Similar to humans, male dogs also pass through the adolescent stage. During this period, testosterone or the sex hormone causes a male dog to exhibit unwanted behaviors. One is marking, in which a male dog sprays its urine in random or particular spots, sending the message that it is his territory. Marking causes inconvenience to pet owners, especially when a dog urinates on household items. Testosterone also increases the libido of a male dog. As such, when an adolescent dog is in heat, it looks for ways to escape the house and roams outside to search for a female dog to mate. A dog in heat is usually aggressive and may get into fights with other dogs, thereby the risk of getting injured. The solution is to have the male dog undergo neutering, a surgical de-sexing procedure, to prevent undesirable adolescent behaviors. The age for male dog neutering is six to nine months. Consult with your veterinarian St. Augustine, FL to learn about the pros and cons of neutering.
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