For those who do not intend to receive offspring from their pets, castration is the most reliable way to solve the problem. This operation is the removal of the testes in males, but often under castration is also meant the removal of reproductive organs in females. Before registering your dog for surgery, you should weigh the pros and cons.
Why Neutering Dogs
After castration, dogs become more comfortable to keep at home. Usually opponents of this operation argue that such motivation is selfish, and this goes against nature, but a person constantly changes his pets, making them more convenient for keeping. Owners cut and comb the dogs, cut their ears and trim off their tails, pluck their fur and wash their paws twice a day to give the dog the desired appearance. In this regard, castration differs little from other manipulations.
Walking with a neutered or spayed dog is safer. Often, the owners of bitches during estrus have to fight off a flock of gentlemen, claiming the attention of their favorite. Angry dogs can attack a person who prevents them from achieving what they want. Dog owners can be sure that their animal will not break off the leash in order to get the attention of a neighbor's young lady ready to mate.
Castration solves many health problems. A dog that has no testes is not threatened with a malignant tumor of the testes. The risk of developing prostatitis is reduced. Bitches are less likely to develop breast tumors and uterine infections.
Castration can have a positive effect on the behavior of the dog. If the aggression of the animal towards other males was caused by an excess of testosterone, then after the operation such an animal will become more docile. Also in about 50% of cases, males stop leaving marks at home. However, such problems can arise for various reasons, so if you are hoping that castration will relieve you of them, it is worth consulting with a trainer and veterinarian.
Cons of castration
Like any other operation, castration poses a certain health hazard. Elderly animals should not be exposed to it, as the operation takes place under general anesthesia. Also, after castration, complications can occur - scrotal edema in males, bleeding in bitches, infection and suture inflammation.
Many owners fear that after castration, their dog will begin to gain weight. Indeed, in some cases, animals get fat, but this can be avoided. After all, before the operation, part of the dog's life was spent in skirmishes with males and in search of a suitable lady of the heart, and the presence of one nearby made the dog nervous and wasting more energy. After castration, the calorie intake should be reduced and, if necessary, the animal should be subjected to additional physical activity.
