Is it really necessary to get my Chewie neutered??? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

sugamamee · 08-02-2008, 10:24 PM

My little guy Chewie is about 8 months old and will be going to the vets on Tues to get his teeth pulled... and knowing that i should try to avoid having to put him under anesthesia again later on... so i've been debating with myself whether or not i should have him neutered.

It kills me to know he will be in so much pain after... is it really the best thing for him??? I think i already know the answer to this but i just need confirmation that im doing the right thing for my baby. Please share your wisdom?!?

J_is_my_initial · 08-02-2008, 10:34 PM

I think it is the right thing to do if you are not planning to breed him. I saw this on a site the other day:neutered males have far fewer prostate problems (including cysts, abscesses, and prostate cancer) than do unaltered males, and they can’t develop testicular cancer. They are less likely to roam, fight, demonstrate aggressiveness, or display hyperactive behavior.

Not sure what others think but it is jmho.

kimmiek · 08-02-2008, 10:36 PM

Wishing the best to your Chewie! I also have a Chewie...how funny is that

He isn't neutered yet but we plan to since we don't plan on breeding him. He also has some teeth that need to be pulled. Here are some neutering benefits I found.

• Reduces the distracting and destructive behavior associated with the male's efforts to get out and find a mate

• Reduces the urge to roam. This makes it less likely that you will lose your pet, which in turn makes your pet less likely to contract a disease, get in a fight, get injured, or become a victim to cruelty, poison, or traffic.

• Eliminates sexual discomfort, distress, or distraction ... making your pet happier and more content.

• Eliminates testicular tumors and reduces prostate gland problems.

• In cats, neutering stops or reduces marking behavior (territorial spraying of urine).

• Reduces the urge to fight.

Hopefully, this makes your decision easier. I know the thought of hurting your pup is a hard thing to think about, but in the end...in my opinion, it's probably the best thing to do. Especially if you don't plan on breeding him. Good luck with your Chewie!

kalina82 · 08-02-2008, 10:42 PM

Honestly, a neuter is no big deal. It doesn't hurt nearly as much as a spay because your not going into the abdominal cavity.

It really is the best thing for him. Behavior wise it will stop marking, humping, and aggression (sometimes they will still mark). It can also prevent future cancers and problems. Unneutered males have a higher chance of having prostate problems, including prostate cancer. They can also get testicular cancer. Urinary tract problems can also arise. Perineal hernias are a big problem too.

I work for a veterinary surgeon and see these types of problems all the time. They are usually in older intact dogs and its so much harder for them to recover. So yeah, your intact male may be healthy for maybe 3/4 of his life, but do you want the last 1/4 to be filled with suffering you could have prevented if you just neutered him.

if he's going to be under for his teeth to be pulled, just get him neutered at the same time. you both will be much happier

here's a site i just found while googling 'reasons to neuter'
Reasons For Considering Neutering or Spaying Your Dog or Cat | Ask Vet Advice

MyFairLacy · 08-02-2008, 10:43 PM

I definitely recommend neutering him

I promise you he'll bounce back much quicker than you think. He'll most likely be awake and running around like normal the next day. It's amazing how quickly animals recover from these surgeries. It's so much better for his health to neuter him - no chance of testicular cancer or enlarged prostate. And he'll be much happier. Males can sense a female in heat up to a mile away and may do anything to get to her...he could escape and be hurt. Some males will even stop eating if a female in heat is near. It also curbs unwanted behavior such as humping, marking, and aggressive behavior.

freshie · 08-03-2008, 05:27 AM

My childhood dog, a german shepard was never neutered and he developed testitcular cancer. It was the most awful thing we had to go through an to this day my parents regret not getting it done. hth

sugamamee · 08-03-2008, 11:21 AM

Thanks guys... for reassuring me that it's the right thing to do. I guess im just dreading Tuesday morning when i bring him in and have to see the look in his face when we leave him at this strange place (called the vets). I imagine to myself that he's thinking that mommy and daddy are abandoning him and letting some strange people do bad things to him. And i fear so much that he will be in pain

from getting his teeth pulled AND getting neutered.

