Can animals get testicular cancer

Can animals get testicular cancer

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Yes, animals can get testicular cancer and neutering eliminates the risk of them getting testicular cancer.

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Do we think that animals are affected by the removal of their uterus/ovaries/testicals?

Q: When I asked this question earlier, the “best answer” was that the surgery is “quick” and “not life altering”. Do we, as a society, feel that only humans react from having a forced hysterectomy/castration? So, is this person stating that animals do not care, feel pain, or feel a difference after these organs are removed in, as the answerer stated, “90 seconds” As far as the preventative nature of these surgaries, yes, without testicles, one cannot get testicular cancer. However, recently, vets and researchers have found that removal of these important organs and their accompanying hormones raises risks for other types of cancer.A woman with uterine/ovarian cancer, after having a hysterectomy, must be assisted by doctors and therapists. A man whose testicles are removed, well… You can imagine how his life is drastically altered. So, are we, as animal lovers, stating that our companions do not deal with these emotions/changes/pain? *Not questioning need for population control!I truly appreciate the insightful, respectful answers! I wanted to add, however, that I have witnessed many “emotions” from my female pit bull. Saddness upon my leaving, joy upon my return or when I offer her a nice juicy steak. Jealousy when I give affection to my two altered male cats (rescues). I have witnessed mothers grieving over still born pups, and mothers frantically looking for the stillborn pup after it is removed from the whelping box. I have witnessed animals going into DEEP mourning after the loss of another household pet, and I have witnessed EXTREME JOY when my Stella (unaltered female pit) is reunited with her sisters for “play dates” defined by an enthusiasm not shown when visiting other dogs. I don’t think dogs possess the Ego that we find in men (lack of balls make me less of a man), but I question whether or not the sudden lack of Normal, God-given hormones is healthy. Humans generally believe we are the only creatures with emotions. I have witnessed many emotions!As far as the enjoyment of sex, studies have proven that Stallions “think” about sex when no where near the breeding shed, including having erections! Female cats also show signs of enjoying the deed, as do male and female dogs. Mares have clitorises! I don’t think we can any longer say that we are the only creatures who enjoy it.Very interesting points!

A: People are programmed to feel pain a dog can handle it better than a person. If you had no idea what was going on you would not know your organs were removed. The Dr tells you you are the emotional one. Not the animals. We have created them to be more like our human children. We give them emotional and psychological problems to deal with. Instead of realizing they are animals. They dopn’t care if we euthanize their litter mates we do as humans. They have not concept of over population (okay maybe at my house) Here is a picture by picture step of a neuter. Someone that does this 20xs a day can do it without you even seeing these steps. http://www.goodsearch.com/Image.aspx?imgurl=http://www.thepetcenter.com/sur/d_neut_1.jpg&thurl=http://sp1.mm-a8.yimg.com/image/4126096641&rurl=http://www.thepetcenter.com/sur/dneut.html&tt=151&no=1&name=d_neut_1.jpg&w=213&h=136&size=10.2&type=jpeg

My 6 yr old male cat has never left the house, he’s purely an indoor cat, doesn’t spray. Why neuter him?

Q: I feel that everyone’s post out there is to prevent cats from reproducing. My cat doesn’t even like the outdoors much (we have to put him out in the garden and he likes to run back indoors), and has always been indoors. I’ve stopped giving him flea drops etc. I think vets don’t understand me properly (maybe to them it’s a business and they try to sell things, I mean I’m not going to take malleria tablets unless I travel, right?). Is there anyone out there who agrees? I want my cat to have a natural unaltered life because I believe it’s not my decision to change something of his or deprive him in any way. In the wild, I know big cats or wild cats etc don’t require this type of attention, it’s the decision humans have imposed to control the number of cats. But as someone’s already said, cats don’t need to be put down, they can be re-homed. And I also see the points raised by others about how cat shelters cannot cope with growing numbers. I feed terrible to hear things about cats being put down.He’s receiving his regular vaccinations, money’s not an issue, his behaviour around the house has always been playful, he shows aggression against one his toys but that’s the instinct of a cat. I’ve never seen him attack me or my family, he’s loved by all of us so much, and I can’t see how I should follow the general opinion of all cat lovers to neuter the little man… I do however hope that you can give me something to base my decision on.I want some guidance, even from those who are PRO-Neuter supporters, that if I let him continue to grow old, he doesn’t spray, he’s figured out that the whole home (he does scratch around) is his entire territory, then what risks do I have to bear, that there is a chance of the following two diseases that could naturally get any of us or any living thing naturally:1) Prostate cancer2) Testicular cancerI hope I’ve given a clear enough picture of my concern, and before I decide, I just want people’s recommendations. It’s not easy for me to decide because I’m an animal lover, against any cruelty towards animals and would be grateful to read each and everyone’s thoughts before deciding on a way forward.You see I might already sound ANTI-Neutering, but unless someone can really justify the need for this procedure, I think I can say he’ll get on fine? Please please please correct me if i’m wrong in any way. Many thanks in advance.Neilz

A: personally it is up to you. If your cat is an indoor car and he never goes outside then there is no problem.

My dog is getting neutered soon. How safe is such an operation? My Vet says it’s major surgery and I know that?

Q: some animals can bleed to death, some get serious infections that can lead to death, and some don’t wake up after anesthesia because it makes their heart stop and it can’t successfully be restarted. So I’m wondering, considering the risks versus the benefits, should I go through with it? The Vet says the risk of a dog getting testicular cancer if it’s not neutered is less than 1 %. This is all so scary and I am rethinking this whole neuter spay thing.

A: If you’re uncomfortable with it, then put the brakes on and call it all off. Males don’t get that many health benefits, and it could change the personality of your dog. And no, un-neutered males don’t mark in the house or go wandering around.