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To neuter or not?

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  • #32
    muddypaws
    Registered Users Posts: 3,601 ✭✭✭muddypaws


    I wonder how I manage to keep my dogs secure on 2.2 acres of land, and know where they are at all times? The youngest 2 are currently fascinated by the cattle that have appeared in the adjacent fields. But they can't get near to them because they are safely contained behind fencing.


  • #33
    Knine
    Registered Users Posts: 3,761 ✭✭✭Knine


    skooterblue2 wrote: »
    That might be possible in a flat in the city but in the country on an acre living in a bungalow is a different thing. The only way you could secure that is with chain link fencing. For a motivated dog, it is never perfect. Tying a dog to post for the day isnt an option either.

    I think you missed my point. I said if you have a secure area otherwise you should not have a dog.


  • #34
    Dubl07
    Registered Users Posts: 1,801 ✭✭✭Dubl07


    A friend has 26 acres. Around 5% is fenced securely to contain dogs and small children. The other land is also fenced securely to prevent cattle from wandering.


  • #35
    borderlinemeath
    Registered Users Posts: 5,339 ✭✭✭borderlinemeath


    skooterblue2 wrote: »
    That might be possible in a flat in the city but in the country on an acre living in a bungalow is a different thing. The only way you could secure that is with chain link fencing. For a motivated dog, it is never perfect. Tying a dog to post for the day isnt an option either.


    I live in a bungalow in the country on an acre. I have 5 dogs so I have secure fencing. We've recently bought another 13 odd acres and an old house but we probably won't be moving there for another year or so because fencing a secure area and keeping our dogs safe is just as important as renovating the house.


  • #36
    bertiebomber
    Registered Users Posts: 728 ✭✭✭bertiebomber


    DBB wrote: »
    Why?


    the benefit of the hormones for growth


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  • #37
    DBB
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 9,726 Mod ✭✭✭✭DBB


    bertiebomber wrote: »
    the benefit of the hormones for growth

    Yes. Once again, I will say, that leaving bitches until only after their first heat to spay them, as advised in the post I asked "why?" to, is not necessarily long enough. The latest research backs this up.


  • #38
    Tangleytuftles
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭Tangleytuftles


    eeinke wrote: »
    Wondering whether should neuter our 7 month old cross e.g. golden retriever /lab/collie.
    What are the advantages of neutering ? When should one do it? Ideal time..

    What is involved if we don't neuter the dog?....pls be realistic


    Thank you

    With a golden retriever, neutering them at all before 2 years can quadruple cancers and joint issues. UC Davis did a study on it, just Google golden retriever neuter study.
    I personally don't neuter my dogs unless medically needed as a good owner should know where their dog is at all times and intact dog behaviour is hyped up more than it needs to be but they're behaviours untrained neutered dogs do too. Plus I'll take testicular cancer or mammary cancer over more dangerous cancers any day.
    With golden retrievers and their proneness to cancer, I actually wouldn't neuter for as long as possible, bare minimum 2 years. Mammary cancer is easy to spot and feel(you should be feeling the nipples on any female dog for lumps neutered, or not at least monthly) and pyometra is far more common in older(7+) dogs.
    If for some reason you can't control an intact bitch, I'd neuter now and save up thousands for cancer and joint issues and then prepare better before getting another dog. I also might be biased but I prefer males. Mostly because you don't need to neuter them unless they get testicular cancer which is the easiest cancer to spot and feel imo.

    Infographic below is from puppy culture and its a good way to visualise the pros and cons.


  • #39
    Kerny21
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭Kerny21


    Dubl07 wrote: »
    I'm still an advocate for ovary sparing spaying. It leaves the hormones, prevents pregnancy, eliminates the risk of pyometra, reduces the risk of bone cancers. I got my girl's surgery done at 19 months. Not because of mess or other issues but because I didn't want puppies or pyo.

    Okay, so there's a marginally higher risk of mammary cancer, but what dog doesn't love belly-rubs at every opportunity? Mine is a fiend for for them. I'd be much more likely to spot a mammary issue than a bone one at an early enough stage to treat successfully.

    Hi, I'd love to know where you got it done! It's something I'd be really interested in for my rotten girl, she's coming on 5 months now. I know it will greatly reduce her risk of cancers in the future.


  • #40
    boomerang
    Registered Users Posts: 3,189 ✭✭✭boomerang


    skooterblue2 wrote: »
    My nighbour who let her farm get out of control had to put on the brake on one week. They had 47 kitten baptised.

    That is sick.


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