New Study of effects of spay/neuter - Page 3

A study was done on Rottweilers which showed a 1 in 4 chance of developing bone cancer if spayed or neutered prior to one year. And There also appears to be an increase in  behaviour disorders in animals that are Neutered 6 months or younger. Lots of studies out there. I believe the Mayo clinic did one.

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Thanks for all the input.
A lot of great information.
Definitely something to think about and will make me reconsider the spay/neuter debate.

Thanks everyone!
 

I read the study some time ago and it and others bear repeating, thanks Joan for posting and i also agree with seeing who signs the researcher's paychecks.Here in the US it seems most veterinarians have figured out the best chance they have on selling a spay or neuter is when they are puppies. I believe veterinarians have weighed the pros and cons and have determined the potential health risks they are putting larger breeds through especially is worth the benefits. And I personally believe cancer is not as big a concern to them as irresponsible breeding is, they are infected with Bob Barker syndrome. Countless times I have heard puppy owners explain their vet told them they had to get their puppy spayed or neutered or they will get cancer, I have never heard them say their vet gave them any of the cons. Vets will not give them an option or reason not to go through surgery, and they will make them feel as if they are bad owners. I am glad European vets seem more rational on this issue, maybe they are more confident of their client's competence. I personally believe canines need hormones for development and would not spay until at least after the first heat cycle for females  or neuter a male until after they are two years old if ever. I do believe you should spay a non breeding bitch but my concern would be more for pyometria than it would be for cancer, but the cancer chances should not be overlooked either.

I've always spayed/neutered any animal not intended for breeding; species regardless. I've never had any problems with it affecting my dogs' temperaments, longevity, or overall health.

Quite conversely, I've dealt with health complications from intact animals: having seen cases of both open and closed pyo, mammary tumors, etc. 

I am not a fan of very young spay/neuters. I think males should be at least 2yrs old when neutered. If I have a dog I've acquired or held back with the intent of using it in my program, and s/he turns out not to be suitable for breeding, I will have it altered before finding a new home. 

In my opinion, so many people can't even seem to handle their own reproductive abilities responsibly; much less be trusted to manage that of their pet. If an animal oughtn't be bred, then it doesn't need to remain intact. *shrug*

Can you post a link or a source?

Can you submit a link to where you found this information?

Jc, This is what the study is saying....no pediatric spay/neuter.

Joanro, I saw that. Which I agree with. However some people interpret it to say "no spay or neuter," and state their intentions to leave their dogs (breeding or not) intact because it may cause potential problems. I'm quite pro spay/neuter, because in my experience it prevents more problems than it causes.

Personally, I like to leave the male intact, breed of not, spay bitches after first heat to prevent sequestering.