Should I get my dogs neutered?

[frankie]

Hi, lurker here who registered to briefly weigh in on this topic.

B&Baussies, if you are still studying at a tertiary level, you should have access to a fair number of academic journals - just do a quick search for the risks and benefits of gonadectomy in dogs. There are a fair number of good, recent reviews. I'd provide links but most of them require a subscription. A review of the evidence (non-peer reviewed but well cited) is also available here.

Veterinary medicine is based on evidence and, like human medicine, must weigh up both population and individual health. I tend to think castration of domestic animals has most benefit at a population level, but that's not to say there aren't individual benefits as well.

I hope you find the answers you're looking for.

[Bonny]

Hi, lurker here who registered to briefly weigh in on this topic.

B&Baussies, if you are still studying at a tertiary level, you should have access to a fair number of academic journals - just do a quick search for the risks and benefits of gonadectomy in dogs. There are a fair number of good, recent reviews. I'd provide links but most of them require a subscription. A review of the evidence (non-peer reviewed but well cited) is also available here.

Veterinary medicine is based on evidence and, like human medicine, must weigh up both population and individual health. I tend to think castration of domestic animals has most benefit at a population level, but that's not to say there aren't individual benefits as well.

I hope you find the answers you're looking for.

thank you frankie that is all worth while reading & very helpful.