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05-06-2005, 10:55 AM | #1 |
YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Florida
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| Breeders, I have a question about my little male. Jo-Jo has only dropped one 'jewel'...I'm not sure why he's hanging on to the other one but he is. How long should I wait to see if the second one drops? I've heard a couple different timelines but I'm not sure if the small breeds are different. A month ago he was 2.7 at the vet so he's maybe about 3 pounds now and 5 months old as of May 2nd. I know this can cause problems in the future and that it's hereditary...I have no intentions of breeding. What is a good age for neutering? |
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05-06-2005, 11:05 AM | #2 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Virginia
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| neuter i've heard good ages to neuter are anytime after 6 months. i dont know how true that is though. i neutered my yorkie a little before 6 months. (about 5 1/2 months). |
05-06-2005, 11:23 AM | #3 |
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| 6 months old is the age for neuter . |
05-06-2005, 11:37 AM | #4 |
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| I have a similar question. I have heard 6 months to neuter also - but Tucker is almost 5 months and neither of his testicles have dropped. Do I just have to wait it out?
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05-06-2005, 11:46 AM | #5 | |
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05-06-2005, 12:12 PM | #6 |
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| Hi Biddy's mom , My friend Lynn have a Yorkie with the same problem as yours , her vet asked her to wait until he was 6 months old . Snoopy recovered very well from the surgery . |
05-06-2005, 12:18 PM | #7 |
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| Thanks Olivier. This makes me feel better - I just worry about my little guy!
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05-06-2005, 03:39 PM | #8 |
Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Portland Oregon
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| your best time to neuter is when all the adult teeth have come in which is usually from 6-8 months at the same time have any double teeth removed. As far as one jewel down give it time the other should drop how old is he? hope this helps
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05-06-2005, 04:09 PM | #9 | |
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05-06-2005, 04:31 PM | #10 |
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| jojo puppy teeth are 28 adult teeth 42 they begin losing puppy teeth at about 12-14 weeks and @ about 30-40 weeks all the adult teeth should be in.
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05-06-2005, 04:36 PM | #11 |
YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Florida
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| Thank you Kimberly. My two little clowns must be hiding them or swallowing them because I haven't found any baby teeth but I've seen some empty spots. I'll have the vet check them the next time we go in and see how they're doing. |
05-07-2005, 07:11 AM | #12 |
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| Hi, My mom had a Golden Retriever who she got really cheap as a puppy because only one had dropped. I think she got him at around 8 weeks or so? But he still hadn't dropped it at about a year old. When she took him to get him neutered they charged her what they charge for a spay, and he recovered really easily. They just go in and get it. |
05-07-2005, 06:50 PM | #13 |
Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MD
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| A good age to neuter is 1) when your vets says it is best and 2) when the retained teeth need to be extracted. Your guy is lucky to have such a concerned mommy. Make sure your vet does a pre-op blood panel to rule out possible problems related to the anesthesia. We are all in agreement that a little after 6 months is pretty much the ideal age. |
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