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Should I neuter my senior dog? What are the risks and benefits?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 9 years and 4 months old | 23 lbs

What are the benefits and dangers of castrating a senior dog?

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on December 21st, 2019

This depends entirely on the patient. Castration in older dogs is often recommended to manage hormonal dependent conditions, certain prostate issues or to remove testicular tumours. Risks include mostky surgical and anaesthetic risks in an older dog

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