Is it good to neuter the Irish Terrier? Many parents will spay or neuter their dogs after they reach adulthood. Of course, some parents will object. So the editor below will tell you the advantages and disadvantages of neutering the Irish Terrier.

Different people have different opinions on whether Irish Terriers should be neutered. Some of the dog owners are pet sterilizers; some are firmly opposed to dog sterilization; of course, some are neutral, neither in favor nor against. Whether a dog needs to be sterilized or not is determined based on the situation.

Benefits of neutering the Irish Terrier:

1. It can dilute the territorial awareness of the Irish Terrier and improve its aggressiveness.

Of course, if the dog itself has a bold and stubborn temperament, or does not have enough basic exercise, or has not been trained for normal social interaction, neutering alone cannot fundamentally solve the problem

2. Can reduce the risk of being attacked by other dogs.

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

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

The unneutered Irish Terrier 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.

The prostate diseases here do not refer to prostate cancer, which is uncommon in dogs. The diseases here refer to prostatic hypertrophy, prostate cysts, prostate infections, etc. 80% of unneutered male Irish 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 Irish Terrier:

1. Neutering triples the chance of obesity in Irish Terriers.

Being overweight can 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 causeCauses 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.

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