When is a Labrador neutered? Traditionally, the best age for neutering is between 6 months and 9 months of age. However, the optimal age varies from individual to individual, but in any case, do not wait until you are too old to spay or neuter.

If nothing goes wrong during the procedure and post-operative care, the main risk of spaying and neutering comes from the anesthesia. There are risks associated with anesthesia, regardless of the type of Labrador, and some Labradors may not wake up because they cannot tolerate the anesthetic. Usually, however, such cases are rare.

Neutering can reduce behavioral problems caused by sex hormones, such as aggressive behavior in male dogs when a female in heat is present. It is important for male dogs to reduce this behavioral problem because unneutered males will draw the boundaries with their urine and will act aggressively toward animals that invade the boundaries.

Some studies have proven that spayed and neutered pets live longer than unspayed ones. However, this may be due to the fact that owners who are willing to spay or neuter their pets take better care of their Labrador, or that spayed or neutered pets are less aggressive and therefore less dangerous. But because many of the more malignant diseases can be controlled, the effect on the Labrador’s life expectancy is mostly positive.