Guest Mags123 Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 I have a 4 year old retired racer who is a wonderful, beautiful, kind and affectionate boy. He does have some wild moments and as he has been settling in (he has not been with us for long) he has become more boisterous and full of life every day which is so brilliant to see. He just has the greatest energy and we love him to bits. He does have crazy moments but he's only 4 and everything is so new and exciting you can hardly blame him for being a little over the top. Anyway, we have been told by the adoption centre that neutering is our decision and we are unsure about what to do. We don't want to put him through it if it's unecessary but I worry about medical problems in later life. We have an appointment with the vet next week and so decision time approaches! Any advice would be much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 (edited) I would for sure neuter! The recovery for the boys is usually very easy and then you won't have to worry about health issues later down the road. We adopted a senior male (non grey) who came to us with testicular cancer. Your boy sounds very special and sweet! Oh...and we love pictures. Edited September 17, 2007 by patricia Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 Neuter! There are too many unwanted puppies out there - you don't want your boy getting loose and adding to the population problem. It's a common procedure with little complications. Quote Laura with Celeste (ICU Celeste) and Galgos Beatrix and Encarna The Horse - Gracie (MD Grace E) Bridge Angels Faye Oops (Santa Fe Oops), Bonny (Bonny Drive), Darcy (D's Zipperfoot) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greybookends Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 neuter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 Neuter! It is a quick snip and reduces cancer risk later in life --among other things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mags123 Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 Yes, you are all right, I know. We'll go for it next week and I'll let you know how it goes. Thanks for the encouragement. I think that's just what I needed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ellieb Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 Neuter! If he gets loose and meets a lady friend there could be oops puppies. I wouldn't risk it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 Neuter It is healthier for him (prostrate issues/cancer etc) Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ola Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 I also vote for neuter. As already mentioned there are health benefits, plus he won't lose his mind if you come across a girl-dog in season. We adopted our grey on a Sunday, and only on reviewing the adoption paperwork a week later we learned that he was neutered only on the Friday before. Even a couple of days after the surgery he was perfectly fine, so much that we didn't even think it was done so recently. He was 5.5 at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest StriderDog Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 Snip Snip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytlady94 Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 (edited) I would definitely neuter. The procedure is not that difficult and his long term health could be much more adversely affected by not neutering. You must not be in the US, because I cannot imagine any adoption group here saying it is your option. Do your boy a favor and neuter. Seriously, it is a simple procedure. Edited due to spelling Edited September 17, 2007 by Greytlady94 Quote Greyhound angels at the bridge- Casey, Charlie, Maggie, Molly, Renie, Lucy & Teddy. Beagle angels Peanut and Charlie. And to all the 4 legged Bridge souls who have touched my heart, thank you. When a greyhound looks into you eyes it seems they touch your very soul. "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more then he loves himself". Josh Billings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marion Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 I personally would never neuter a healthy dog (and even more a male!) without strong behavioural or medical reasons. My hounds (male and female) are both intact (8 and 11 years old) In females, neutering before the first season reduces the risk of mammary cancer and piometra, in males there's no significant health advantage. Neutering increases the risk of Osteosarcoma. I found this article talking about castration... Visit My Websitehttp://www.gsdhelpline.com/neutr.html Quote -------------------------------------------- Marion, Ivy & Soldi Perseverance is not a long race... it is many short races one after another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest luckydog Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 count me in for neutering (and spaying!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ArtysPeople Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 Don't neuter him, as long as you're sure he'll use a condom if he ever gets out after smelling that lady dog in season two houses down. That's irony, btw. Count me in the pro-neutering, anti-extra puppies class, regardless of alleged health benefits either way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marion Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 I think this article is very interesting and offers a lot of valuable info concerning the neutering of dogs and the health benefits and risks... Visit My Websitehttp://neutering.org/files/LongTermHealthEffectsOfSpayNeuterInDogs.pdf Quote -------------------------------------------- Marion, Ivy & Soldi Perseverance is not a long race... it is many short races one after another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LovesDoggies Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 My hounds (male and female) are both intact (8 and 11 years old) I'm just curious -- how's that working out for you? You had them together for many years and no baby doggies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KennelMom Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 I would neuter a pet, unless you are 1000000000000000000% sure he will never ever ever father a litter of pups (there are enough greyhounds/greyhound mixes looking for homes). That said, I would probably prefer to leave males in tact but would always opt to spay a bitch - eliminates the risk of pyometria. I used to think I would never ever own an intact dog...now I have two (male and female) and they really aren't any different than my altered dogs. Currently our male, non-greyhound, will probably never be neutered b/c he needs to be available for breeding, but the bitch will be altered once the breeder/original owner gives us the OK. For 99.999999% of pets, I'd say neuter. Make pet owning a lot easier b/c you don't have to worry about repercussions of them being unaltered (impregnating another dog, trying to escape b/c the dog two houses down is in heat, marking, aggression, etc...). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytmonty Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 ALL the adoption groups in our area for ALL BREEDS OF DOG and CAT REQUIRE neutering. a no-brainer with the number of animals euthanized each year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sighthounds4me Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 I own an intact male (non-Grey, show dog). He can be a treat at times. Overall, his behavior is not a big deal, but he does need to be watched around other male dogs - he can take exception to others at times, and this is not uncommon in intact males. Believe it or not, his major issues are with neutered males, so we have to be careful about them getting in his face. It is correct that there are not many health problems associated with intact males. But personally, if I have a pet that I do not intend to show or breed, I will neuter. There is no reason not to (short of health issues in the boy, prior to the surgery), and it's such a simple procedure in the boys. They recover very quickly, too. Also stated are the possiblities of unwanted litters. It does happen where an intact dog gets out. Obviously, those of us with intact animals are FAR MORE careful, but accidents happen, even to the best people. To the Mags123 - I am curious, where are you located? I suspect outside the US, as I do not know of any US adoption groups that don't alter the animal prior to adoption... Quote Sarah, the human, Henley, and Armani the Borzoi boys, and Brubeck the Deerhound.Always in our hearts, Gunnar, Naples the Greyhounds, Cooper and Manero, the Borzoi, and King-kitty, at the Rainbow Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 I lost my first Dobe to prostrate cancer because I did not neuter him and almost lost Burp--he was neutered asap as soon as he started having problems. Saved his life. Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FosterFlunker Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 Neuter. I did not think you would have the option of not neutering. It is a requirement for most/all adoption groups. Quote Make a fast friend adopt a greyhound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marion Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 My hounds (male and female) are both intact (8 and 11 years old) I'm just curious -- how's that working out for you? You had them together for many years and no baby doggies? Yes...I have had both since puppy age (3 months). The female Soldi (yesterday was her 8th birthday) only enters in season once per year. My male Ivy (will be 11 in November) couldn't care less until her 4 'receptive days' when he gets interested. These 4 days I walk them separately...at home, I separate them when I leave the house only during those 4 days. Soldi is very clean and Ivy really not very 'sexual'... no problems ever. Quote -------------------------------------------- Marion, Ivy & Soldi Perseverance is not a long race... it is many short races one after another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAVED2 Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 ALL the adoption groups in our area for ALL BREEDS OF DOG and CAT REQUIRE neutering. a no-brainer with the number of animals euthanized each year. AMEN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 Aside from everything mentioned above........check with your town licensing. You may get a monetary break as well. I vote for neutering, at least until we no longer have any unwanted pets in kill shelters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spencers_Greyt Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 Neuter him and I'm surprised that your adoption agency released him unneutered! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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