“1. Spaying and neutering de-sexing time
The best time for spaying and neutering is currently recommended by veterinarians at home and abroad is 6-8 months, before the first estrus.
2. Benefits of spaying and neutering
(1) the advantageous factors of sterilization
a. Sterilization can reduce the incidence of uterine pus accumulation
b. Sterilization can reduce the incidence of false pregnancy
c. Sterilization can reduce the incidence of breast tumors
d. Sterilization can stop the occurrence of ovarian cysts
(2) Favorable factors of sterilization
a. Desexing can reduce the chances of prostate enlargement and infection
b. Denervation can reduce the incidence of perineal hernia sacs
c. Denervation can reduce the incidence of perianal tumors
d. Desexing can reduce urine marking in male dogs
3. Disadvantages of neutering and de-sexing
a. Neutering and de-sexing can cause weight gain and even obesity, which increases the risk of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.
b. Increased risk of prostate cancer in neutered male dogs
c. Increased risk of urinary incontinence in neutered females
The benefits of neutering currently outweigh the risks, and early neutering is still recommended for female dogs.”
