getting dog fixed

[Kagome100]

How old does a pup need to be to be fixed? My boy friends mom got a new pup thats 12 weeks old now, hes a beagle/terrier/docson mix or something like that. How old does he need to be before he can be fixed.

 

[Boemy]

They can be fixed at that age or at any age thereafter. Some people like to wait until six months or even a year because they think there's a risk of stunting the dog's growth, but personally I am all for pediatric neuter because young puppies recover so much faster than older dogs (especially neuter. Spaying is more invasive, so there's a longer recovery time no matter what age.)

 

[Kagome100]

ok cool, well hes a male for sure lol just did not know if it was ok to get him fixed now or not. thanks for your answer.

 

[Pam111]

Some old school vets will still tell you to wait until an animal is 6 months, but many will neuter or spay as long as the animal is 2 pounds. My Pug was done at 14 weeks, and my gray kitten was neutered at 10 weeks.

 

[bubbatd]

I personally like to wait .

 

[lizzybeth727]

How old does a pup need to be to be fixed?

Depends on how badly he's broken.

 

[IcyHound]

Early alter doesn't stunt growth it slows the closing of the growth plates and leaves many dogs a bit lanky and awkward. Also, many larger dogs fail to muscle up.

 

[noodlerubyallie]

LMAO LIzzy!

I think it's ok at an early age...one of our cats was done at 6 weeks, while the Lab was done at 7-8 months. I think it depends on your vet.

 

[lakotasong]

Puppies can be spayed as early as 6-8 weeks. There are many benefits to early spay/neuter. Kudos for putting the welfare of your dog first!