I suggest you check out Dr. Karen Becker's video on the subject of "The Truth About Spaying and Neutering Dogs", totally contrary to the Stillwell video.
Karen Becker is one of the best vet's in the world, she interviews all those in the industry who are top of their game. Check out her video with Michelle kultzler on TH-cam. Also the healthy and happy dog website is excellent. All the best.
I had my last dog ( west highland terrier) for18 years. 4 to 6 years over the estimated age of the breed. She never had pups and never was spayed. I was responsible owner so she never got mated accidentally or pregnant.
+Crazy Aces hi guys, the best info that ive ever had was by following the Spray Crusher Tactic (i found it on google) - I found it the no.1 method that I have ever seen.
Crazy Aces it doesn't my vet told me that male dogs who get neutered early are more likely to tee their acl and dr Karen Becker says it can cause other hip and joint issues
Overall growth is genetic not hormonal. Neutered dogs can be just as large, if not larger, than non-neutered. Joints don't completely form if done too early. So do it at 2+ years - the higher the better, but you should eventually do it to prevent future complications with younger male dogs.
Dr. Becker: The Truth About Spaying and Neutering th-cam.com/video/enPCZA1WFKY/w-d-xo.html When Should You Spay or Neuter Your Pets? th-cam.com/video/yrxZxTNvLwE/w-d-xo.html
I have been told by dog experts that the earliest a bitch should be spade is 12 months, and possibly as late as 2 years. So the advice of this vet shocks me.
+Simon Bickersteth And I'm always told the opposite. I had my Golden Retriever/German Shepherd mix spayed at 8 weeks old. With all this controversial nonsense I guess it just depends on your own personal preference.
The vet above has been brainwashed by people that have a moral agenda with spay/neuter and pet over-population. (The woman is just an idiot and a prude on the subject. Separately she is also a poor dog trainer). He also makes more money treating sick pets. So, he has no desire to keep your dogs & bitches healthier by keeping them intact longer. I used to be all about early spay neuter. I always (in the past) suggested that bitches be spayed by 6 months and before their first heat and males be neutered around 7-9 months. However I have now seen the results of this early spay/neuter going on for years, and the negative result on health. I feel like I was a mislead fool. Now I understand the error in such early spay/neuter programs. I'm happy to (now) understand the truth. I have adjusted my ways accordingly.
Neutering my dog was a HORRIBLE decision. Beforehand he was calm, very social, and loving. But after the surgery he was MUCH more aggressive to everyone and never came near me unless he wanted food. I thought it was just medication and he'd bounce back, but he never went back to being his old self. It's been months and now he's just as violent and distant as the day I got him back. I miss the old him.
I opted to wait until my dogs were fully matured before I had them spayed/neutered. The risks associated with early spay/neuter, both physical and mental risks, make too much sense to me. If your dog does not have any behavioural issues associated with being intact, like excessive humping or aggression, there is no reason not to wait until they are fully physically matured. Cutting off their hormones too early is linked to certain cancers, growth problems and behavioural issues like aggression. I also disagree with the doctor's opinion that people spay and neuter their dogs to prevent behavioural problems. Most people I know, including myself, opted for s/n to avoid pregnancy and minimise the risk of certain cancers, not because of potential behavioural issues.
I totally agree with you! Unfortunately, I spoke to several vets regarding spaying, and they all sang the same tune....spay before her first cycle, because it'll prevent mammary cancer! So, at 20 weeks, I ignorantly had my baby spayed. I cannot tell you, how much guilt I have over this decision. I feel as if I cut off her wings, before she even had n opportunity to fly😢. I've apologized to her endlessly, and just pray that she doesn't contract some adrenal disease due to the lack of hormones. On another note, she was extremely passive, but after being injured by my idiot neighbor, is now extremely fearful aggressive.
La Luna Do not blame yourself. You were listening to the expert that is the best option in most cases. Your knowledge is now more up-to-date and you can utilise this for your next dog. And with regards to your dog's aggression, I would suggest - if you have not already done so - to get in contact with a qualified force-free behaviourist. Lack of hormones can contribute to fear aggression but it is not the only factor. A good behaviourist can help you work with your dog and her triggers and make your life more manageable and hopefully, ease her fears.
I do not see the problem with not spaying the females when they're still young. But according to the dog whisperer, you have to make a choice with the male dogs. You either neuter them or you let them breed otherwise the dog can get nervous, energetic, starts humping, gets agressive, etc. He also said that if these issues develop, they won't just go away because you neuter them. What do you think about that?
That's a lot of crap! As a responsible owner you should be training your dog as soon as u get him. A dog won't mature mentally and physically till they're 2 years old. Training will help avoid any behavioral issues!
that would NOT be a vet I would let touch my dogs!! there is a TON of scientific studies out there saying that spay/neuter at a young age is VERY BAD for the dogs...
+Kellyn Miller And there's a ton of scientific studies that prove the opposite. Each year we learn more about dogs and better/more reliable techniques of spaying/neutering. 4/5 vets that I asked about my dog said get her spayed as early as possible, so she was spayed at 8 weeks old. No issues...
Steven Weinstein My dog was already spayed at 8 weeks old when I adopted her from a rescue shelter. She is fully grown to the normal size of a Golden Lab and has been good dog citizen certified and is also my ESA. She is very smart and goes everywhere with me. Doesn't seem I've done anything bad.
If you're neutering your perfectly healthy, happy puppy because you expect it to develop behavior problems in the future, maybe you should rethink the relationship you have with your dog. Why on Earth would your dog, that you have raised from a baby suddenly become aggressive? The only way this is possible is if you either got it from an irresponsible backyard breeder who breeds dogs with bad temperaments, or if you are doing something wrong in your training attempts.
animalobsessed1 I think it depends on what you count being aggressive. If you have a golden retriever or a cocker spaniel it's likely that even in adulthood he/she will get along with dogs of even the same sex. But breeds like rottweiler or beauceron or pitbull don't automatically be okay with dogs of the same sex after puberty. Some dogs of even those breeds love everybody, but not all. That doesn't make the breeder or the owner bad. If you meant real aggressions towards humans, then I agree. If the dog is socialized and trained and not traumatized, he/she should not be aggressive with people. But if the dog just doesn't want dogs of the same sex (or dogs at all) near, I really don't see a problem with that.
Thank you for presenting this fact. For people who follow Victoria, I am afraid this interview may do more harm than good, and cause heartbreak for their owners. BTW, shelters and rescues that spay/neuter as young as 2 months may mean well, but they do a great disservice to their canine pals. People need unbiased education on this subject, rather than unthinking adherence to the automatic spay/neuter campaign.
I think a great compromise to those that want their pets spayed or neutered and those that are concerned with possible negatives that could come with desexing or desexing too young or even simply wanting their dogs to keep what they were born with would be sterilization options such as vasectomies (for male dogs) and tubal ligations (for female dogs). It is very unfortunate that these surgical procedures are not practiced more.
I recently learned that it was very bad to spay/neuter early; as suggested and required by far too many in the United States. Early neutering ruined my Rhodesian Ridgeback; and probably contributed to the development of cancers and earlier deaths, in a few of my dogs. I apologized to my Olde English Bulldogge, for destroying her Endocrine system and setting the stage for incontinence, hip dysplasia, and cancers related to hormone deficiency, down the road. Do not let anyone coerce you, or lie to you about the benefits of early desexing. Don't let a few months of inconvenience, convince you to deprive your dogs of vital hormones; necessary for their proper, full physical development and health. Wait until your dogs reach PHYSICAL MATURITY, not sexual maturity, before spaying or neutering; if at all.
Wrong, Wrong, Wrong! I'm not sure that he even believes himself. First of all I am a pet care professional. I have been working with dogs on a daily basis for over 16 years. Yes hormones can affect behavior but they do not determine it. I have had intact pets that were very well behaved. Most of the bites that I have seen have actually been from unbalanced "fixed" pets. Over population is caused by over breeding in puppy mills and back yard breeders. If you want to help the population issue, do not buy your pets from a pet store or from online. And I'm sorry, but to say you only need your pet to develop fully if they are involved in a sport is ridiculous. I'm not worried about my pets height, I'm worried about their health. To say their bone and muscle development isn't important for "just a pet" is asinine. He isn't giving definitive or honest answers this all sounds more like a loose opinion. This is why there is so much disinformation out there. He should try researching the topic more thoroughly before speaking as an expert or authority on the subject. I implore everyone to watch Dr. Becker's video from MercolaHealthyPets. And to also do your own research.
Jenna Scully Thankyou, I'm glad some people get it, he has no facts no statistics, he expects us to all just agree with him, but some of us have actually done our research and know what's best, my puppy is keeping his balls whether the vets like it or not, because I'm a fucking responsible owner and can make sure he will not mate.
My female dog is four years old and remains un-spayed/intact and she's very well behaved. I'm a responsible owner so would never leave her unattended whilst she's in heat. Also I don't believe in spaying before puberty that sounds ridiculous to me as her gentiles are a natural part of her body and not yet developed. So I firmly believe removing them before puberty is a huge no no. Like I said though I supervise her at all times so puppies are not on my agenda. My vet however is desperate to spay her so in the end I will spay her but I'm glad I waited for her to be four years old and fully developed rather then a puppy having body parts removed. I know not everyone agrees with me but I maintain proper development of cats and dogs is essential before you neuter or spay.
i almost never post but this subject has really hit home because of my past family dogs and our recent addition of a new puppy to our home. The last comment from Bonni below is really the gist of my argument and well said, but i just wanted to comment on a couple specific things. one, the arguement in this video about how men do not want to neuter their dog because of some macho attitude. i agree there is a small segment of men who think this, but the vast majority of men and women i meet who do not neuter is for their dogs health and well being.
for the thousands that viewed this video.... Dr. Karen Becker, Proactive and Wellness vet, "THE TRUTH ABOUT SPAYING AND NEUTERING", video on TH-cam a great look at the unmentioned downside of early spay and neutering and the health of your loved pet.
