Castration of dogs

Since you are reading this article, it means that before you became the issue of castration of your dog. Let's try to understand the pros and cons and understand whether this operation is necessary for your pet.

Castration of dogs is becoming more popular today. In many countries, a dog that is not used in breeding is castrated. And not only is castration of males widespread, but also bitches. However, some animal lovers are very aggressive towards such interventions in nature.

So, what is the castration of dogs? "Pros and cons".

If you have a bitch, then in periods of heat you face problems inevitable and unpleasant. Every male in the neighborhood reacts to your beauty and does not give you a pass (and well, if one). And sometimes at your house can gather whole flocks of thirsting males and wait for your exit for days. And the walk, which was supposed to be pleasant for you and your dog, turns into dangerous and intense maneuvers. The fact that the bitch leaves traces throughout the apartment, you can not even speak ...

During the estrus the bitch becomes disobedient, tries to escape and realize the instincts. She can slip out of the collar, jump out of the car window. Examples of mass. But it's terrible that a dog that grew up in warmth and comfort, it is difficult to adapt to street life. She may well get under the car, or fall prey to some kind of fishers. And even if you quickly find your bitch, it is very likely that in a couple of months there will be puppies. Kill puppies is inhumane, and for cultivation will require large financial and time costs. Care will be added. And it's good, if you can attach a nice pair of priests ...

Castration of dogs (we are talking about bitches) is aimed at denying the ability to continue the genus. An operation is performed under general anesthesia. A week later (sometimes a little more), stitches are removed and the dog can lead a habitual way of life.

The dog does not feel uncomfortable due to the fact that she does not have heat and she is deprived of motherhood. In addition, it is protected from inflammation of the mammary glands and reproductive organs, which often happens after childbirth or the so-called "spoon" (imaginary pregnancy).

Castration of dogs is sometimes chosen by the owners of dogs. For this, there should be medical indications (various kinds of diseases: prostatitis, testicular tumor , etc.), or behavioral (sexual hyperactivity, uncontrollability, aggression). It is believed that the castrated male significantly reduces the overall aggression, especially aggression against other males. Improves the manageability of the male. Castration of dogs is used in cases when it is necessary to have exclusive dog obedience (for example, for guides, on which the life and safety of the owner depends). Often castrated dogs that are used in the search work. However, given that castration of dogs, as a rule, reduces aggression, the dogs used in the guard do not perform the operation.

The operation is much easier and faster than the bitches. Even the sutures are applied only to large dogs.

Castrated dogs (and bitches, and males) become more calm, obedient, stronger attached to the owner. And they live (according to veterinarians) longer.

Now it's time to make a reservation: not all dogs change. Usually this happens in half the cases. In addition, do not expect from a castrated dog of obedience, if prior to castration, she had no idea what it is. Therefore, try first to train and try to correct the behavior under the guidance of experienced dog handlers. Believe me, in this case, there will be much more chances to achieve behavioral changes for the better.

Bear in mind also the fact that such an operation will not make the dog more tolerant and neat with respect to the child.

If you still choose in favor of castration, do not perform an operation at home. Any operation should be carried out at the clinic, under appropriate conditions.