When To Neuter A Male Lab Puppy

There is no way a lab is done growing completely by 7 months of age so I have to disagree with that. Proper growth is a huge aspect of large/giant breed puppy health and neutering before growth plates have closed like BCnut mentioned in another thread can cause complications in his growth. You also had a unique situation with your 11 year old.

When to neuter a male lab puppy. Another important reason to neuter or spay your lab is so that you don’t have to deal with a female dog in heat, which can be hard to manage or clean up after. It’s also been shown that both male and female dogs have a lower risk of cancer once they’ve been fixed. While it is still a good idea to neuter dogs that are older, the best time to neuter your puppy is prior to its first heat cycle. In most dogs, this happens when the puppy is between five and six months old. Planning to have your puppy neutered when they are between four and six months old is a good general estimate. For example, a male and female from the same litter who are adopted into the same home should be spayed and neutered earlier, before the female goes into heat, Brown says. On the other hand, there’s less urgency to spay or neuter if the puppy is the only intact dog living in the house, she adds. We've had Labs before and have usually neutered them around 6 months of age. However, I had another lab owner indicate he had his Lab neutered at a year, as 6 months was too young and interfered with their growing.

Keep in mind that many of the differences between the male and female Labs are hormone-driven, and greatly diminish or disappear when you spay and neuter. Also important to observe, is that every Lab, female or male, is an individual with their own unique personality, so characteristics can vary widely among individuals. I learned more from those who posted then most topic specific articles. Thank you! We have a 18 week old yellow male lab pup and have been pondering our options regarding neutering. Our other male lab pups were neutered at four to six months, primarily because our of vets and local ordinances. Waiting to neuter your male does not have the same risks as a female dog. In fact, I cannot think of a reason to neuter your male dog before the age of one year. All of the recent studies suggest that the old logic and reasoning are, well… OLD and OUTDATED. We have a 15-week old black lab puppy Dennis. I have been reading about the best age for neutering and had in my head it would be after 12 months, but hopefully wait until 18 months. I have been looking at options for him once my husband and I both need to be back in our full-time work in September.

Shepherd people seem pretty set on not neutering before 2 but my puppy's breeder recommended age 1. I am trying to plan the neuter in conjunction with Xrays for OFA (either prelims or final) while he is under anasthesia. I have an intact male shepherd who is an adult and so far they are getting along famously. First, let's look at the positives – the advantages of neutering your male dog. Good reasons to neuter your male dog. You can call it neutering or castrating, or de-sexing. All three terms refer to removal of the testicles so your male can't breed or sire puppies. A dog who is NOT neutered is also called intact. A male dog can be neutered any time after eight weeks of age.A few years ago, most veterinarians advised waiting until puberty hit at about six months, and some still make that recommendation. Neutering a male dog prevents testicular cancer and reduces the risk of other problems, such as prostate disease. A neutered male dog might also have less desire to roam. May help with certain.

Canine neutering has become commonplace surgery in today's world. Despite its common nature, some complications can occur. Post-surgical swelling is one moderately serious complication of which dog owners should be aware. Neutering is the surgical removal of a dog's testicles from the scrotal sac. The best time to spay or neuter your lab would be once it hits puberty, which is usually between 9 and 15 months old. Doing it too early can pose new health risks, so it’s best to discuss your puppy’s options with your breeder and trusted veterinarian. In the end, deciding the “right” time for a spay or neuter surgery is based on a number of factors and how they personally impact you and your dog. If you do decide to hold off until your dog is a bit older, ask your vet for suggestions to ensure that your dog doesn’t make you a pet-grandparent while you wait. Most people hear that you should spay or neuter your puppy as soon as possible (as young as 6 months old), so as to diminish the unwanted puppy population. While we agree that there is unfortunately a growing population of unplanned puppies, there are also valid arguments for waiting to spay or neuter a dog, that affect its lifetime health.