What steps should i take before neutering a dog?

Answer 1

Puppies can be spayed or neutered any time after eight weeks of age. Some people wait until just before the dog becomes sexually mature, sometime around six months of age, depending on the breed. Here are some things to consider when scheduling the surgery: * Hormones affect body structure. If you want your dog to be as big and manly as possible, with a build like Arnold Schwarzenegger, wait a bit to neuter. If you don't like the more exaggerated features, neuter earlier. * Females will also have a slightly more feminine appearance if spayed later. * The dog will be exactly the same functionally whether you do it early or not. * Surgery is safer when the dog is young, although smaller patients have a higher risk of problems with hypothermia and hypoglycemia when anesthetized. * Younger patients have immature immune systems, which can be a concern if postsurgery infections or other problems develop. * Don't put it off and assume you can just isolate your dog from any romantic encounters. Mistakes (open doors, broken fences) happen, and there are already too many unwanted pets in the world. more information:

http://dogtime.com/spay-neuter.html