When should I neuter my 5 month old Coton?

by JJ
(Australia)

He's five and a half months old right now and I was told to have him neutered at six months, but the vet who gave him the vaccinations said 6-8 months, so I'm wondering when would be the right time to neuter him? He's a sweet boy but a bit bitey at times although improving and suffers from separation anxiety when I'm gone which is only a couple of times per week at most, for 1-3 hours each time. I don't want the neutering to give him joint problems later on if it's done too early.

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Apr 17, 2024
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Neuter or Not NEW
by: Anonymous

Here is an article worth reading about neutering etc. It definitely says to avoid neutering to soon. I am waiting until the dog is at least 1.5 years old and then may opt for a vasecotomy if I do anything at all. The breeder wanted neutering done at 7 months, which is too early.
From the article "But current research on neutering shows that the issue is not so simple. There are a number of risks associated with neutering male dogs that pet owners are not being told about."
The site is called yourpurebreduppy.com/Health/Articles....
There are many potential risks of neutering and a few for not neutering.
"IF DONE AT THE WRONG AGE, neutering increases the risk of hip dysplasia, torn ligaments, and bone cancer" so the article mentions.

Nov 29, 2023
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The world needs more Cotons NEW
by: Anonymous

Hello - I feel our Cotons should not be neutered even when our contracts require us to do so. The Coton is a wonderful Canine and we need more not fewer Cotons.

I would wait at least one year before considering neutering.

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