At what age to neuter puppy?

[tazcat70]

We have 2 male pups that are between 10 and 12 weeks old. I am not exactly sure on the age.

At what age did you get your puppy neutered.

Thanks,

 

[redhen]

Vet told me 6 months..

 

[muddyhorse]

16 weeks, however if the testicles are present you could do it now

 

[lovin my birds]

Most vets will tell you they wont do it till they are 6 months old.

 

[tazcat70]

I just checked, to my daughter's disgust, and they are present and accounted for.

 

[bagendhens]

usually vets that work with shelters will do whats called a "pediatric" spay/neuter at anything from 8 weeks on.
however its generally reccomended 6-8 months for most breeds and later if dealing with giant breeds (like danes) in order to make sure they grow correctly. most breeds are done growing in the 6-8 month range so its safe, but giant breeds take longer to mature.

some vets have an "age" restriction...
other vets have a weight restriction
and others have no restrictions.

for the average pet home/owner i usually suggest the 6-8 month mark

 

[arabianequine]

It is the meds that they use to put them to under that my vet says they need to wait till 6 months for.

 

[oldchickenlady]

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[tazcat70]

Ok, I will make the appointment as close to 6 mos as I can. I figure they are going to be medium sized dogs and so they should be almost grown by then. But if I see any leg hiking, well I may have to take em in a little early.

 

[teach1rusl]

It's really a personal decision, and up to your vet. As others have said, some won't neuter until 6 months of age, while others will neuter as early as 3-4 months. I've generally had my pets altered around the 6 month mark, except for my rescue animals, some of which were done much earlier, before they came to me. The longest I've waited is 8 mos. for my great dane.