by Heather
(Missouri, USA)
At what age should I consider getting my rotties spayed or neutered?
Hi Heather
Generally it is recommended that you have a pup spayed or neutered before they are 6 months old. Researchers and veterinarians believe that this allows for the maximum health benefits of the surgery – in terms of preventing reproductive-order diseases and conditions.
If a pup or dog is older than this, that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be ‘altered’, just that the benefits of the surgery in terms of disease prevention may be less. It’s still going to prevent pregnancy and heat cycles in females, and minimize male-hormone related behaviors such as spraying/marking, wandering, male-to-male aggression and so on in males.
We have a 5 month old male rottie who seems to be showing fear aggression. For example when being examined by a vet and when he requires grooming. The vet recommended neutering him to help with this behaviour. Anyone have any thoughts about this?
I really hope no one is taking this advice…. terrible advice! A rottweiler should not be spayed or neutered at such a young age! It is best to do so when they have fully developed. Younger than 6 months????? NUTS!