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What's the ideal age and weight for neutering my dog or puppy?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 3 months and 21 days old

At what age should Pocholo be neutered?And is there a desirable weight for the procedure?

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Answered By Sarah Smith, Bsc (Hons) BVM&S MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on December 31st, 2016

I personally recommend neutering around 5-6 months of age depending on the breed of the dog, there is no real weight requirement and obviously it varies patient to patient. I would expect for any patient to be in good body condition (for example a score of 4 or 5 out of 9) and to be in good general health. Your veterinarian will be able to perform a preneuter check and discuss Pocholos individual case and the procedure prior to booking any surgery.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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    Great questions! Pocholo can be neutered now if he is at least two pounds (1kg) in weight. In my opinion, it is best done before he reaches sexual maturity, and I would have him neutered before he reaches six months of age.

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