What are the benefits of neutering a male dog and does it change behavior?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Havanese | Male | unneutered | 5 months and 9 days old
What are some good arguments for fixing our pup? I would like to convince my mum but she's still on the fence about it. Do they change behaviour a lot
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Published on November 3rd, 2016
Castration will have the following benefits: No more icky discharge from the penis or prepuce, no incentive to roam and look for females, if the dog shows some aggression, castration will usually lessen aggressive behavior. A lot of entire males are constantly upset and excited if they smell females in heat ( and the smell can travel for a mile and more), No chance of making babies. Here is more info by the ASPCA: http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/spayneuter-your-pet
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Published on May 3rd, 2020
Thank you for submitting your question. Neutering will decrease his desire to roam and look for female dogs. More importantly, it decreases his risk of certain prostate disease and eliminates the possibility of testicular cancer. The prostate will grow over time in an intact male dog. In some cases, this can cause difficulty urinating. If so, surgery can be needed on an emergency basis. I hope this information helps!
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