I always go with the general advice and the new boy was taken to the vets for a general check after I rehomed him. Enquired with the vet who said "we don't do that anymore" I knew the science was rapidly changing as my old boy had auto immune issues at the end and this is also connected with neutering and I got him "done" when he was 14 months when I rescued him (did lots of reading and this subject was often cited). That same vet stated he'd do it if I really insist but unless there is a direct issue with unwanted puppies at home or if he was a "humper" then it's not something they do anymore. A year later and my dog is intact and isn't fat, isn't aggressive and doesn't try to shag every female in the park. The myths are hard to shift but I fully agree with the current thinking. And I'd recommend you search for your breed as some for instance the female Golden retriever its now thought should never be "done" fascinating stuff.
Definitely not too early but how about never if someone is a responsible dog owner? We don't castrate people or other species for a reason and the reason is to preserve absolutely necessary hormones in the body
The only dog I had spayed late >2 years at 9 developed mammary tumour the only intact male developed anal tumour now everyone is spayed under a year and live a long non producing happy life. No one is overweight
I believe balanced hormones are the “fountain of youth.” I have a 13 year old intact female dachshund. She has no white hair on her face and is high energy. (She’s been on a raw diet since I rescued her at 5 weeks.) Most older women can relate to not feeling their best when their hormones are no longer balanced. It’s not just the joints, it’s overall health.
Unfortunately for a lot of people especially with cats who don't get them spayed early will end up having multiple births and just adding to the population. Also catch and release programs have to get them spayed sometimes early because of overpopulation. I agree with your findings but I found this difficult for everybody. Love your site.
Thank you for this. Would you make this same recommendation on small breed (under 30 pound) dogs? I keep adjusting my spay/neuter contracts and lengthening the date for the health of my pups.
UK. The advice is half way between the first and second heat. That would have made Molly 9 months old so I let it run. She had 3 heats and was around 2 when she had it done. Heats are definitely a pain but the research (and common sense) suggests it's definitely worth holding off until they are mature. Get them some panties to help keep the house clean and prevent the boys getting in there
Every single animal I’ve ever spayed or neutered before 1 year of age was extremely overweight afterwards. I read this new literature and have sense made the adjustment. Super difficult with female cats, but easier to wait with dogs.
We don't spay our dog. It's kind of harder because two times per year for a few weeks we don't let her out into the yard alone. But we think we don't have the right to get her reproductive organs removed which are part of her natural body. It does not seem fair that we decide to cut them out.
I have waited this time with my female as she needs the hormones to grow and develop. Ashe just turned 1 middle of February. Waiting till Sept or October. Thanks for confirming!
Here in Germany dogs are usually not spayed or neutered until they are fully grown, if at all.
Is that the same for male dogs????
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Never?
I was told by my vet if i had my dog spayed before any heat cycles would decrease mammary cancer by 90%. Knowing what I do now I would wait.
Why spay your dog at all Period
I always go with the general advice and the new boy was taken to the vets for a general check after I rehomed him. Enquired with the vet who said "we don't do that anymore" I knew the science was rapidly changing as my old boy had auto immune issues at the end and this is also connected with neutering and I got him "done" when he was 14 months when I rescued him (did lots of reading and this subject was often cited). That same vet stated he'd do it if I really insist but unless there is a direct issue with unwanted puppies at home or if he was a "humper" then it's not something they do anymore. A year later and my dog is intact and isn't fat, isn't aggressive and doesn't try to shag every female in the park. The myths are hard to shift but I fully agree with the current thinking. And I'd recommend you search for your breed as some for instance the female Golden retriever its now thought should never be "done" fascinating stuff.
My boy is a Jack Russell/lab mix at 8 in June we never had him neutered
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Definitely not too early but how about never if someone is a responsible dog owner? We don't castrate people or other species for a reason and the reason is to preserve absolutely necessary hormones in the body
The only dog I had spayed late >2 years at 9 developed mammary tumour the only intact male developed anal tumour now everyone is spayed under a year and live a long non producing happy life. No one is overweight
I honestly wouldn't do it again but I waited to neuter my boy at 2 1/2 and spayed my female at 4 1/2.
I did my dog at age 11 y/o. My holistic vet said if I did it my dog would get a disease within a year. Sure enough, 7 months later he got cushings.
I believe balanced hormones are the “fountain of youth.” I have a 13 year old intact female dachshund. She has no white hair on her face and is high energy. (She’s been on a raw diet since I rescued her at 5 weeks.) Most older women can relate to not feeling their best when their hormones are no longer balanced. It’s not just the joints, it’s overall health.
Unfortunately for a lot of people especially with cats who don't get them spayed early will end up having multiple births and just adding to the population. Also catch and release programs have to get them spayed sometimes early because of overpopulation. I agree with your findings but I found this difficult for everybody. Love your site.
spot on.
Thank you for this. Would you make this same recommendation on small breed (under 30 pound) dogs? I keep adjusting my spay/neuter contracts and lengthening the date for the health of my pups.
UK. The advice is half way between the first and second heat.
That would have made Molly 9 months old so I let it run.
She had 3 heats and was around 2 when she had it done.
Heats are definitely a pain but the research (and common sense) suggests it's definitely worth holding off until they are mature.
Get them some panties to help keep the house clean and prevent the boys getting in there
Wow amazing ! What about cats ?
They're doing it at a few months old now it's just awful.
What abt cats?
Every single animal I’ve ever spayed or neutered before 1 year of age was extremely overweight afterwards.
I read this new literature and have sense made the adjustment. Super difficult with female cats, but easier to wait with dogs.
We don't spay our dog. It's kind of harder because two times per year for a few weeks we don't let her out into the yard alone. But we think we don't have the right to get her reproductive organs removed which are part of her natural body. It does not seem fair that we decide to cut them out.
I don’t spray or neuter my cats.
I have waited this time with my female as she needs the hormones to grow and develop. Ashe just turned 1 middle of February. Waiting till Sept or October. Thanks for confirming!
At the end I know your saying decrease the chances yet the words on screen say increasing. Just FYI ❤
Yep, those bones aren't done developing at 6 months.