What is involved in neutering my male dog and what are the advantages?
Castration (orchidectomy) is a surgical procedure involving the removal of both testes. We may elect to perform this surgery in order to eliminate the sex drive and the ability to reproduce. After castration, many male dogs do not roam or stray from home as much as before. This does not mean that all dogs will respond in this fashion. This procedure should not be looked upon as a replacement for obedience training by the owners. In older dogs orchidectomy may be necessary due to disease processes involving the testes or the prostate. The surgery is a safe procedure and recovery is generally uneventful and aftercare is minimal. The operation is performed under general anesthesia and the testicles are removed through one small incision make just in front of the scrotum. Recovery from anesthesia is quite rapid and the patient is ready to go home later the same day.
