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In reply to the discussion: Pitbulls Used to Be Considered the Perfect "Nanny Dogs" for Children -- [View all]Honeycombe8
(37,648 posts)and pop out the ball intact...the little sacks are left. At least with my little fella.
It's for their own good, since we live in the city, and the dogs must be around people. It helps the male have less tendency to run off, looking for a female, or just run off (testosterone), and be less aggressive. It also helps the world by ensuring there aren't more unwanted dogs born.
I also have a female. Less reason to have a female fixed. But I think it's the responsible thing to do, to ensure no unwanted puppies are born. Both of mine are rescues, thrown away, after having been born from dogs whose owners didn't fix their dogs. Besides, fixed dogs are healthier dogs.
No, they can't give their consent. They also can't choose their food or their vet or their schedule. They are totally dependent on me to make the best decisions I can for their lives and their health.