""Puberty causes a lot of behavior problems."" No, LACK OF TRAINING causes a lot of behavior problems. I don't know why everybody seems to think that puberty will ruin your dog. Sure, sexual maturity and going into heat can create some 'bumps in the road', but with consistent training, you'll get through it and your dog will thank you for allowing their body to develop normally and healthily.
One needn't be into agility training to want one's dog's long bones to develop normally! We hear the Spay and Neuter mantra endlessly, and there are few resources that seem to present a balanced picture so that dog owners can make a conscious decision. The Stanford study (2006, I think) concentrated on medical health outcomes, essentially showing that male dogs have better outcomes if intact; females break even, healthwise. I am a 62 yo female, not at all macho, just interested in dogs' health.
@ehowpets, my dog just gave birth Oct, 29. She has 3 puppies. What will be the best way to treat it? When will be the right time to train the puppies? What's the best and the "first" thing for the puppies to learn?
I already spayed my dog (male) when he was 7 months old. He is adopted from an organization. But now he is showing characteristics of SEPARATION ANXIETY (barking and breaking things). Is there any training video that Victoria could do? Any tips? I have tried a couple of things (giving his favorite treats, natural calming pills, change my behavior before leaving), but he still keeps making my neighbors crazy as soon as Im gone. Any help from Victoria about proper training will be appreciated!!
***IMPORTANT NOTICE*** Never neuter or spay your dog before 14-16 months! Don´t get me wrong, I have always neutered my dogs. If u are not planning to breed dogs, then why wouldn´t you want to neuter your dog? It´s a fact that neutered dogs live longer since they have less probability to have prostate/testicle cancer. Also a dog that is neutered lives with less stress, since they won´t be obsessed with trying to reproduce. Dogs will constantly mark outdoors and indoors. They will be distracted whenever they get a scent of another dog in heat. They will try to be dominant when confronted with other male dogs that aren´t neutered. However... U should never neuter your dog before 14-15 months. If u neuter a male dog for example at 6 months, then the dog will grow and develop their body,muscles and especially bones and joints with less testosterone and changing the hormones levels. These changes at 4-6 months will change the way the puppy will grow (male or female). Dogs will have weaker joint, will have less muscle development and thus will be vulnerable to all types off diseases like hip dysplasia etc. It´s a known fact that neutered dogs will gain weight, but if neutered at such a young age. The problem is much worse... My recommendation for everyone who is new at having a dog is... Do NOT listen to EVERYTHING that your vet has to say. Especially when u do not know them well and they´re talking about operations that are needed to prevent problems that will occur in the future if not dealt with immediatly. Always consult more than one vet if u´re unsure about something. Remember that even though most veterinarians are goodhearted and will do the correct thing. It is still a bussiness like any other, which need a lot of money. I´ve seen so many "new owners" taking healthy puppies to the vets, that were told that they needed to be operated to prevent dysplasia problems in the future... Considering that most breeds here are sold with a 1 year guarantee on health insurance. Just think about how easy it is for a vet to make it up if they are behind on payments etc. The owner is almost forced to say yes, because they´re told that if they wait another 6 months.. The operation will cost them 2000-6000 euros. I´ve had dogs all my life, and i know what a puppy with dysplasia looks like. It can´t be that all of a sudden there are puppies EVERYWHERE that need operations at a early age. Just remember that in the end... It´s the owner that knows his/her dog best. Veterinarians are needed and i admire the profession, but they´re not always right and ever worse still... They´re not always honest ; )
How about be a responsible owner and don't castrate your pet at all, if you can't watch him and supervise properly then you can't be a fit owner, just like if you can't discipline your kids right then you shouldn't be having kids, it's called unfit parents. If your irresponsible and worry about your dog going out and can't control your pet then guess what bitch
I'm in vet tech school and they're still promoting the nonsense in this video. It makes me crazy early spay and neuter does not make sense I get that shelters do it because there is not a guarantee that their pups will end up in the most responsible of homes and we don't need more unwanted litters but good greif there are plenty of responsible pet owners that .can keep a good enough eye on their females and don't end up with unwanted litters and if you're just leaving them be for their first heat cycle I don't see much risk in that unless the puppy gets to wander the streets unsupervised. I think there's a bigger issue in that instance. But I get really bothered by the lack of critical thinking here sometimes I'm not saying spay or neuter is bad in every instance but there's no way it has no negative consequences.
My sisters dog recently got neutered and he’s about a year and I half. My dog is 6 months and my sisters dog has always tried to be dominant over my puppy even though he’s just walk away. Since being neutered he still does the same thing. The only health benefit is the reduction of the risk of cancers like ovarian and testicular. They don’t ever tell you about other cancers neutering will increase the risk of like bone cancer. This surgery is merely for the owners that don’t know how to look after their animals and can’t stop them from “overpopulating”. Wild dogs live fine without being spayed or neutered so who are we to take it away from them. Would you make your son sterile because he’s going through puberty and changing. No because it’s not fair.
@ehowpets I am getting my dog tonight. and my dad is picking it up. my mom sister and I will be someware until 8:30. my dad is bringing it home at 7:00. should be let it out when we get home? since my dad will be somware at 7:15
Lilly the kitten yes but if you're a responsible owner, you're not going to just let your dog mate with anyone, ideally your dog and the other dog would have health tests and be registered with the kennel club, and the health tests must be good
Following up on my previous comment, there are now more vets offering alternative methods of birth control such as vasectomies and ovary sparing spaying. My vet offers vasectomies for only $40. more than traditional neutering. This method does not interfere with their sex hormones. Search around for holistic vets or check on the internet for a list of Vets offering this service. I'm so lucky that my vet offers this service.
This should bethe no. 1 reason.... However, some people still think neutering solves all problems... Especially large dogs should not be neutered until they are fully grown. Neutering a young dog is done because people want a lifelong TOY.
Yikes!! All kinds of aware vets are now discovering that dogs can develop serious health issues if they are spayed or neutered too early. He's wrong, I think.
So is it good to spay or neuter your dog? Cause in the video they said that biting can be caused by intact males and females but my dogs don't do that. And people are saying it's bad so what's the deal?
@epets...my dog is a rescue dog, one from a previous abusive owner and one from a person that couldn't keep her. I know nothing about her. her approximate age is 8 months, but she has gotten her period. I thought she was spayed but i'm unsure now. Can they get their periods after being spayed...and how do i tell if they have been? If shes gone into puberty can i still get her spayed?
I really have my doubts about this topic as u do. My dog trainer has a veeeeery special race which is called the Cao de Castro Laboreiro. I think he would say it is no reason to neuter a dog just because it makes it a bit easier for us to get along with him, cause the missing hormones, as u mention, can cause depression. and he is says it is disrespectful towards the dog to do it.
It never ceases to amaze me how little so called professionals actually know about this subject. Have a look at the four study's done on vislas, golden retrievers, rottweilers, and German shepherds. Taking away the hormones leads to endocrine issues, skeletal deformaties, increase risk of many cancers. Also most neutered dog have or develop behaviour problems. The main problem is increased fear phobias. There is alot more I could mention but people do your homework. Dr Karen Becker has some great video's on this channel, please for the sake of your dogs watch them. The irony of all this is that there is better ways of sterilisation. Vacectomy and Oss historectomy tubual ligation is the way forward.
Common sense initially told me that that taking away hormones was not good. I since owning a dog have done ALOT of research and studying. Dr Karen Becker, Dr Christopher Day, Dr Andrew Jones, Dr Michelle kutzler, the healthy and happy dog website. Also have a look at what the Nordic countries like Norway, Sweden,Switzerland and Denmark do. Vacectomy tubual ligation OSS or partial spay is the way forward. Do your homework.
You just need to. You just need to. I don't like to supply supporting facts, so I just say you just need to. It's not going to change them that much.... Honestly it makes me mad when I hear neutering should be done to AVOID cancer. If anything it will cause cancer. The chances of developing cancer from not being neutered are close to 0.
New research shows that spaying before the first year also increases some other forms of cancer by a lot. Especially at medium and large breeds. For example bone cancer greatly increased and also the lifespan in females is decreased.
Jordan Knight K9 TV question I got a female lab pit mix who has bitten twice, both were not serious bites. She also likes to bark at cats, has caught a couple of mice, and generally gets very excited. The male brother has been castrated and has no aggression issues. Would you not recommend spaying the female?
this is all nothing but bull shit, if you are a responsible dog owner and know your responsibility you do not need to spay your female dog, why would you let your dog roam free outdoors when she is in heat ?
You can start training at around 7-8 weeks old! The first things you'll want to do are potty training (and possibly crate training) as well as the "sit" command. Victoria has an entire puppy training series on our channel that will help you guide them through these and other important teachings! As we tell everyone else, just make sure to stay patient. The first year for a puppy is just as crazy as the first few years for a newborn human. They need tons of love, guidance, and support.
