Do not miss the age of dogs being sterilized

Pet 7:58am, 13 July 2025 57

Many people ask, no matter whether it is male or female dog, when is the best time to undergo sterilization surgery? This has always been a lot of different opinions, and there are different reports abroad. Domestic veterinary medical coaches also have different schedules identified by them.

1. Female dogs recommend that they do it after the first estrus. Generally speaking, it is best for female dogs to do it after the first estrus. Because the female dog has gone through estrus once, the pituitary gland, ovary and the entire hormone cycle passes once. At this time, the female dog's sexual orientation is stable, and its personality and development are at its most complete level, which is the best time to undergo sterilization surgery.

2. It is best for male dogs to undergo

after 8 months. As for male dogs, they can be determined according to their owner's wishes: Generally, after male dogs mature, they will have the concept of occupying territory. Many dog owners do not like dogs to raise their legs and pee everywhere at home, so they choose to sterilize male dogs when they are 6 months old, so that they will never learn to raise their legs and pee for the rest of their lives. But because it has not gone through the stage of sexual maturity, it may not be good for the development of the body.

Therefore, most animal doctors recommend that boys undergo sterilization surgery after 9-10 months. Although they can raise their legs at this time, their androgens have begun to develop, which is better for the health of the dog.

Generally speaking, as for the age of sterilization, doctors say that in theory any age can do it. However, considering that the operation requires general anesthesia, there are certain risks. Older dogs who are too old must do it. Young dogs abroad recommend sterilization from April to June. However, some doctors can perform the surgery after 8 months, considering the growth and development of male dogs.