Dr Dave MacPhail and his Gawler vet group advise castration is best for all types of dog breeds. There are immediate benefits for the dog, but there are also more advantages to the owner in terms of attaining peace of mind - as a result the whole human-animal community benefits from this.
“Desexing a male dog will restrain the sexual urge of the pet. Dogs can be quite sensitive to female dogs going through their oestrus phase and this will cause the animal to be restless because the female is far away and the male dog is confined. It is not uncommon for undesexed male dogs to try to escape and, while doing so, they may have an accident and be injured. Castrated males are said to have a lower incidence of injuries compared to undesexed males”, notes the Gawler vet.
On top to that, once the dog has been desexed he will be in better health as he grows older since the prostate gland is affected by levels of testosterone, which can generate problems in due course.
“The surgical procedure of male dog desexing will greatly diminish the risk of prostate infection and its enlargement. This will become obvious as the undesexed dog advances in age, because it will have symptoms of pain when urinating and during bowel movements. Desexing can decrease the risk of prostate disease in older dogs”, explains Gawler Vet, Dr MacPhail.
Besides reaping the benefits of better health for the dog, castration also provides other advantages. It is typical that an undesexed male dog urinates often in order to mark their territory. It is true that desexed male dogs have been observed to perform this activity too, but not as often as the dogs that have not been desexed. Due to castration, the owner has a pet that is behaviourally controlled, thus improving the human-animal attachment because there are no problems that arise from urinating behaviour making the house smelly.
“Male dogs and their owners can dwell together in a more agreeable manner once the dog is castrated with our local Gawler vet team. Castration lowers the prevalence of aggressive and disruptive dog behaviour because it is inevitable that undesexed male dogs will always be leaving traces of their urine and becoming aggressive during mating season. These are behavioural struggles that can be warded off by controlling the production of male hormones. Yet, this can take time (up to 6 months)”, further adds local Gawler vet Dr MacPhail.
The community as a whole also gains when dogs are desexed. Fewer dogs can produce unwanted offspring and the RSPCA and the dog pound will have to house less stray or unwanted animals. Desexed male and female dogs cannot breed anymore, therefore eliminating chance pregnancies. Moreover, inter-dog aggression can be reduced and pet owners will not be getting harmed in the process of shielding their pet from an aggressor. The neighbourhood becomes a nicer place, which then promotes a better human-animal bond.
For additional details on the dog castration procedure, chat with your local Gawler vet at Gawler South Small Animal Hospital. Call 1800 448 276 or visit www.gawlersouthvets.com.au.
“Desexing a male dog will restrain the sexual urge of the pet. Dogs can be quite sensitive to female dogs going through their oestrus phase and this will cause the animal to be restless because the female is far away and the male dog is confined. It is not uncommon for undesexed male dogs to try to escape and, while doing so, they may have an accident and be injured. Castrated males are said to have a lower incidence of injuries compared to undesexed males”, notes the Gawler vet.
On top to that, once the dog has been desexed he will be in better health as he grows older since the prostate gland is affected by levels of testosterone, which can generate problems in due course.
“The surgical procedure of male dog desexing will greatly diminish the risk of prostate infection and its enlargement. This will become obvious as the undesexed dog advances in age, because it will have symptoms of pain when urinating and during bowel movements. Desexing can decrease the risk of prostate disease in older dogs”, explains Gawler Vet, Dr MacPhail.
Besides reaping the benefits of better health for the dog, castration also provides other advantages. It is typical that an undesexed male dog urinates often in order to mark their territory. It is true that desexed male dogs have been observed to perform this activity too, but not as often as the dogs that have not been desexed. Due to castration, the owner has a pet that is behaviourally controlled, thus improving the human-animal attachment because there are no problems that arise from urinating behaviour making the house smelly.
“Male dogs and their owners can dwell together in a more agreeable manner once the dog is castrated with our local Gawler vet team. Castration lowers the prevalence of aggressive and disruptive dog behaviour because it is inevitable that undesexed male dogs will always be leaving traces of their urine and becoming aggressive during mating season. These are behavioural struggles that can be warded off by controlling the production of male hormones. Yet, this can take time (up to 6 months)”, further adds local Gawler vet Dr MacPhail.
The community as a whole also gains when dogs are desexed. Fewer dogs can produce unwanted offspring and the RSPCA and the dog pound will have to house less stray or unwanted animals. Desexed male and female dogs cannot breed anymore, therefore eliminating chance pregnancies. Moreover, inter-dog aggression can be reduced and pet owners will not be getting harmed in the process of shielding their pet from an aggressor. The neighbourhood becomes a nicer place, which then promotes a better human-animal bond.
For additional details on the dog castration procedure, chat with your local Gawler vet at Gawler South Small Animal Hospital. Call 1800 448 276 or visit www.gawlersouthvets.com.au.
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