I had a vet tell me today that neutering my dog would make him less timid than he already is they will tell you anything to get you to neuter especially if they look "pitbull"
what about variance between large and small dog breeds? Do large breeds reach sexual maturity later than small breeds or vice versa? I have a chihuahua/feist mix from the shelter and the vet there suggested having her spayed at around 4 months. I hate the thought of her going under the knife, but I know it has to be done.
the other thing i wanted to comment on is that the whole thing is about behavioral issues. spaying and neutering will certainly cut back on the humping and marking, but it won't eliminate it. we adpoted an amstaff that was fixed at four months, and once he reached puberty, he marked plenty, and throughout his life, and humped to dominate often. and he was very dog-agressive once he hit two years, even though he was raised with other well-behaved dogs, was socialized his entire life, and had a little, not much, but a little basic training, so, you know, its one dog but still, that was my experience.
"Most dog bites are with intact male/female dogs." Are the bites BECAUSE of the dogs becoming intact, or from other factors like irresponsible dog ownership? "It's your dog's testicles and he will be much happier for it." I don't know about anybody else but I refuse to believe a claim that a dog will be much happier without their balls from somebody who has no idea what it feels like to have balls.
I have a uterus, doesn't mean any of my female pets have remained intact. What's worse for an animal - having intense primal drive to procreate and never being allowed to act on it, or removing the urge completely? Your dog is not a human, he's not going to miss his testicles because he doesn't even know he has them or what it means to lose them.
ChickenOfAwesome 1. Why does the dog never have to procreate? Who isn't allowing dogs to have sex anymore? 2. I never said anything about missing them. I have a problem with her saying that the dog will be much happier without them. 3. How are you sure the dog doesn't know he has balls? My dog licks his own balls all of the time, so he must know that there are some balls there for him to lick. I agree that he doesn't know what it is to lose them, but that is because he still has them. While it is true that the dog is not human, it doesn't mean that it isn't intelligent. And it is hard for me to believe that any intelligent creature would be happier without their balls.
1. Responsible pet owners do not allow their animals to procreate (unless carefully selectively breeding them for the betterment of the breed as part of a well though out plan, which is something only those who have the experience should be doing). 2. I refer you back to my point about never being given an outlet, yet retaining all sexual urges. Plus there's the fact that being without all those hormones can reduce anxieties, frustration and aggression for some dogs. 3. Because dogs are not people. They don't have the self-awareness that we have. Dogs don't even recognise their own bodies in reflections. They don't have a concept of what a testicle is or have the cognitive ability to process that they might be better off with/without some- they know that food is good, warmth is good, affection is good, that humans generally bring food/warmth/affection so they're pretty good too. If they're not fixed they also know that, for them, the best thing in the world is the smell of a bitch in heat, its hard-wired into their brains and they won't understand why they aren't allowed to investigate that. Better to spare them the urge by fixing before maturity hits.
ChickenOfAwesome 1. I disagree with your first point for a couple of reasons. I agree that breeding should be thought out, but to say that responsible pet owners don't let their dogs breed is restricting the idea of a responsible pet owner. For some reason in America, it is irresponsible for the dog to keep what nature has given him in the first place. Not neutering a dog doesn't necessarilly mean that the owner is irresponsible. What would you say to an owner who has the best trained dog in the world with his balls in tact? Are they irresponsible for that one reason alone? Also, what exactly is the betterment of the breed? Is taking a dogs balls away part of the betterment of the breed and why? This seems like another ambiguous phrase that can be interpereted several ways. 2. Some dogs are not all dogs. My dog has been fine with his balls thus far and he hasn't given me a reason to take them away from him. I'm sure he isn't the only good dog with testicles either. 3. Dogs may not have exactly the same self awareness that we have, but does that mean it has no self awareness? When you talk about the conciousness of a dog, it seems pretty hard to make assumptions on what they do and don't experience. Also, I disagree that a dog does not have the concept of a testicle. My dog licks his balls, so he has to have some sort of concept of them. He may not have a full understanding, but he must know that there is something there that he is licking. While dogs aren't the brightest animals in the world, they seem to be treated as mechanical objects nowdays. For thousands of years, dogs have remained unneutered. Neutering is a fairly recent practice, and for some reason, there is a general consensus that it is necessary in order for the dog's well being. If it was harmful, nature would not have let it happen for so long... so successfully for that matter.
ChickenOfAwesome I just wonder how people like you know for a fact, for sure, how you guys can affirm with all your might that a dog (or any other animal) doesn't know this or that, or doesn't care about this or that, or doesn't have feeling for this or that?!!! I mean, besides all the links about "studies" humans make about animals you can provide for me, HOW MANY TIMES HAVE YOU BEEN A DOG BEFORE in order to confirm this is true????
I haven't had the money to get my dogs fixed but I enough right now I have a question? My dogs are 3 and 2yrs. Of age my 3yr old is a chocolate lab/pit mix and my to yr old is a Chihuahua what will happen with my chocolate lab/pit when I go get him fixed? Please email me and let me know.
i think it's very important for pet owners to hear this information and training techniques. i think some of them are just unaware of this. ive had dogs when i was growing up, and they had behavior problems. of course we were unaware that it was a behavior problem, we just thought that was its personality and that it was fun and games. i didnt learn about proper training techniques for dogs untill i started watching "its me or the dog", but by that time we didnt have them anymore.
there is a lot of connflicting information around and this also extends to some vets. For instance, my friend has a Leonbergernand the vet would not neuter him until 18mths-2yrs. All I know is that my next Leonberger (giant breed) puppy that I am getting early next year will not be neutered until he is at least 14 months. shelters have a habit of neutering as youg as 10 weeks and in my view it's dangerous to the dog.
I think you were right in the second point in that she meant spaying/neutering makes very little difference to behaviour. If a dog was aggressive before then getting it neutered is not going to stop it being aggressive any more than it would stop it being, say, hyper if it was hyper before.
I hate how there are so much misinformation from vet schools and how they’re not updated on new studies..and i realised they never really give a clear pro and con answers, it’s always really biased and not clear. A lot of vets talk in a carefree manner, if they talk like that as a as a human doctor the patients wont trust them. I know talking more relax can help the owners feel more relaxed too but theres a way to talk calmly yet be as clear as possible while presenting all the information like a vet that i see from @kittisaurus youtube channel. That vet is so professional explains everything so detailed even for the smallest problems.
14 months is the earliest you should neuter or spay a giant breed dog. It IS dangerous to neuter a giant breed dog younger than that. Research shows this is true. Experience shows this is true. Most Vets agree.
Iv had male and female dogs for the last 30 years. Never have I spayed or neutered them. Non of them has been aggressive or bitten anyone. They don’t hump or mark and have never had these alleged unwanted behaviours. Non of my bitches has ever mated with any of the males and there has never been a pregnancy. My dogs have always been very healthy and happy. Non have ever wandered off or got out alone and they don’t go crazy when there is a bitch in season. They are just kept in separate areas for a few days and the girl wears a nappy to prevent any mess. Nothing would ever make me unnecessarily spay or neuter an animal. And it’s always unnecessary unless you are not able to make sure your animal is secure. In which case, don’t get one.
Not sure I fully believe you here. Mammals need to get their sexual frustration out partner or not. How can they go an entire lifetime without desire to hump (in the case of the male you present)? Sorry, that just isn't possible.
Shelly White don't do it, watch the Dr Becker video, plus I've had intact dogs with no health problems whatsoever, my friend had his 2 pitbulls neutered and both died of cancer before the age of 7
Dogs have behavioral problems because the owners don’t know how to properly train/lead them or abuse the dog. I have been growing up with dogs and we never neutered or spayed our dogs or have behavioral problems. It’s just the owners responsibility to make sure their dog well well behaved, well trained and the owner having full control of the dog.
It would be best to keep the dog indoors at first in a more confined area so that they get accustomed to the new surroundings. You don't want a lost dog from the get-go! Enjoy the new addition to your family.
First, biting is normal puppy behaviour. I can't count how many people get rid of a dog because they can't put in the time to train it properly. Second, if it's actually aggression, early spay has been shown to often have an increase in things like fear aggression & anxiety. Third, often mistaken for aggression is Prey Drive. Why don't you just get in a trainer or Behaviourist before giving up on a dog that is supposed to be a part of your family. It's more often an owner failure than the dogs.
I have four dogs two whole one spayed female due to cancer at nine years and one male injected with a chemical we are breeding as well last dog I had spayed as recommended as she had bad joints and skin issues
Neuter propaganda that says castrated dogs are at a decreased risk of prostate cancer is untrue. Prostate cancer is uncommon in canines to begin with, having an occurrence rate of about 0.6%. In studies performed in Europe and America, that actually used control groups, it was shown that castration increased a dog's risk of prostate cancer by a factor of about four, to an occurrence rate of 2.4%.
hey, here's a wild idea Victoria: send a copy of your training techniques and advice on dvd to each person who walks out the shelter with a pet. that way, you're equipping them with proper training tools and maybe preventing future behavior problems so they dont have to send the pet back....if not, when i volunteer at a shelter, can i give them links to your "ehowpets" youtube channel? :D
neutering/spaying a dog is essentially RUINING IT. when you 'clip' a dog you're stripping it of its personality & instinct and that isn't natural. 'behavior prevention' is code for 'if your to lazy/weak to train your dog then this will make it easier!' IT DOES EFFECT THE DOG. Cops/hunters dont 'clip' due to that VERY REASON. But since you're so sure clipping doesn't affect mental state than how about we clip human males & see what happens? teen pregnancies would go down thats fer sure...
