What does a dog castration involve?
A dog castration is the surgical removal of the testicles under general anesthetic. It is a routine operation that can be carried out at any age, but is typically done when the dog reaches sexual maturity (6-12 months) if there are no plans of breeding from him. What are the advantages of castration? There are numerous benefits associated with neutered dogs. • Territorial and sexual aggression are reduced • The possibility of testicular cancer is eliminated • Health problems like prostatic cancer and hernias are greatly reduced • Your dog will not contribute to the production of unwanted puppies • Roaming decreases as the dog no longer feels the urge to search for a mate Myth – Neutering dogs breaks their spirit! There is a mistaken belief by many owners that if they castrate their dog he will become dull and spiritless. However, the fact of the matter is that most owners usually see an improvement in their pet following castration, as many of the undesirable male behaviors are elimina
