What are the health and behavior risks of an unneutered male dog?

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What are the negatives of an uneutered male dog ?? Thanks for your help

Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH · Accepted Answer

Hi and thanks for your question. There are lots of negatives to having an intact male dog. Intact male dogs can develop prostatic problems as well as testicular cancers that can have serious health consequences to them and may shorter the life of the dog. Aside from marking behaviors and other undesirable behavior (mounting, etc), , the risk of cancers and prostatic issues later in life are primary concerns. I hope this helps!

What are the health and behavior risks of an unneutered male dog?

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