Behaviour problems aren't due to being intact, aggression mainly comes from fear and if you neuter a dog it takes the confidence building hormone testosterone out and makes them more fearful therefore more aggressive! You say more bites come from intact dogs/bitches, name your statistics! Vets just want money, and want as many dogs as early as possible, because if someone's dog grows up and they realise THEY ARE NOT ACTUALLY AGGRESSIVE OR HAVE BEHAVIOUR PROBLEMS, they don't want to change them. Because I know someone who had the most wonderful friendly dog, they got the dog neutered and it made him such a wimp, he's so fearful so neutering really does not fix everything! Don't talk to vets instead do your own research into everything! Neutering also does not help mounting and humping because it can be play behaviour but he also said that there would be a reason to keep them intact because of growth if they're doing agility! Does that not prove that leaving them intact makes their joints better! He says for a dog doing agility, but an 'every day pet' will do moves of that sort, they'll jump on and off sofas if allowed, go up and down stairs, jumping in and out of a car, they do many many similar activities as agility dogs! It's ridiculous what he's saying, as if a spay or neuter will fix everything! With behaviour problems, socialise your dog, and train them well, you don't have to just spay or neuter them, what a fucking idiot!
Will they still want to go and find mates/(able to mate) once they are spayed or neutered or they will but this a way of birth control Like what humans do???
This isnt true information. Saying to do it when they come into puberty is rubbish, as different dogs grow at different rates. Great danes and big breeds should NEVER be neutered before 1 year old. It affects their growth plates and joints. It also makes the risk for incontinence a lot higher. Smaller dogs should be finished growing before they are neutered. If you neuter a small dog too early, it can develop problems with their joints, and the growth plates stretch out. This is dated 2012, theres been a lot more study done since this video.
Hi, no, I have never lost my giant breed through cancer, but he was neutered at 14 months. I run a Big Dogs Club for people with giant breeds and we have lost quite a few dogs in the last two years with cancer, the most being osteosarcoma. There is a lot of information available on the internet if you google it. All giant breed owners know not to neuter their dogs when they are young. Vets do not recommend it either with a large or giant breed.
I say never. I don't know why they call it "Fixing" a dog. It should be called "Breaking" a dog. That's all it does is break a dog. Its like declawing, removing tails, wiring ears, its all mutilation. its unnatural and should be outlawed.
You are wrong. Kid I've seen what happens first hand to people who don't spay/neuter their pets. It isn't just the health issues that are effected. Fun fact, dogs can have up to 6 pups per litter depending on that breed. Now take out a calculator. What if your dog accidentally got pregnant and you didn't do anything to spay/neuter the puppies and those puppies got pregnant. Assuming you got like 3 girls in the litter your looking at 12 more dogs (18). Now if half of those were female, then they got pregnant, yeah it adds up pretty quickly. I've seen situations where the owner had a house with 50 pets (usually cats but still). The house is ruined, the pets are a disaster in terms of health, its not a good situation to be in. I will agree with you that declawing and cosmetic surgery should be banned on dogs. Because it serves no purpose in preventing a pet from suffering. But considering I've seen first hand the effects of not neutering an animal, i say it shouldn't be banned. Neutering is definitely needed.
+Terezi Pyrope responsible pet owners keep their animals from accidentally getting pregnant. a human shouldn't own pets if they cant care for them without mutating it.
So wait a moment. So lets say a person had 2 pets, both inherited, both would have otherwise gone to the shelter. 1 was male 1 was female. Were they supposed to send both to the shelter where NEWSFLASH they would have been snipped snipped anyways, just because some judgemental asshole deemed it cruelty. All it is is a vasectomy nothing more. And it can prevent a cat population from getting way out of control to the point of REAL animal cruelty and neglect. Basically diseased imbread cats that would have been better off never being born. And all it takes is once. That female cat slipping outside. That one dog jumping the fence (which was twice his/her height how the hell do you expect the owners to know until its too late). Kid I've seen populations get out of hand, to the point where there were diseased cats. Where genetic diseases popped up do to this thing called inbreeding. Where cats died from diseases they shouldn't have gotten in the first place. All because one female never got fixed. (in fact the way the person I knew solved the issue was to go on a catch neuter release program) Responsible owners will do what it takes to prevent a problem like that from happening. Its no more cruel than vaccinating a child. And there is no way in hell you can convince me neutering and spaying a cat is wrong when I've seen what happens when you fail to do so.
the subject in question here IS about dogs NOT cats being neutered to soon. For some reason cats that are neutered don't seem to have any of the lasting and severe heath problems that dogs get from early spay or neuter. So maybe you should keep with the subject at hand here.
You have to know that when you spay your dog, she will be likely to get overweight. In college where I study all the dogs are spayed and all of them are overweight. On the other hand I've had female dogs and never spayed them and they never got fat. So if you spay your dogs you have to put them on a diet.
Far too one sided. There are heath trade-offs to earlier spaying/neutering. Saying that there are none is dishonest. It's a shame that this vet thinks the general pet owner is irresponsible. Spaying/neutering became the default not because it makes you responsible owner or because it is best for the individual dog, but because it limits the harm when people are irresponsible. My 10 month old intact male is far better behaved than my dog growing up who was spayed before her first heat, developed incontinence, and blew out her CCL in both her knees when she was 8 years old.
Victoria I love you and as a positive trainer, I rarely ever disagree with you. But as a giant breed owner I have to point out that there are scientific studies available on the internet which state that a large or giant breed dog is significantly more likely to develop certain cancers if neutered or spayed too early.One of these is osteosarcoma. 14 months is the recommended earliest age to neuter a large or giant breed. I have seen this first hand. I would NEVER do this before 14 months.
I honestly don't buy this. Every vet I've talked to have said at least 1 heat cycle before getting them done. I also had an Australian Shepard mix who was spayed before puberty she was super aggressive afterwards and hiked to pee, got our beagle rot mix neutered before puberty and he acted like a whiny bitch 24/7 and squat to pee. Mine and my g/f's black mouth cur is getting done now (almost 2 years) today. This guy is also saying inserting latex balls into your male's nut sack is fine too along side injection. I fully disagree with this guy!
My plan is to wait until my girl is at least a year. Sex hormones do more in the body than just reproduction. A lot of the more recent info is scary especially the orthopedic issues. I do intend on doing sports with her and the last thing I need is a 6k TPLO surgery. We neutered our boy a 9 mos. I wanted to wait longer but the humping was making me insane lol! Before the pup we have now I had a female lab mix that was intact. She was supervised when in heat, never had puppies, and was just the sweetest. She was my heart dog and after a year I still cry over her. She lived to be 14. I do eventually plan on spaying my girl tho just based on the fact that my Molly had pyometra at 10 and that was the scariest experience I never want to repeat.
I don't think that the Vet's comments about health benefits were entirely accurate. Research has shown that early neutering increases risk for many things including bone cancer and hip dysplasia. That being said, I definitely understand the behavior control and population control perspectives. Wikipedia has a compilation of some research on this topic, also 2ndchance.info has a review of the research.
I like Victoria Stilwell’s training techniques, but after watching this video I wouldn’t take her advice on health issues (or the vets she puts in videos).
Most people's dogs gain weight after spay or neuter because they don't alter the dog's diet after the procedure. Since they no longer are using energy/calories to keep their reproductive system functioning, you need to eliminate those excess calories from their diet by decreasing their food consumption by about 30%.
I think you need to redo this video because there some people who are looking at this video and saying it was 11 years ago so it’s old research. Some of it. Yes it might be but for some of it it’s still the same 😊
My vet told me to wait as long as possible because early spay or neuter can lead to hip an joint problems, cushings disease and then some
It can only lead to Cushing's if you continue to feed your dog the same amount of food and same kind of puppy food after they get spayed/neutered.
Thats why kermit has cushion disease
I suggest you check out Dr. Karen Becker's video on the subject of "The Truth About Spaying and Neutering Dogs", totally contrary to the Stillwell video.
for what i see karren becker is quack
Karen Becker is one of the best vet's in the world, she interviews all those in the industry who are top of their game. Check out her video with Michelle kultzler on TH-cam. Also the healthy and happy dog website is excellent. All the best.
it´s true, I strongly agree with what she says and it only comes so natural to me.....
@@mariotucci3 : Your evidence is what?
I just heard the name referenced by a podcast by Susan Garrett.
I had my last dog ( west highland terrier) for18 years. 4 to 6 years over the estimated age of the breed. She never had pups and never was spayed. I was responsible owner so she never got mated accidentally or pregnant.
Chloe X X X did she ever bite anybody?
I get the feeling this vet isn't really concerned about what's best for the dog but about the money he makes from having dogs spade or neutured.
you´re completely correct, he´s full of shit
this doesn't make sense. how will the dog develop correctly if you cut short their main source of growth which is their hormones?
+Crazy Aces hi guys, the best info that ive ever had was by following the Spray Crusher Tactic (i found it on google) - I found it the no.1 method that I have ever seen.
You're right. He won't develop correctly.
Crazy Aces it doesn't my vet told me that male dogs who get neutered early are more likely to tee their acl and dr Karen Becker says it can cause other hip and joint issues
Overall growth is genetic not hormonal.
Neutered dogs can be just as large, if not larger, than non-neutered.
Joints don't completely form if done too early.
So do it at 2+ years - the higher the better, but you should eventually do it to prevent future complications with younger male dogs.
Dr. Becker: The Truth About Spaying and Neutering
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When Should You Spay or Neuter Your Pets?
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I have been told by dog experts that the earliest a bitch should be spade is 12 months, and possibly as late as 2 years. So the advice of this vet shocks me.
