Irresponsible Pet shop

[abbby]

@NYY1 I've always wondered this too...vets always recommending to spay, but I've never spayed my dogs. Sometimes I wonder is it just to make more money?

[Lisafuller]

When we got our puppy we were told it was best to neuter before two years of age as that is when problems begin to emerge. He is a male dog so the loss of libido was much appreciated.

I think one to two years of age (roughly speaking) is the recommended window. Some issues can arise if the procedure is done before the dog has finished growing (for example, a female will almost certainly need to go through at least one heat cycle).

I think what is unknown is how the absence of these organs/hormones affects the dog going forward (many pets will still live happy lives and whatnot). My feeling is that the procedures are recommended as much for population control and behaviour as they are for health reasons.

The procedure is also easier for a male dog; two swings of the knife plus a band-aid, and after a day or two he's back in business. For females, it's a bit more intensive. On the other hand, you have the ongoing heat cycle and risk of pregnancy.

Like many things, there are tradeoffs, and I'm not sure which route is best.

Population control is definitely a concern. I also think it depends on where you've gotten your pet. Those adopted from SPCA and like organizations come spayed. Those purchased from pet shops don't as they tend to be younger, giving owners the option to choose for themselves.

[Lisafuller]

@NYY1 I've always wondered this too...vets always recommending to spay, but I've never spayed my dogs. Sometimes I wonder is it just to make more money?

Doubt it. Though it's interesting that you say you've never spayed your dogs, pretty much every dog I've come across in Singapore has been spayed (only speaking for male dogs as you can't really tell with females).

[Addadude]

You don't have to have them spayed? Other than for contractual reasons I believe there's also a health component (many health conditions originate from the keeping of the reproductive organs) in addition to behavioral issues that often arise (aggressiveness in males, for example).

I think this also applies to certain people, many of them politicians.

[Lisafuller]

Unfortunately inclined to agree with you...

[malcontent]

Unfortunately inclined to agree with you...

Let me guess… Kamala Harris?

[Lisafuller]

Unfortunately inclined to agree with you...

Let me guess… Kamala Harris?

Mal...

[Strong Eagle]

Unfortunately inclined to agree with you...

Let me guess… Kamala Harris?

No... definitely neutering services, starting at the neck for the other party's so called "candidate", the Manchurian candidate.