{"id":541,"date":"2023-07-03T08:14:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-03T08:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/flipsideviber.net\/?p=541"},"modified":"2023-08-08T00:15:22","modified_gmt":"2023-08-08T00:15:22","slug":"when-to-spay-or-neuter-my-dog-or-puppy-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/flipsideviber.net\/index.php\/2023\/07\/03\/when-to-spay-or-neuter-my-dog-or-puppy-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"When To Spay Or Neuter My Dog or Puppy [2023]"},"content":{"rendered":"

What is the right time to spay or neuter your dog? It\u2019s a great question, right? The best age changes, and we need to discuss it.<\/p>\n

Are you a new dog owner wondering when the best time is to spay or neuter your furry friend? Or maybe you\u2019ve had your dog for a while, and you\u2019re still uncertain about the right age to consider this important procedure. In this blog post, we\u2019ll break down the factors you need to consider, the benefits of spaying\/neutering, and the potential risks involved. By the end, you\u2019ll have all the information you need to make an informed decision about the well-being of your dog.<\/p>\n

Understanding Spaying and Neutering<\/h2>\n

Spaying and neutering are surgical procedures performed on dogs to prevent them from reproducing.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Spaying refers to the removal of the reproductive organs of female dogs, while neutering typically refers to the removal of the testicles in male dogs \u2013 however is\u00a0actually\u00a0<\/em>not a gender specific term.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Overpopulation of dogs is the primary reason that those who work with pets. The\u00a0ASPCA<\/a>\u00a0estimates that 7.6 million unwanted pets enter U.S. animal shelters every year, and about 2.7 million of them are euthanized\u2014roughly 31 percent of dogs who come to shelter.<\/p>\n

So, being responsible about our dog\u2019s breeding is of the utmost importance.<\/p>\n

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the overpopulation of dogs is a really big reason that professionals encourage you to spay and neuter. However, it doesn\u2019t mean we shouldn\u2019t support great and responsible breeders.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Benefits of Spaying and Neutering<\/h2>\n

There are some health benefits we should be aware of that occurs with most neutering, and whilst they do fluctuate depending on the year of age or month of age that we do get our dogs done,\u00a0<\/p>\n

1 \u2013 Reducing the risk of cancer: By removing the testicles or ovaries you eliminate the chance of your dog developing cancer in these organs (e.g. risk of mammary cancer and testicular cancer), however, it\u2019s good to note that most cancer in dogs is not fatal like it is in humans.<\/p>\n

2 \u2013 Lowering the risk of prostate problems: Neutering can help prevent prostate enlargement, infections, and even prostate cancer. <\/p>\n

3 \u2013 Reducing roaming behavior in males: Unneutered male dogs have a strong urge to roam in search of a mate, which can lead to accidents, injuries, or getting lost. Neutering reduces this urge, keeping your dog safer at home.<\/p>\n

4 \u2013 Spaying removes the risk of pyometra. Pyo is terrifying in intact females. It\u2019s an infection of the uterus (commonly happens around 4-6 weeks after a season) where a small infection kind of just takes over the organ, and fills it with puss \u2013 which can then rupture \u2026 and that doesn\u2019t end well.\u00a0<\/p>\n

5 \u2013 Reduce fights over females: The scent of a female in season can travel up to around a mile! And summoning the intact males in the area for that sort of distance? Is a recipe for a fight.\u00a0<\/p>\n

What About Behavior?<\/h3>\n

The jury is out on this. You\u2019ll often hear a few things;<\/p>\n