+Simon Bickersteth
And I'm always told the opposite. I had my Golden Retriever/German Shepherd mix spayed at 8 weeks old.
With all this controversial nonsense I guess it just depends on your own personal preference.
Nothing to do with personal preference but fact!
Spayed at 8 weeks! OMG!
The vet above has been brainwashed by people that have a moral agenda with spay/neuter and pet over-population. (The woman is just an idiot and a prude on the subject. Separately she is also a poor dog trainer). He also makes more money treating sick pets. So, he has no desire to keep your dogs & bitches healthier by keeping them intact longer. I used to be all about early spay neuter. I always (in the past) suggested that bitches be spayed by 6 months and before their first heat and males be neutered around 7-9 months. However I have now seen the results of this early spay/neuter going on for years, and the negative result on health. I feel like I was a mislead fool. Now I understand the error in such early spay/neuter programs. I'm happy to (now) understand the truth. I have adjusted my ways accordingly.
@@Shabangle She's probably got a boatload of issues now or will soon. 8 weeks is ridiculous.
This guy obviously hasn't looked at recent studies.
Its literally says assistant why not ask the main veterinary
@@qendrimspahiu90 no it literally says “DVM”. He is a vet. What you read is “Canine Assistants” plural, maybe the name of his practice.
dogs end up in shelters because PEOPLE are irresponsible. it is NEVER the fault of the dog.
Right he said it like if they have a choice some dogs are homeless
Exactly!
Neutering my dog was a HORRIBLE decision. Beforehand he was calm, very social, and loving. But after the surgery he was MUCH more aggressive to everyone and never came near me unless he wanted food. I thought it was just medication and he'd bounce back, but he never went back to being his old self. It's been months and now he's just as violent and distant as the day I got him back. I miss the old him.
I opted to wait until my dogs were fully matured before I had them spayed/neutered.
The risks associated with early spay/neuter, both physical and mental risks, make too much sense to me. If your dog does not have any behavioural issues associated with being intact, like excessive humping or aggression, there is no reason not to wait until they are fully physically matured. Cutting off their hormones too early is linked to certain cancers, growth problems and behavioural issues like aggression.
I also disagree with the doctor's opinion that people spay and neuter their dogs to prevent behavioural problems. Most people I know, including myself, opted for s/n to avoid pregnancy and minimise the risk of certain cancers, not because of potential behavioural issues.
I totally agree with you! Unfortunately, I spoke to several vets regarding spaying, and they all sang the same tune....spay before her first cycle, because it'll prevent mammary cancer!
So, at 20 weeks, I ignorantly had my baby spayed.
I cannot tell you, how much guilt I have over this decision. I feel as if I cut off her wings, before she even had n opportunity to fly😢.
I've apologized to her endlessly, and just pray that she doesn't contract some adrenal disease due to the lack of hormones.
On another note, she was extremely passive, but after being injured by my idiot neighbor, is now extremely fearful aggressive.
La Luna
Do not blame yourself. You were listening to the expert that is the best option in most cases. Your knowledge is now more up-to-date and you can utilise this for your next dog.
And with regards to your dog's aggression, I would suggest - if you have not already done so - to get in contact with a qualified force-free behaviourist. Lack of hormones can contribute to fear aggression but it is not the only factor. A good behaviourist can help you work with your dog and her triggers and make your life more manageable and hopefully, ease her fears.
I do not see the problem with not spaying the females when they're still young. But according to the dog whisperer, you have to make a choice with the male dogs. You either neuter them or you let them breed otherwise the dog can get nervous, energetic, starts humping, gets agressive, etc. He also said that if these issues develop, they won't just go away because you neuter them. What do you think about that?
That's a lot of crap! As a responsible owner you should be training your dog as soon as u get him. A dog won't mature mentally and physically till they're 2 years old. Training will help avoid any behavioral issues!
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that would NOT be a vet I would let touch my dogs!! there is a TON of scientific studies out there saying that spay/neuter at a young age is VERY BAD for the dogs...
+Kellyn Miller
And there's a ton of scientific studies that prove the opposite. Each year we learn more about dogs and better/more reliable techniques of spaying/neutering. 4/5 vets that I asked about my dog said get her spayed as early as possible, so she was spayed at 8 weeks old. No issues...
Sorry. You did the worst thing for your dog. She will never mature physically or mentally!
Steven Weinstein My dog was already spayed at 8 weeks old when I adopted her from a rescue shelter. She is fully grown to the normal size of a Golden Lab and has been good dog citizen certified and is also my ESA. She is very smart and goes everywhere with me. Doesn't seem I've done anything bad.
I don’t always BS my clients, but when I do, I wear scrubs over a polo shirt.
If you're neutering your perfectly healthy, happy puppy because you expect it to develop behavior problems in the future, maybe you should rethink the relationship you have with your dog. Why on Earth would your dog, that you have raised from a baby suddenly become aggressive? The only way this is possible is if you either got it from an irresponsible backyard breeder who breeds dogs with bad temperaments, or if you are doing something wrong in your training attempts.
animalobsessed1 I think it depends on what you count being aggressive. If you have a golden retriever or a cocker spaniel it's likely that even in adulthood he/she will get along with dogs of even the same sex. But breeds like rottweiler or beauceron or pitbull don't automatically be okay with dogs of the same sex after puberty. Some dogs of even those breeds love everybody, but not all. That doesn't make the breeder or the owner bad.
If you meant real aggressions towards humans, then I agree. If the dog is socialized and trained and not traumatized, he/she should not be aggressive with people. But if the dog just doesn't want dogs of the same sex (or dogs at all) near, I really don't see a problem with that.
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Thank you for presenting this fact. For people who follow Victoria, I am afraid this interview may do more harm than good, and cause heartbreak for their owners.
BTW, shelters and rescues that spay/neuter as young as 2 months may mean well, but they do a great disservice to their canine pals. People need unbiased education on this subject, rather than unthinking adherence to the automatic spay/neuter campaign.
My 2year old border collie male is not neutered and is very sweet and loves kids and dogs .He has never showed a sign of aggression .
I think a great compromise to those that want their pets spayed or neutered and those that are concerned with possible negatives that could come with desexing or desexing too young or even simply wanting their dogs to keep what they were born with would be sterilization options such as vasectomies (for male dogs) and tubal ligations (for female dogs). It is very unfortunate that these surgical procedures are not practiced more.
I recently learned that it was very bad to spay/neuter early; as suggested and required by far too many in the United States. Early neutering ruined my Rhodesian Ridgeback; and probably contributed to the development of cancers and earlier deaths, in a few of my dogs. I apologized to my Olde English Bulldogge, for destroying her Endocrine system and setting the stage for incontinence, hip dysplasia, and cancers related to hormone deficiency, down the road. Do not let anyone coerce you, or lie to you about the benefits of early desexing. Don't let a few months of inconvenience, convince you to deprive your dogs of vital hormones; necessary for their proper, full physical development and health. Wait until your dogs reach PHYSICAL MATURITY, not sexual maturity, before spaying or neutering; if at all.
neutering DOES NOT stop marking/humping behavior.
So true.
It did for my dog.
@@thatkayleegirl50 no it really didn't
Wrong, Wrong, Wrong! I'm not sure that he even believes himself. First of all I am a pet care professional. I have been working with dogs on a daily basis for over 16 years. Yes hormones can affect behavior but they do not determine it. I have had intact pets that were very well behaved. Most of the bites that I have seen have actually been from unbalanced "fixed" pets.
Over population is caused by over breeding in puppy mills and back yard breeders. If you want to help the population issue, do not buy your pets from a pet store or from online.
And I'm sorry, but to say you only need your pet to develop fully if they are involved in a sport is ridiculous. I'm not worried about my pets height, I'm worried about their health. To say their bone and muscle development isn't important for "just a pet" is asinine. He isn't giving definitive or honest answers this all sounds more like a loose opinion. This is why there is so much disinformation out there. He should try researching the topic more thoroughly before speaking as an expert or authority on the subject. I implore everyone to watch Dr. Becker's video from MercolaHealthyPets. And to also do your own research.
Jenna Scully Thankyou, I'm glad some people get it, he has no facts no statistics, he expects us to all just agree with him, but some of us have actually done our research and know what's best, my puppy is keeping his balls whether the vets like it or not, because I'm a fucking responsible owner and can make sure he will not mate.
My female dog is four years old and remains un-spayed/intact and she's very well behaved. I'm a responsible owner so would never leave her unattended whilst she's in heat. Also I don't believe in spaying before puberty that sounds ridiculous to me as her gentiles are a natural part of her body and not yet developed. So I firmly believe removing them before puberty is a huge no no. Like I said though I supervise her at all times so puppies are not on my agenda. My vet however is desperate to spay her so in the end I will spay her but I'm glad I waited for her to be four years old and fully developed rather then a puppy having body parts removed. I know not everyone agrees with me but I maintain proper development of cats and dogs is essential before you neuter or spay.
i almost never post but this subject has really hit home because of my past family dogs and our recent addition of a new puppy to our home. The last comment from Bonni below is really the gist of my argument and well said, but i just wanted to comment on a couple specific things. one, the arguement in this video about how men do not want to neuter their dog because of some macho attitude. i agree there is a small segment of men who think this, but the vast majority of men and women i meet who do not neuter is for their dogs health and well being.
for the thousands that viewed this video.... Dr. Karen Becker, Proactive and Wellness vet, "THE TRUTH ABOUT SPAYING AND NEUTERING", video on TH-cam a great look at the unmentioned downside of early spay and neutering and the health of your loved pet.
