Neutered Male Dogs: Can They Impregnate a Female Dog?

By Deb Haines.

“Oh those neutered buggers”

A neutered male can still mount and tie with the female, but there is no sperm, so no puppies! The neutering procedure only removes a dog’s testicular sack.
While neutered dogs cannot impregnate a female dog and therefore make babies, they can most certainly still have sexy time 😉

Can a neutered male dog still penetrate? The take-home message here is that your neutered dog can still have sex. If he wants – but many say “no more sex for me” 😉

Do neutered male dogs still react to females in heat? Some neutered dogs do not care about females in heat. In general most seem a little interested in the scent although they do not usually try to mount her.

How long can a male dog produce sperm after being neutered? The Key Take Away: neutered dogs can technically impregnate a female dog up to six weeks after their neutering procedure due to dormant sperm. (Play it safe with that number)

CATS…. Will a neutered cat still try to mate with a female in heat? Both neutered and spayed cats can still technically mate, but the hormonal urges to do so will be reduced. This is because their reproductive organs have been removed. A neutered cat will not be able to get a female cat pregnant and usually experiences fewer urges to mate in the first place.

**The Vet Corner groups encourage members to establish a relationship with their local veterinarian, don’t wait until an emergency.**