what age should you castrate a dog
Veterinarians recommend castration between the ages of 12 weeks and 9 months, there are some things to consider, especially if you have a large breed dog. A 1998 study in Veterinary Journal shows an increased risk for osteosarcoma when a dog is castrated before reaching 1 year old.esticular cancer, which can be life-threatening, is common in male dogs. The removal of the testes eliminates this cancer risk. Castration reduces the risk of benign hyperplasia, or enlarged prostate, as well as prostatitis, inflammation of the prostate.
To see how dogs of various sizes and breeds relate to human age, see this dog age calculator page. As a general rule of thumb, a dog who is 7 years or older should be considered middle to senior aged, and a consultation with your vet is in order to determine the best health care maintenance program for your dog as s/he ages.