""Puberty causes a lot of behavior problems."" No, LACK OF TRAINING causes a lot of behavior problems. I don't know why everybody seems to think that puberty will ruin your dog. Sure, sexual maturity and going into heat can create some 'bumps in the road', but with consistent training, you'll get through it and your dog will thank you for allowing their body to develop normally and healthily.
One needn't be into agility training to want one's dog's long bones to develop normally! We hear the Spay and Neuter mantra endlessly, and there are few resources that seem to present a balanced picture so that dog owners can make a conscious decision. The Stanford study (2006, I think) concentrated on medical health outcomes, essentially showing that male dogs have better outcomes if intact; females break even, healthwise.
I am a 62 yo female, not at all macho, just interested in dogs' health.
@ehowpets, my dog just gave birth Oct, 29. She has 3 puppies. What will be the best way to treat it? When will be the right time to train the puppies? What's the best and the "first" thing for the puppies to learn?
I already spayed my dog (male) when he was 7 months old. He is adopted from an organization. But now he is showing characteristics of SEPARATION ANXIETY (barking and breaking things). Is there any training video that Victoria could do? Any tips? I have tried a couple of things (giving his favorite treats, natural calming pills, change my behavior before leaving), but he still keeps making my neighbors crazy as soon as Im gone. Any help from Victoria about proper training will be appreciated!!
***IMPORTANT NOTICE***
Never neuter or spay your dog before 14-16 months!
Don´t get me wrong, I have always neutered my dogs. If u are not planning to breed dogs, then why wouldn´t you want to neuter your dog? It´s a fact that neutered dogs live longer since they have less probability to have prostate/testicle cancer. Also a dog that is neutered lives with less stress, since they won´t be obsessed with trying to reproduce. Dogs will constantly mark outdoors and indoors. They will be distracted whenever they get a scent of another dog in heat. They will try to be dominant when confronted with other male dogs that aren´t neutered.
However... U should never neuter your dog before 14-15 months. If u neuter a male dog for example at 6 months, then the dog will grow and develop their body,muscles and especially bones and joints with less testosterone and changing the hormones levels. These changes at 4-6 months will change the way the puppy will grow (male or female). Dogs will have weaker joint, will have less muscle development and thus will be vulnerable to all types off diseases like hip dysplasia etc. It´s a known fact that neutered dogs will gain weight, but if neutered at such a young age. The problem is much worse...
My recommendation for everyone who is new at having a dog is... Do NOT listen to EVERYTHING that your vet has to say. Especially when u do not know them well and they´re talking about operations that are needed to prevent problems that will occur in the future if not dealt with immediatly. Always consult more than one vet if u´re unsure about something. Remember that even though most veterinarians are goodhearted and will do the correct thing. It is still a bussiness like any other, which need a lot of money.
I´ve seen so many "new owners" taking healthy puppies to the vets, that were told that they needed to be operated to prevent dysplasia problems in the future... Considering that most breeds here are sold with a 1 year guarantee on health insurance. Just think about how easy it is for a vet to make it up if they are behind on payments etc. The owner is almost forced to say yes, because they´re told that if they wait another 6 months.. The operation will cost them 2000-6000 euros. I´ve had dogs all my life, and i know what a puppy with dysplasia looks like. It can´t be that all of a sudden there are puppies EVERYWHERE that need operations at a early age.
Just remember that in the end... It´s the owner that knows his/her dog best. Veterinarians are needed and i admire the profession, but they´re not always right and ever worse still... They´re not always honest ; )
STLB167 futbol No what? Woow, that must be the best comment on youtube yet! No arguments, no nothing... Just NO.
How about be a responsible owner and don't castrate your pet at all, if you can't watch him and supervise properly then you can't be a fit owner, just like if you can't discipline your kids right then you shouldn't be having kids, it's called unfit parents. If your irresponsible and worry about your dog going out and can't control your pet then guess what bitch
I'm in vet tech school and they're still promoting the nonsense in this video. It makes me crazy early spay and neuter does not make sense I get that shelters do it because there is not a guarantee that their pups will end up in the most responsible of homes and we don't need more unwanted litters but good greif there are plenty of responsible pet owners that .can keep a good enough eye on their females and don't end up with unwanted litters and if you're just leaving them be for their first heat cycle I don't see much risk in that unless the puppy gets to wander the streets unsupervised. I think there's a bigger issue in that instance. But I get really bothered by the lack of critical thinking here sometimes I'm not saying spay or neuter is bad in every instance but there's no way it has no negative consequences.
My sisters dog recently got neutered and he’s about a year and I half. My dog is 6 months and my sisters dog has always tried to be dominant over my puppy even though he’s just walk away. Since being neutered he still does the same thing. The only health benefit is the reduction of the risk of cancers like ovarian and testicular. They don’t ever tell you about other cancers neutering will increase the risk of like bone cancer. This surgery is merely for the owners that don’t know how to look after their animals and can’t stop them from “overpopulating”. Wild dogs live fine without being spayed or neutered so who are we to take it away from them. Would you make your son sterile because he’s going through puberty and changing. No because it’s not fair.
@ehowpets I am getting my dog tonight. and my dad is picking it up. my mom sister and I will be someware until 8:30. my dad is bringing it home at 7:00. should be let it out when we get home? since my dad will be somware at 7:15
Omg people.... spaying and neutering is to prevent over pooulation... not behavioral issues.
Lilly the kitten yes but if you're a responsible owner, you're not going to just let your dog mate with anyone, ideally your dog and the other dog would have health tests and be registered with the kennel club, and the health tests must be good
@@LincolnTheLabrador Yes, because owners just allow their pets to escape.
did i miss something or did they not say anything about how spaying is an invasive surgery and carries quite some risks?
Following up on my previous comment, there are now more vets offering alternative methods of birth control such as vasectomies and ovary sparing spaying. My vet offers vasectomies for only $40. more than traditional neutering. This method does not interfere with their sex hormones. Search around for holistic vets or check on the internet for a list of Vets offering this service. I'm so lucky that my vet offers this service.
I thought the #1 reason to spay/neuter was to prevent unwanted litters...with the benefit of some behaviors -_-
This should bethe no. 1 reason.... However, some people still think neutering solves all problems...
Especially large dogs should not be neutered until they are fully grown.
Neutering a young dog is done because people want a lifelong TOY.
Yikes!! All kinds of aware vets are now discovering that dogs can develop serious health issues if they are spayed or neutered too early. He's wrong, I think.
besides my neutered dog had started to put on weight, regardless of diet and exercise regime...
So is it good to spay or neuter your dog? Cause in the video they said that biting can be caused by intact males and females but my dogs don't do that. And people are saying it's bad so what's the deal?
@epets...my dog is a rescue dog, one from a previous abusive owner and one from a person that couldn't keep her. I know nothing about her. her approximate age is 8 months, but she has gotten her period. I thought she was spayed but i'm unsure now. Can they get their periods after being spayed...and how do i tell if they have been? If shes gone into puberty can i still get her spayed?
I really have my doubts about this topic as u do. My dog trainer has a veeeeery special race which is called the Cao de Castro Laboreiro. I think he would say it is no reason to neuter a dog just because it makes it a bit easier for us to get along with him, cause the missing hormones, as u mention, can cause depression. and he is says it is disrespectful towards the dog to do it.
Fixing your dog that early will hinder your dog's growth, most Dog problems can be fixed with something called, DOG TRAINING.
It never ceases to amaze me how little so called professionals actually know about this subject. Have a look at the four study's done on vislas, golden retrievers, rottweilers, and German shepherds. Taking away the hormones leads to endocrine issues, skeletal deformaties, increase risk of many cancers. Also most neutered dog have or develop behaviour problems. The main problem is increased fear phobias. There is alot more I could mention but people do your homework. Dr Karen Becker has some great video's on this channel, please for the sake of your dogs watch them. The irony of all this is that there is better ways of sterilisation. Vacectomy and Oss historectomy tubual ligation is the way forward.
U have to remember this was made in 2012
Common sense initially told me that that taking away hormones was not good. I since owning a dog have done ALOT of research and studying. Dr Karen Becker, Dr Christopher Day, Dr Andrew Jones, Dr Michelle kutzler, the healthy and happy dog website. Also have a look at what the Nordic countries like Norway, Sweden,Switzerland and Denmark do. Vacectomy tubual ligation OSS or partial spay is the way forward. Do your homework.
@@bronwenyoung8593 why should I I don't have a dog
I'm just saying this video is old so more research has been done since this anyway
Is it possible for puberty and learning capabilities due to maturity to stop or slow down because of spaying and neutering?
You just need to. You just need to. I don't like to supply supporting facts, so I just say you just need to. It's not going to change them that much....
Honestly it makes me mad when I hear neutering should be done to AVOID cancer. If anything it will cause cancer. The chances of developing cancer from not being neutered are close to 0.
New research shows that spaying before the first year also increases some other forms of cancer by a lot. Especially at medium and large breeds. For example bone cancer greatly increased and also the lifespan in females is decreased.
spaying/neutering is a lazy answer for behavioral problems. They wouldn't happen if the owner would teach/train them properly.
Never seen a dog say to himself "Oohhh I'm neutered, so the vet said I won't cause problems"
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Jordan Knight K9 TV question I got a female lab pit mix who has bitten twice, both were not serious bites. She also likes to bark at cats, has caught a couple of mice, and generally gets very excited. The male brother has been castrated and has no aggression issues. Would you not recommend spaying the female?
this is all nothing but bull shit, if you are a responsible dog owner and know your responsibility you do not need to spay your female dog, why would you let your dog roam free outdoors when she is in heat ?
lmfao, when she said bitch.
lol I laughed too.
l for a different perspective watch Dr. Becker on you tube.
i got a rottweiler and i got a question if i neutered my dog a 6 and a half months old will his appearence change?
