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Originally Posted by petes67bird  Castrating a male dog has nothing to do with population. Male dogs are not the ones who actually have babies. Female dogs should be spayed to prevent overpopulation. If a female dog isnt spayed the chances for mammary cancer are high. Neutering a male dog increases their risk of prostate cancer. Almost all dogs who have prostate cancer are neutered and not intact. Please view the enclosed as evidence. link. Castration of Male Dogs |
What nonsense!
Who the hell do you think impregnates the females??? It's male intact dogs.
Just because they do not have the puppies...it does not mean that male dog owners are not responsible.
As far as the article goes...it does not cover all things about leaving a male dog intact. I can find 5 articles written by vets that will say that it is healthier for them to be neutered....we can find any article on the net to argue any fact.
In nature dogs were meant to be breeding, when we take away that act...we (meaning dog owners) also can create problems. Almost every week we have someone here posting with an intact, male dog 5 years old, or older having prostate problems. The prostate enlarges, and often gets infected and the dog has a hard time urinating, or is urinating with blood...this is caused by testosterone. The only cure is neutering.
Many people buy their dogs from COE breeders and must have the dog neutered by a certain age...that's part of the contract.
Unless you are showing or working, or the dog is being bred....most pet owners do not need to leave their dogs intact. I have a feeling it's a male thing
....the owner's have no problems having the female spayed....but OMG don't touch the boys.
Gina