Is neutering my puppy a good idea? What are the pros and cons?

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what are the pros and cons of neutering a puppy? Pet's info: Dog | Maltese | Male | unneutered | 6 months and 17 days old | 7 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

All dogs who are not breeding animals are recommended to be neutered. Neutering dogs will help eliminate many behavioral problems such as aggression, dominance and roaming behavior (however it is important to keep in mind all pets are individuals and may vary in personality). Neutering also eliminates testicular infections/cancers and decreases the risk of perianal hernias and cancers as well. https://www.petcoach.co/article/benefits-of-neutering-castrating-male-dogs-puppies/ There are not really any cons of neutering. Some pets may be more prone to weight gain but this is easily controlled with diet. https://www.petcoach.co/article/myths-about-spaying-neutering-dogs/ I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Is neutering my puppy a good idea? What are the pros and cons?

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