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Getting an older dog fixed

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jnico
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Joanne

Getting an older dog fixed

Hi. I adopted my dog snickers back in March. His previous owner did not believe in having him neutered because she didn't think it was necessary since he was inside with her most of the time. I was thinking about getting it done, but didn't want to do it when I first adopted him because I wanted to develop a relationship with him and have him get settled first. This Oct. or November he will be three and I am wondering if he is too old now? Will it affect his great personality or hurt him in any way?

Posted 7/31/06 9:53 PM
 
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reggie
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Re: Getting an older dog fixed

No he is not old at all. Unless you are a professional breeder, all dogs and cats should be fixed.

If you or anyone else needs help with finding a low cost spay clinic, fm me.
I can help you.
Spay/Neuter your pet!!


Here are some myths and facts about spaying and neutering:


Early spay/neuter Myths
MYTH: Female dogs and cats should have at least one litter before having them spayed.
FACT: There is no medical evidence to justify allowing a dog or cat to have a litter before spaying. In fact, spaying female dogs and cats eliminates the possibility of developing uterine or ovarian cancer and greatly reduces the threat of mammary cancer.

MYTH: Behavior is adversely affected by sterilization.

FACT: The only changes in dog and cat behavior after spaying or neutering are positive changes. Male cats tend to reduce territorial spraying, depending on their age at neutering. Neutered dogs and cats fight less, resulting in fewer bite and scratch wounds and lessening the spread of contagious diseases. Male dogs and cats tend to stay home more after neutering because they no longer wander in search of a mate.

MYTH: Animals are less active and overweight after spaying or neutering.

FACT: As any animal matures, it is necessary for human guardians to adjust dietary intake to compensate for more sedentary lifestyles. Animals become overweight only when they are fed too much and not exercised properly!

MYTH: Males don't have litters, so we don't need to neuter them.

FACT: It takes both a male and female dog or cat for reproduction. While a female dog or cat may only have one litter a year, male animals can impregnate females many times each day!



MYTH: Spaying and neutering is painful.

FACT: Surgical sterilization is performed under general anesthesia by a doctor of veterinary medicine. The procedure itself is not felt by the patient. There may be mild discomfort after the surgery, but most animals return to normal activity within 24 to 72 hours. We also provide post op pain medications. The minimal discomfort experienced by dogs and cats who are spayed or neutered is well worth the endless suffering that is prevented by eliminating unwanted births.

MYTH: Children should experience the miracle of birth.

FACT: Most dogs and cats have their litters at night in quiet, dark places far out of anyone's sight. Besides, every litter of puppies and kittens born contributes to the thousands of unwanted dogs and cats who experience the miracle of death every day across America in our nation's pounds and animal shelters.

MYTH: Dogs will not be protective after they are altered.

FACT: Spaying or neutering does not affect a dog's natural instinct to protect his home and family.


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Posted 7/31/06 10:01 PM
 

Jesaroo
is not the girl you knew

Member since 5/05

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Jes

Re: Getting an older dog fixed

no, he will be fine. its much better for them. fixing Lukin was the BEST move i ever made!

Posted 7/31/06 10:52 PM
 

MsMBV
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Member since 5/05

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Me

Re: Getting an older dog fixed

Definitely talk to your vet about getting the dog fixed. It is a healthier choice for your dog. Fascinus got fixed very late in life (my bad, I know) because something in me did not trust my vet at the time to do the proper type of anesthesia for a dog with shortened sinuses. Well my instinct was right, that vet did not & it took me quite a while to find someone who did that I liked. He got fixed when he was 2 1/2, and he has not changed (except he does not mark anymore...yay).

Posted 8/1/06 8:57 AM
 

Pebbles
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Member since 5/05

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Lisa

Re: Getting an older dog fixed

Do you have any new pics of him? I also have a cocker spaniel and just adore them.

Posted 8/1/06 9:11 AM
 
 

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