Is an 8-year-old dog too old for neutering surgery and recovery?

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Is my dog too old to be neutered? He's 8. Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund | Male | neutered | 8 years and 3 months old | 18 lbs

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

Not at all. As long as he is a good candidate for anesthesia he is not too old to be neutered. Older dogs are more likely to develop prostatic disease and other medical problems are avoided by neutering.

Is an 8-year-old dog too old for neutering surgery and recovery?

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