How old can a dog be neutered?

Date: 2024-01-14

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Dogs are in old age, that is, about 7-10 years old, and it is not suitable for sterilization, because at this time, the dog's physical function and resistance decline, the risk of anesthesia increases, the wound healing is slow, and the risk of surgery will be higher , the risk of postoperative infection is also increased. Dogs age at different times depending on their body size. Large dogs such as golden retrievers begin to enter old age after 7 or 8 years old. Small dogs such as Teddy, Bichon, and Pomeranian may not enter old age until they are about 10 years old. If your dog is old and suitable for sterilization, you can take it to the pet hospital for a physical examination first, and then follow the instructions of the pet doctor.

Four situations in which dogs cannot be neutered:

1. Dogs are generally not recommended to be sterilized due to old age or illness, such as liver and kidney diseases, and poor physical fitness.

2. Pregnancy should focus on raising the fetus, and sterilization is not allowed. At this time, sterilization is not only difficult, but also has a great impact on the dog's health.

3. When the dog is in estrus, due to the high blood supply of reproductive organs such as the uterus, sterilization surgery can easily cause massive bleeding.

4. If the dog has just been vaccinated, or during the period when the vaccine has not been completely vaccinated, it is not suitable for sterilization.