You can start training at around 7-8 weeks old! The first things you'll want to do are potty training (and possibly crate training) as well as the "sit" command. Victoria has an entire puppy training series on our channel that will help you guide them through these and other important teachings! As we tell everyone else, just make sure to stay patient. The first year for a puppy is just as crazy as the first few years for a newborn human. They need tons of love, guidance, and support.
I had a vet tell me today that neutering my dog would make him less timid than he already is they will tell you anything to get you to neuter especially if they look "pitbull"
What about joint probs
what about variance between large and small dog breeds? Do large breeds reach sexual maturity later than small breeds or vice versa? I have a chihuahua/feist mix from the shelter and the vet there suggested having her spayed at around 4 months. I hate the thought of her going under the knife, but I know it has to be done.
the other thing i wanted to comment on is that the whole thing is about behavioral issues. spaying and neutering will certainly cut back on the humping and marking, but it won't eliminate it. we adpoted an amstaff that was fixed at four months, and once he reached puberty, he marked plenty, and throughout his life, and humped to dominate often. and he was very dog-agressive once he hit two years, even though he was raised with other well-behaved dogs, was socialized his entire life, and had a little, not much, but a little basic training, so, you know, its one dog but still, that was my experience.
I've heard the best thing is not to spay your dog.. but is this true?? I have to know before I get a puppy :)
"Most dog bites are with intact male/female dogs." Are the bites BECAUSE of the dogs becoming intact, or from other factors like irresponsible dog ownership?
"It's your dog's testicles and he will be much happier for it." I don't know about anybody else but I refuse to believe a claim that a dog will be much happier without their balls from somebody who has no idea what it feels like to have balls.
I have a uterus, doesn't mean any of my female pets have remained intact. What's worse for an animal - having intense primal drive to procreate and never being allowed to act on it, or removing the urge completely? Your dog is not a human, he's not going to miss his testicles because he doesn't even know he has them or what it means to lose them.
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1. Why does the dog never have to procreate? Who isn't allowing dogs to have sex anymore?
2. I never said anything about missing them. I have a problem with her saying that the dog will be much happier without them.
3. How are you sure the dog doesn't know he has balls? My dog licks his own balls all of the time, so he must know that there are some balls there for him to lick. I agree that he doesn't know what it is to lose them, but that is because he still has them.
While it is true that the dog is not human, it doesn't mean that it isn't intelligent. And it is hard for me to believe that any intelligent creature would be happier without their balls.
1. Responsible pet owners do not allow their animals to procreate (unless carefully selectively breeding them for the betterment of the breed as part of a well though out plan, which is something only those who have the experience should be doing).
2. I refer you back to my point about never being given an outlet, yet retaining all sexual urges.
Plus there's the fact that being without all those hormones can reduce anxieties, frustration and aggression for some dogs.
3. Because dogs are not people. They don't have the self-awareness that we have. Dogs don't even recognise their own bodies in reflections. They don't have a concept of what a testicle is or have the cognitive ability to process that they might be better off with/without some- they know that food is good, warmth is good, affection is good, that humans generally bring food/warmth/affection so they're pretty good too. If they're not fixed they also know that, for them, the best thing in the world is the smell of a bitch in heat, its hard-wired into their brains and they won't understand why they aren't allowed to investigate that. Better to spare them the urge by fixing before maturity hits.
ChickenOfAwesome 1. I disagree with your first point for a couple of reasons. I agree that breeding should be thought out, but to say that responsible pet owners don't let their dogs breed is restricting the idea of a responsible pet owner. For some reason in America, it is irresponsible for the dog to keep what nature has given him in the first place. Not neutering a dog doesn't necessarilly mean that the owner is irresponsible. What would you say to an owner who has the best trained dog in the world with his balls in tact? Are they irresponsible for that one reason alone? Also, what exactly is the betterment of the breed? Is taking a dogs balls away part of the betterment of the breed and why? This seems like another ambiguous phrase that can be interpereted several ways.
2. Some dogs are not all dogs. My dog has been fine with his balls thus far and he hasn't given me a reason to take them away from him. I'm sure he isn't the only good dog with testicles either.
3. Dogs may not have exactly the same self awareness that we have, but does that mean it has no self awareness? When you talk about the conciousness of a dog, it seems pretty hard to make assumptions on what they do and don't experience. Also, I disagree that a dog does not have the concept of a testicle. My dog licks his balls, so he has to have some sort of concept of them. He may not have a full understanding, but he must know that there is something there that he is licking.
While dogs aren't the brightest animals in the world, they seem to be treated as mechanical objects nowdays. For thousands of years, dogs have remained unneutered. Neutering is a fairly recent practice, and for some reason, there is a general consensus that it is necessary in order for the dog's well being. If it was harmful, nature would not have let it happen for so long... so successfully for that matter.
ChickenOfAwesome I just wonder how people like you know for a fact, for sure, how you guys can affirm with all your might that a dog (or any other animal) doesn't know this or that, or doesn't care about this or that, or doesn't have feeling for this or that?!!! I mean, besides all the links about "studies" humans make about animals you can provide for me, HOW MANY TIMES HAVE YOU BEEN A DOG BEFORE in order to confirm this is true????
I haven't had the money to get my dogs fixed but I enough right now I have a question? My dogs are 3 and 2yrs. Of age my 3yr old is a chocolate lab/pit mix and my to yr old is a Chihuahua what will happen with my chocolate lab/pit when I go get him fixed? Please email me and let me know.
i think it's very important for pet owners to hear this information and training techniques. i think some of them are just unaware of this. ive had dogs when i was growing up, and they had behavior problems. of course we were unaware that it was a behavior problem, we just thought that was its personality and that it was fun and games. i didnt learn about proper training techniques for dogs untill i started watching "its me or the dog", but by that time we didnt have them anymore.
there is a lot of connflicting information around and this also extends to some vets. For instance, my friend has a Leonbergernand the vet would not neuter him until 18mths-2yrs. All I know is that my next Leonberger (giant breed) puppy that I am getting early next year will not be neutered until he is at least 14 months. shelters have a habit of neutering as youg as 10 weeks and in my view it's dangerous to the dog.
I think you were right in the second point in that she meant spaying/neutering makes very little difference to behaviour. If a dog was aggressive before then getting it neutered is not going to stop it being aggressive any more than it would stop it being, say, hyper if it was hyper before.
I hate how there are so much misinformation from vet schools and how they’re not updated on new studies..and i realised they never really give a clear pro and con answers, it’s always really biased and not clear. A lot of vets talk in a carefree manner, if they talk like that as a as a human doctor the patients wont trust them. I know talking more relax can help the owners feel more relaxed too but theres a way to talk calmly yet be as clear as possible while presenting all the information like a vet that i see from @kittisaurus youtube channel. That vet is so professional explains everything so detailed even for the smallest problems.
14 months is the earliest you should neuter or spay a giant breed dog. It IS dangerous to neuter a giant breed dog younger than that. Research shows this is true. Experience shows this is true. Most Vets agree.
Iv had male and female dogs for the last 30 years. Never have I spayed or neutered them. Non of them has been aggressive or bitten anyone. They don’t hump or mark and have never had these alleged unwanted behaviours. Non of my bitches has ever mated with any of the males and there has never been a pregnancy. My dogs have always been very healthy and happy. Non have ever wandered off or got out alone and they don’t go crazy when there is a bitch in season. They are just kept in separate areas for a few days and the girl wears a nappy to prevent any mess.
Nothing would ever make me unnecessarily spay or neuter an animal. And it’s always unnecessary unless you are not able to make sure your animal is secure. In which case, don’t get one.
Not sure I fully believe you here. Mammals need to get their sexual frustration out partner or not. How can they go an entire lifetime without desire to hump (in the case of the male you present)? Sorry, that just isn't possible.
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I'm scared to go get him fixed. :-(
Shelly White don't do it, watch the Dr Becker video, plus I've had intact dogs with no health problems whatsoever, my friend had his 2 pitbulls neutered and both died of cancer before the age of 7
Mark Flores I love Dr Becker, and have learned so much from her!
I was curious about this... and I wonder if it's the same for cats.
Excellent advice!
do you have to spay or nueter your dog
Dogs have behavioral problems because the owners don’t know how to properly train/lead them or abuse the dog. I have been growing up with dogs and we never neutered or spayed our dogs or have behavioral problems. It’s just the owners responsibility to make sure their dog well well behaved, well trained and the owner having full control of the dog.
It would be best to keep the dog indoors at first in a more confined area so that they get accustomed to the new surroundings. You don't want a lost dog from the get-go! Enjoy the new addition to your family.
The best thing is to to do vasrctomies and tubels
First, biting is normal puppy behaviour. I can't count how many people get rid of a dog because they can't put in the time to train it properly.
Second, if it's actually aggression, early spay has been shown to often have an increase in things like fear aggression & anxiety.
Third, often mistaken for aggression is Prey Drive.
Why don't you just get in a trainer or Behaviourist before giving up on a dog that is supposed to be a part of your family. It's more often an owner failure than the dogs.
If I neuter my 4 mo pomeranian, will he still bark at strangers and alert me if there is a stranger in my apartment?
It's very very highly recommended that you do!
