The Dog Clinic » female http://www.thedogclinic.com Sat, 08 Aug 2009 19:50:44 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.5 The Advantages Of Neutering Your Dog http://www.thedogclinic.com/the-advantages-of-neutering-your-dog http://www.thedogclinic.com/the-advantages-of-neutering-your-dog#comments Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:50:52 +0000 Richard Cross http://www.thedogclinic.com/?p=297 In the most formal sense of the word neutering is the surgical procedure where the animals reproductive organs are removed. In most cases this refers to the male dogs testicles, but it can also include female dogs ovaries and uterus (usually called spaying). Neutering has become such a routine procedure that most pets get sent home from the vets on the same day.

Here are some of the advantages of neutering your dog:

  • Neutered male dogs have less of an urge to mark their territory. They will usually do this by urinating, so this is especially important for house dogs.
  • Neutered males are also less likely to fight over female dogs
  • In general, dogs that have been neutered live healthier lives including a reduced risk of breast and prostate cancer.
  • Neutering female dogs prevents spotting of blood
  • The dog is less likely to try and “mount” other animals or people
    Dogs that have been neutered are less likely to roam

It is a common belief that neutered animals become lazy and gain weight. This may happen as your dog gets older but not because of neutering. Whether your dog is neutered or not you still need to make sure it gets the right amount of exercise and eats a healthy diet.

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There are four main stages of the cycle, but in this article we’ll be concentrating on the most fertile period – the Estrus. In this part of the reproductive cycle the ovaries start releasing eggs which can then be fertilized.

Symptoms Of Heat In Canines – The Estrus

1.    A discharge of a lightish pink colour. Before this stage there may have been a red blood discharge, but usually in the Estrus it lightens.
2.    The dog will probably start flirting with male dogs! When not ready for reproduction, female dogs usually keep their tail down to warn off males, but in the Estrus stage you’ll probably find your dog keeping its tail high in the air. This is one of the easiest symptoms of heat in canines to spot. And be assured, if you can spot it then so can the male dogs!
3.    The female may try to get male dogs to mount her by turning away from the dog with tail held high.

This is just one of the stages of heat in canines but is one you’ll definitely want to look out for to help you manage your dogs reproductive cycle.

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