Mycavyangels
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Buddy has started to mark everywhere in the house
(Mostly in my room:-|)
we think he might need to be spayed:neutral:
(Mostly in my room:-|)
we think he might need to be spayed:neutral:
Well, he'd be neutered, not spayed, or he'd be very surprised!
You can talk to your vet about steps to take. I'm sure you don't want dog wee in your room! He must be getting to be a real boy now if he has started marking... :lol:
How long has he been doing this? If you catch him in the act and tell him no, you can stop this. Dylan only did it for a week.
With Dylan is was a passing thing, I hated it though.
Why Neuter Your Male Dog?
By Wendy Brooks, DVM
WHAT ARE THE HEALTH BENEFITS TO THE DOG?
There are several health benefits to neutering. One of the most important concerns the prostate gland, which under the influence of testosterone will gradually enlarge over the course of the dog's life. In age, it is likely to become uncomfortable, possibly being large enough to interfere w/defecation. The prostate under the influence of testosterone is also predisposed to infection which is almost impossible to clear up without neutering. Neutering causes the prostate to shrink into insignificance thus preventing both prostatitis as well as the uncomfortable benign hyperplasia (enlargement) that occurs with aging. It is often erroneously held that neutering prevents prostate cancer but this is not true.
Other health benefits of neutering include the prevention of certain types of hernias and tumors of the testicles and anus. Excessive preputial discharge is also reduced by neutering.
WHAT BEHAVIORAL CHANGES CAN BE EXPECTED AFTER NEUTER?
The only behavior changes that are observed after neutering relate to behaviors influenced by male hormones. Playfulness, friendliness, and socialization with humans are not changed. The behaviors that change are far less desirable. The interest in roaming is eliminated in 90 percent of neutered dogs. Aggressive behavior against other male dogs is eliminated in 60 percent of neutered dogs. Urine marking is eliminated in 50 percent of neutered male dogs. Inappropriate mounting is eliminated in 70 percent of neutered dogs.