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How long after being neutered is it physically safe for dogs to mate?

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My male dog was neutered yesterday while my female dog is still in heat. They are both going nuts. Ive kept him in my bedroom and have let him out while I put her behind a dog gate. She was able to get out twice today and they've "tied" both times. I called the vet who said he'll be fine physically, but she could still get pregnant. I'm ok with her getting pregnant but I'm concerned for him because he just got out of surgery. His incision seems to look good and he's definitely back to normal. Should I keep them locked up in rooms for the next week or will he be ok?

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I'd like to add that I inherited my mothers female dog after she passed away so this was very sudden and unexpected. I'm not an irresponsible owner.

Beatrice W.

What kind of dogs were they. WS she pregnant

Terry R.

Should the male be walked and not allowed to walk free in the yard after surgery for 10 days

Terry R.

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Walt G.

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Woodbridge, VA

Sorry you posted your question several weeks ago and no one answered you. The dogs should be separated for several weeks to allow the male sex drive to diminish a bit and to allow for any residual sperm to exit his body. But my question to you is why would you want the dogs to attempt mating??

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Lisa M.

I don't know if your neutered dog can still have sex but he cannot father puppies. He no longer has testicles.

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Ugh. Dogs still have their testicles after neutering. They shrink over the course of a month to just empty sacs

Brigette H.

Um, Brigette? You need to study up. Dogs absolutely do not have testicles after neutering. They still have a PENIS, but not testicles. Humans retain their testicles following a vasectomy, but the 2 procedures are not the same. Hope this helps clear up your confusion!

Key H.

Neutering is the surgical removal of testicles... what do you mean they shrink lmao. You’re probably thinking about the empty scrotum getting swollen after surgery.

Nina Y.

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Lisa M.

Hi. Yes, keeping him separate would have been the best thing for him so he could heal properly without any infection or tearing of the incision, at least for the 2 weeks after surgery hopefully everything went well and he healed nicely.

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Nina Y.

I had a client ask us “how long till after my dog’s neuter is effective?” Meaning, are they still able to impregnate even without their testicles? I’ve asked my attending vet and was told that there could be an 85% chance but it would be very unlikely. But you never know! Anything can happen. Just think about how humans have left over sperm in their urinary tract.

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