When to Neuter or Spay Your Dog

The research performed shows that the reproductive organs, known as gonads, produce hormones in both males and females that set up the foundation of prevention for the major diseases found in large-breed dogs. The removal of hormone-producing organs during the first year of a dog's life leaves the animal vulnerable to the delayed closure of long-bone growth plates.

"Spaying" is only done on female dogs. The uterus and ovaries of a female dog are removed during this treatment via a tiny abdominal incision. While spaying can be a little confusing for your pet, it's a procedure best left to experienced veterinarians, so don't worry. To keep them safe and pain-free, they are given anesthetics and painkillers.

The majority of veterinarians advise spaying bulldogs prior to their first heat cycle. This entails spaying most tiny dogs at the age of five to six months.

Each dog can be a little different, of course. So, it is recommended that you have a conversation with your veterinarian first about what is best for your dog.

For male dogs, "neutering" takes place. It is the area where the testes of a male dog are surgically removed by a veterinarian. Like spaying, neutering should only be carried out by licensed vets. To ensure your dog's comfort, anesthetic and painkillers will be administered.

Unlike their female counterparts, male canines do not enter heat. As such, you can put off neutering them for a little while longer. However, the majority of specialists advise neutering small-breed dogs between the ages of six and 10 months. Bulldogs and other muscular dogs might even have to wait up to a year.