The hospital generally recommends that dogs be neutered before the first estrus, small dogs are about 6-8 months old, and large dogs grow relatively slowly , it is recommended that it is more suitable for about 1 year old. But if the dog has passed the optimal age, the earlier the better, because the older the age, the higher the risk of anesthesia.
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Benefits of early sterilization:
Studies have shown that early sterilization is effective in reducing maternal Dogs suffer from mammary tumors and pyometra, and male dogs suffer from prostate disease.
Dogs are in good physical condition during their youth and can help with recovery after surgery.
Senior pets are more prone to cardiovascular problems such as bradycardia, arrhythmia, and cardiopulmonary arrest during anesthesia. Early sterilization can reduce the risk of anesthesia.
Surgery should be avoided in bitches during estrus, because uterine fragility, blood vessels, and thickening increase during estrus, and sterilization will increase Risk of surgical bleeding.
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