I have four dogs two whole one spayed female due to cancer at nine years and one male injected with a chemical we are breeding as well last dog I had spayed as recommended as she had bad joints and skin issues
This guy sounds so disinterested in what he is talking about he os making me rethink my dogs spaying.
Neuter propaganda that says castrated dogs are at a decreased risk of prostate cancer is untrue. Prostate cancer is uncommon in canines to begin with, having an occurrence rate of about 0.6%. In studies performed in Europe and America, that actually used control groups, it was shown that castration increased a dog's risk of prostate cancer by a factor of about four, to an occurrence rate of 2.4%.
hey, here's a wild idea Victoria: send a copy of your training techniques and advice on dvd to each person who walks out the shelter with a pet. that way, you're equipping them with proper training tools and maybe preventing future behavior problems so they dont have to send the pet back....if not, when i volunteer at a shelter, can i give them links to your "ehowpets" youtube channel? :D
neutering/spaying a dog is essentially RUINING IT.
when you 'clip' a dog you're stripping it of its personality & instinct and that isn't natural. 'behavior prevention' is code for 'if your to lazy/weak to train your dog then this will make it easier!' IT DOES EFFECT THE DOG. Cops/hunters dont 'clip' due to that VERY REASON. But since you're so sure clipping doesn't affect mental state than how about we clip human males & see what happens? teen pregnancies would go down thats fer sure...
oh thanks
Behaviour problems aren't due to being intact, aggression mainly comes from fear and if you neuter a dog it takes the confidence building hormone testosterone out and makes them more fearful therefore more aggressive! You say more bites come from intact dogs/bitches, name your statistics! Vets just want money, and want as many dogs as early as possible, because if someone's dog grows up and they realise THEY ARE NOT ACTUALLY AGGRESSIVE OR HAVE BEHAVIOUR PROBLEMS, they don't want to change them. Because I know someone who had the most wonderful friendly dog, they got the dog neutered and it made him such a wimp, he's so fearful so neutering really does not fix everything! Don't talk to vets instead do your own research into everything!
Neutering also does not help mounting and humping because it can be play behaviour but he also said that there would be a reason to keep them intact because of growth if they're doing agility! Does that not prove that leaving them intact makes their joints better! He says for a dog doing agility, but an 'every day pet' will do moves of that sort, they'll jump on and off sofas if allowed, go up and down stairs, jumping in and out of a car, they do many many similar activities as agility dogs!
It's ridiculous what he's saying, as if a spay or neuter will fix everything! With behaviour problems, socialise your dog, and train them well, you don't have to just spay or neuter them, what a fucking idiot!
Will they still want to go and find mates/(able to mate) once they are spayed or neutered or they will but this a way of birth control Like what humans do???
This isnt true information. Saying to do it when they come into puberty is rubbish, as different dogs grow at different rates. Great danes and big breeds should NEVER be neutered before 1 year old. It affects their growth plates and joints. It also makes the risk for incontinence a lot higher. Smaller dogs should be finished growing before they are neutered. If you neuter a small dog too early, it can develop problems with their joints, and the growth plates stretch out. This is dated 2012, theres been a lot more study done since this video.
Hi, no, I have never lost my giant breed through cancer, but he was neutered at 14 months. I run a Big Dogs Club for people with giant breeds and we have lost quite a few dogs in the last two years with cancer, the most being osteosarcoma. There is a lot of information available on the internet if you google it. All giant breed owners know not to neuter their dogs when they are young. Vets do not recommend it either with a large or giant breed.
I say never. I don't know why they call it "Fixing" a dog. It should be called "Breaking" a dog. That's all it does is break a dog. Its like declawing, removing tails, wiring ears, its all mutilation. its unnatural and should be outlawed.
You are wrong. Kid I've seen what happens first hand to people who don't spay/neuter their pets. It isn't just the health issues that are effected. Fun fact, dogs can have up to 6 pups per litter depending on that breed. Now take out a calculator. What if your dog accidentally got pregnant and you didn't do anything to spay/neuter the puppies and those puppies got pregnant. Assuming you got like 3 girls in the litter your looking at 12 more dogs (18). Now if half of those were female, then they got pregnant, yeah it adds up pretty quickly.
I've seen situations where the owner had a house with 50 pets (usually cats but still). The house is ruined, the pets are a disaster in terms of health, its not a good situation to be in. I will agree with you that declawing and cosmetic surgery should be banned on dogs. Because it serves no purpose in preventing a pet from suffering. But considering I've seen first hand the effects of not neutering an animal, i say it shouldn't be banned. Neutering is definitely needed.
+Terezi Pyrope responsible pet owners keep their animals from accidentally getting pregnant. a human shouldn't own pets if they cant care for them without mutating it.
So wait a moment. So lets say a person had 2 pets, both inherited, both would have otherwise gone to the shelter. 1 was male 1 was female. Were they supposed to send both to the shelter where NEWSFLASH they would have been snipped snipped anyways, just because some judgemental asshole deemed it cruelty.
All it is is a vasectomy nothing more. And it can prevent a cat population from getting way out of control to the point of REAL animal cruelty and neglect. Basically diseased imbread cats that would have been better off never being born.
And all it takes is once. That female cat slipping outside. That one dog jumping the fence (which was twice his/her height how the hell do you expect the owners to know until its too late).
Kid I've seen populations get out of hand, to the point where there were diseased cats. Where genetic diseases popped up do to this thing called inbreeding. Where cats died from diseases they shouldn't have gotten in the first place. All because one female never got fixed. (in fact the way the person I knew solved the issue was to go on a catch neuter release program)
Responsible owners will do what it takes to prevent a problem like that from happening. Its no more cruel than vaccinating a child.
And there is no way in hell you can convince me neutering and spaying a cat is wrong when I've seen what happens when you fail to do so.
the subject in question here IS about dogs NOT cats being neutered to soon. For some reason cats that are neutered don't seem to have any of the lasting and severe heath problems that dogs get from early spay or neuter. So maybe you should keep with the subject at hand here.
Terezi Pyrope ty! Someone sensible on here
In the end if you own a dog and you dont train obedience they will remain wild whether if they are spayed/neutered them or not
You have to know that when you spay your dog, she will be likely to get overweight. In college where I study all the dogs are spayed and all of them are overweight.
On the other hand I've had female dogs and never spayed them and they never got fat. So if you spay your dogs you have to put them on a diet.
Far too one sided. There are heath trade-offs to earlier spaying/neutering. Saying that there are none is dishonest. It's a shame that this vet thinks the general pet owner is irresponsible. Spaying/neutering became the default not because it makes you responsible owner or because it is best for the individual dog, but because it limits the harm when people are irresponsible. My 10 month old intact male is far better behaved than my dog growing up who was spayed before her first heat, developed incontinence, and blew out her CCL in both her knees when she was 8 years old.
“Dogs end up in shelters because of behavioral issues” FALSE! Pets end up in shelters for financial reasons on the owners part in short
Dont listen to this man. Do your research and you will discover its better to not spay or neuter, certainly not until they are adults.
Victoria I love you and as a positive trainer, I rarely ever disagree with you. But as a giant breed owner I have to point out that there are scientific studies available on the internet which state that a large or giant breed dog is significantly more likely to develop certain cancers if neutered or spayed too early.One of these is osteosarcoma. 14 months is the recommended earliest age to neuter a large or giant breed. I have seen this first hand. I would NEVER do this before 14 months.
I honestly don't buy this. Every vet I've talked to have said at least 1 heat cycle before getting them done. I also had an Australian Shepard mix who was spayed before puberty she was super aggressive afterwards and hiked to pee, got our beagle rot mix neutered before puberty and he acted like a whiny bitch 24/7 and squat to pee. Mine and my g/f's black mouth cur is getting done now (almost 2 years) today. This guy is also saying inserting latex balls into your male's nut sack is fine too along side injection. I fully disagree with this guy!
Why does it matter how they pee? Sounds like you have personal issues.
Totally agree.
My plan is to wait until my girl is at least a year. Sex hormones do more in the body than just reproduction. A lot of the more recent info is scary especially the orthopedic issues. I do intend on doing sports with her and the last thing I need is a 6k TPLO surgery. We neutered our boy a 9 mos. I wanted to wait longer but the humping was making me insane lol!
Before the pup we have now I had a female lab mix that was intact. She was supervised when in heat, never had puppies, and was just the sweetest. She was my heart dog and after a year I still cry over her. She lived to be 14. I do eventually plan on spaying my girl tho just based on the fact that my Molly had pyometra at 10 and that was the scariest experience I never want to repeat.
She has made a video about that. Check the channel's videos.
Mounting is play, not necessarily sexual
I don't think that the Vet's comments about health benefits were entirely accurate. Research has shown that early neutering increases risk for many things including bone cancer and hip dysplasia. That being said, I definitely understand the behavior control and population control perspectives.
Wikipedia has a compilation of some research on this topic, also 2ndchance.info has a review of the research.
I like Victoria Stilwell’s training techniques, but after watching this video I wouldn’t take her advice on health issues (or the vets she puts in videos).
Most people's dogs gain weight after spay or neuter because they don't alter the dog's diet after the procedure. Since they no longer are using energy/calories to keep their reproductive system functioning, you need to eliminate those excess calories from their diet by decreasing their food consumption by about 30%.
My vet said pyrometria is rare just keep check .
oh ok thank you
I think you need to redo this video because there some people who are looking at this video and saying it was 11 years ago so it’s old research. Some of it. Yes it might be but for some of it it’s still the same 😊