Before every dog breeder, sooner or later the question arises: should the reproductive function of your pet be preserved? For the pros and cons of castration of dogs, veterinarian forums have been arguing for years now. And what do specialists think about this?
Benefits of surgery
Unfortunately, in recent years, the situation is very common when careless owners bring their pet to the clinic for euthanasia, explaining that they can not cope with it: say, the dog became aggressive , uncontrollable, stopped listening to the commands. In most cases, this behavior is due to an overabundance of male hormones. That's why before you have a dog, especially thoroughbred, you should consult a veterinarian. First, he will tell you how castration affects the dog, and secondly, it will explain to you that a dog needs a certain amount of mating per year for good health, otherwise its content will turn into one continuous problem. If you are not able to provide your four-legged friend with regular "dates", it is better not to torture him or yourself, and immediately agree to an operation.
Discussing the theme of "castration of males - for and against", it is necessary to mention one more important point: dogs with removed testes live longer - even a little, but still. In addition, the intervention of this kind is an excellent prophylaxis of a number of diseases of the genitourinary system. The undoubted advantages include the fact that after the operation the dog becomes more calm and less aggressive. You notice that he seeks to "dominate" the domestic, now and then breaks off the leash, trying to catch up with the bitch, leaves fragrant tags on armchairs and sofas, encroaches on master legs and furnishings? All these problems can be solved by castration of dogs; its consequences, however, may be negative.
disadvantages
Complications after castration of a dog, first of all, include an increased risk of obesity: doctors unanimously say that males lacking testicles are prone to overeating. To avoid problems, you will have to carefully monitor their nutrition: to feed special low-calorie forms, as often as possible to walk out. In addition, anesthesia risk should be taken into account, because any operation, even the simplest one, is stress for the body. Before you take the dog to the clinic, make sure that it is completely healthy.
Before castration necessarily weigh all the pros and cons: remember that you are responsible for the life and condition of your pet.