Did you have your cat or dog 'done' and why?

samanthag

i have just recently had both my kittens spayed at 5 months old (they are both girls) because could you imagine how many little kittens i would have running around if i didnt lol
and besides before they were done i had a month of them "calling " for a mate at all hours of the day and night and it drove me coo coo as i had barely any sleep.
This makes me a responsible pet owner i think and i would get them done every time....

coinxoperated

I had mine done on Friday and can already see an improvement in some of his behaviours.

It was always bottom of the list for me, as I didn't feel any need of it didn't cause us any problems. He didn't go off lead as his recall is awful, he didn't mark territory and only very occasionally humped a cuddly toy.

I've the last 12 months though, constant marking. Had to replace sofa it was so bad! Training where other dogs were was impossible. He was fixated on going up to males in a very dominant way (even the ones 10x his size), and mounted everything.

So far so good. Marking his practically stopped, just a check up in the vets with 4 other dogs sat in the room seemed to stress him out less.

I've had it done purely because I hated seeing him so frustrated.

Best thing I have done, and none of the best bits of his personality have changed.

Do it. It took me too long, and I wish I had got it over and done with when I first got him x

fluffnutter

I have no idea why people don't get toms neutered. Toms do NOT make pleasant pets. The irresponsible owners who think that poor little Tiddles will be lost without his balls are just creating misery for every other cat owner in the vicinity due to their horrible cat coming into the house to eat the food, spraying everywhere and attacking the other cats that people are looking after properly.

They wander, they fight, they stink. How's that a pet?

SnowyOwl_2

Neutering is the way to go. Just look at the numbers of unwanted cats and dogs in shelters. Why risk adding to those numbers? My friend's female cat had her first kittens at six months old - she had five and they all survived. She was pregnant again within two months, though this was discovered when she was being spayed. She should have been spayed in the first place, there was no excuse good enough.

pulliptears

Both my boys were done as soon as they were old enough, both were chipped whilst under.

I felt it the responsible thing to do. I would have never considered using either for breeding purposes and it was the healthier option for them in the long run.

For me it seems the natural, sensible thing to do and is something I'd always do with any dog I owned.

PuppyLove_2

Someone mentioned that neutering at 6 months has a detrimental effect on dogs. What kind of effects?

BECKIN1507

All my cats was done as soon as they was old enough. I do occasionally breed my ridgebacks, I would not breed my dogs more than twice in there life so as soon as they've had 2 litters they get done as it reduces risks of cancers, and I find it alot kinder on the dog, no one likes to be all hormonal. The males I've had have been done around 1-2years as it gives them time to grow properly 1st. I had one done at 7months for safety reasons, I had his mother and males will do pretty much anything to get to a dog in season, it's really not worth the risk.
A couple of days having your dog in pain to be neutered is well worth it, just reducing the risk of cancer makes me want mine done above all the other benefits.

Person_one

PuppyLove wrote: »

Someone mentioned that neutering at 6 months has a detrimental effect on dogs. What kind of effects?

Well, it didn't have any on my dog that had to have it done for medical reasons.

pineapple

A very interesting thread thanks.
I should add that before my collie was done I used to have her wear some Pampers during 'those times'. At least I don't get funny looks now! :rotfl:

libra10

I agree, very interesting thread, with many valid points raised.

Have been considering having Barney, our 18 month old Yorkie/Pomeranian, neutered for a while, and unable to decide.

For a little fella, Barney can be aggressive; as soon as we reach the field he kicks his heels Gung Ho style, keen and eager to explore. As mentioned in a post above, he will 'face off' a dog 10 times his size. Last week he was snarling at a gorgeous GSD giant, who was calm and well behaved, disdainfully peering down at my little terror.

Both were on leads, I rarely let Barney free these days. Although his recall is generally good, any distractions and he becomes deaf.

We are working on behaviour, but wondered whether neutering would calm his spirit a little. On the other hand, we don't want him to become a walking 'zombie'!

Lots of interesting viewpoints, given us food for thought.

Thank you