Advantages of neutering the Kerry Blue Terrier

1. It can dilute the territorial awareness of the Kerry Blue Terrier and improve its aggression.

If the dog itself has a bold and stubborn temperament, or the basic amount of exercise has not been satisfied, or has not been trained for normal social interaction, neutering alone cannot fundamentally solve the problem

2. It can be reduced Risk of attack by other dogs.

Even if your Kerry Blue Terrier is naturally docile and good-tempered, unneutered dogs are more likely to be targeted by other dogs.

3. Can help divert the dog’s attention to the owner.

Unneutered Kelly Blue Terriers will always spend a lot of energy paying attention to other dogs, either looking for a "wife" or a rival. Neutering and proper training can greatly improve this, allowing the dog to focus more on its owner, and its obedience will naturally improve.

4. Sterilization can reduce the risk of prostate disease.

Prostate disease does not refer to prostate cancer, which is uncommon in dogs. Diseases here refer to prostatic hypertrophy, prostate cysts, prostate infections, etc. 80% of unneutered male Kerry Blue Terrier dogs over five years old will develop prostate enlargement. Some dogs may have difficulty urinating or defecating as a result.

Disadvantages of neutering the Kerry Blue Terrier

1. Neutering triples the chance of Kerry Blue Terrier becoming obese.

Being overweight can easily lead to arthritis, heart disease, pancreatitis, and diabetes. This is because neutered dogs undergo changes in their hormonal metabolism and therefore no longer need as much food. Owners should pay attention to the changes in the dog's body when feeding, reduce the amount appropriately, and ensure adequate exercise, so that the dog will not become obese.

2. Sterilization increases the risk of hemangioma.

Hemangioma usually occurs in the heart and spleen. Neutered dogs are twice as likely to develop splenic hemangioma and four times more likely to develop cardiac hemangioma than non-neutered dogs.

3. Sterilization triples the chance of developing hypothyroidism.

Hypothyroidism can cause obesity, lethargy, and hair loss, but these symptoms can be controlled with daily thyroid medication.

4. Sterilization increases the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

Apparently reproductive hormones also protect the brain to a certain extent.

5. Sterilization surgery has risks.

20% of sterilization surgeries are accompanied by at least one complication, such as adverse anesthesia reactions, internal bleeding, inflammation or infection, abscesses, incomplete sutures, etc. Fortunately, most complications are not serious, less than 5% are life-threatening, but the mortality rate is very low, less than 1%.