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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Cannot believe so many people think this is necessary and actually benefits the dog.  [b]No, it’s a huge money maker for vets.  The primary reason to neuter is profit. 
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If you’re an UMC family, you’re not letting your dog run.  No, the dog is not impregnating other dogs.  That’s crazy.  Do you all live in neighborhoods where dogs run wild?

Would you recommend the same procedure for men?  Would you say there is a health benefit?  Of course not. Dogs are treated like kids.  Mask up those kids and neuter those dogs.  [/quote]

OP here.  I did not mention this in my post, but this has also been in the back of my mind. Yes, we are an UMC family and live in a large suburb/ city area. Dogs do not "run wild" here.

I appreciate everyone's comments. Lots to think about![/quote]

Scr$w you.....I am a vet and take huge offense to this. Neutering is not a huge money maker for us. As a matter of fact, we discount the procedure a HUGE amount and barely make any money on it at all because we want it to get done. With the exception of the purebred dogs we see, most animals are rescues so are already neutered or spayed.

Thanks for the faith in my profession.....so hoping you are not one of my clients.
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Sorry, but I don’t believe for a minute you’re really a veterinarian [/quote]

Then tell me what I have been doing for the past three decades???? Go ahead...I'll wait......

What I recommend for my clients and patients has little to do with making money and all to do what is in the pet's best interests. The studies that discuss delayed spay and neuter are extremely limited in scope. This is a HUGE topic in the profession....and there is no one correct answer. Spay early? Easier surgery. Spay late? Increased chances of mammary cancer, risk of pyo, harder surgery.  (And just for the dingo that doesn't think I am a vet - a pyo is short for a potentially fatal infection of the uterus called a PYOMETRA) Neuter early - possible decreased effects of sex hormones on bones and ligaments. Neuter later - harder surgery, behavior issues.

There are benefits and risks to both choices. Do your research....

(So do you still not think I am a vet???)[/quote]

Thank you for this informative response. What is your advice for those of us with larger dogs who have waited until 2 years old to neuter (based on the advice from vets) but are having second thoughts on going through with it because we are not experiencing any bad behaviors and the dog is not at risk of impregnating a female? Especially since neutering older dogs is a more difficult procedure with more bruising and longer recovery times. I am not the OP, but I am in a similar position.   [/quote]

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