgery will not cause him to become fat and lazy. An older, less active pet may experience weight gain. This can be easily controlled by proper diet and exercise.
Unless you are convinced that you will want to show or breed your dog, we recommend that you call for a surgical procedure soon. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions regarding this important procedure.