Disadvantages of neutering female dogs

1. If done before 1 year old, it will significantly increase the risk of osteosarcoma (bone cancer).
2. Increases the risk of splenic angiosarcoma by 2.2 times; increases the risk of cardiac angiosarcoma by 5 times, a common cancer and the leading cause of death in some breeds.
3. The risk of hypothyroidism is tripled.
4. The chance of obesity increases by 1.6-2 times, which is a common health problem for many dogs.
5. Causes 4-20% of female dogs to suffer from urinary incontinence after sterilization.
6. Increases the risk of persistent or recurrent urinary tract infections by 3-4 times.
7. Increase the risk of external vaginal dermatitis, depression, and vaginitis in female dogs, especially for female dogs that have been neutered before the estrus period.
8. Increase the risk of urinary tract tumors.
9. Increase the risk of orthopedic diseases.
10. Increase the risk of adverse reactions to vaccinations.

Disadvantages of neutering male dogs

1. If done before 1 year old, it will significantly increase the risk of osteosarcoma (bone cancer), which is a common malignant cancer in medium and large dogs. There is no effective cure.
2. Increase the chance of developing cardiac angiosarcoma (1.6 times).
3. The chance of hypothyroidism is tripled.
4. Increase the chance of cognitive dysfunction in the elderly (Alzheimer’s disease).
5. The risk of obesity triples.
6. Increase the chance of prostate cancer.
7. Increase the risk of orthopedic diseases.
8. Increase the risk of adverse reactions to vaccination.

Benefits of dog neutering

Although dog neutering has certain disadvantages, it also brings benefits. Spaying and neutering your dog will reduce the chance of diseases of the reproductive organs, such as pyometra, breast tumors, ovarian cysts, prostate enlargement, testicular cancer and other diseases. After neutering, the dog's temper will become gentler and his behavior such as biting people and destroying furniture will be reduced. Dogs are also easier to control and train.