I had to leave him in the hospital overnite one time before and it's makes you feel so guilty when you see how excited and relieved they are to see you.

Anyway... it's decided then, Chewie will get neutered... cuz i love him

donnarod · 08-03-2008, 12:45 PM

My Maltese was not neutered and he marked his territory on everything in my home.

chachi · 08-03-2008, 12:52 PM

I am glad you decided to neuter him. I think it is the responsible thing to do and its healthier for them

tlauw · 08-04-2008, 07:19 AM

wookie is about 4 months and 1 week old...is that too soon to neuter him??

Timmy · 08-04-2008, 07:23 AM

Males bounce back really quick. I had to keep him calm after he came home because he wanted to play and jump around like nothing had ever happened. Timmy also had his baby canines pulled at the same time. Now my female on the other hand took longer and you could tell she wasn't feeling well.

It will be the best thing you do for him.

MyFairLacy · 08-04-2008, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tlauw

wookie is about 4 months and 1 week old...is that too soon to neuter him??

no, it's not too soon. Some vets still like to wait until the traditional 6 months, but many vets in this area start spaying & neutering between 12 and 16 weeks.

MyDuke · 08-04-2008, 01:40 PM

I would say get yours neuter as well. My Duke is still recovering, his surgery was this past Friday. Duke got chipped too.
He did bounce back the next day but we are still keeping the cone on him to avoid the licking.

It is a sad thing to see them suffer, I wanted to cry when I went to pick him up. The thing is though, I had to make sure that someone is with him most if not all of the time after that so that he's not pulling the cone off and licking the area.

Good luck!

luvmyYorkieJack · 08-04-2008, 02:27 PM

I would highly recommend getting him neutered. Jack is almost 2 weeks and just about healded from his surgery. If you are really worried about pain, look into laser surgery if available. If not from your vet, you may want to find a local vet that does perform it. The laser seals off nerve endings and blood vessles meaning less pain and blood. They suture the insides and glue the outside. As long as he doesn't excessively lick, you and him will be just fine. Jack had laser surgery and he was up trying to run around later that evening when I brought him home. It was just a tad bit more expensive than the traditional method but in my opinion, 100% worth the money, but it cost less than I had originally thought it would. It is only for a little while they may be in some discomfort but think of the long run and what could be avoided in pain and bills. Besides, most vets will send home some sort of pain medication to help ease the pain for the first few days and I never saw any side effects. Good luck with you decision.

OwenandDaisy · 08-04-2008, 05:31 PM

Chewie will bounce back from the surgery quicker than you will, and having him neutered offers a series of benefits that many thoughtful people have listed here. Along with extended life expectancy and better control for aggression, the neuter prevents a lot of frustration in the male Yorkie.

If you do not neuter him, the frustration of not finding a mate will work on his state of mind and slowly take him from a fun and playful fellow to an aggressive, independent and potentially angry creature.

We have a six year old male Yorkie in our neighbourhood who the owners refuse to neuter. All he does all day is scratch the ground and come out to sniff the hind quarters of every dog who walks by. He is beyond the point of even discerning between male and female dogs and often his approaches are like a charge so he gets into trouble with some dogs who don't want the aggressive crotch sniffing.

One sniff of his marker urine would make you rush to the vet and you would handle the scalpel yourself.

In human terms, sterilization seems cruel and unpleasant. For a dog living with no chance of mating, it is the presence of the testicles that becomes cruel and unpleasant.

Have him done. It will help him and it will help you.

08-02-2008, 10:24 PM	#1
sugamamee Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 23	Is it really necessary to get my Chewie neutered??? My little guy Chewie is about 8 months old and will be going to the vets on Tues to get his teeth pulled... and knowing that i should try to avoid having to put him under anesthesia again later on... so i've been debating with myself whether or not i should have him neutered. It kills me to know he will be in so much pain after... is it really the best thing for him??? I think i already know the answer to this but i just need confirmation that im doing the right thing for my baby. Please share your wisdom?!?

08-02-2008, 10:34 PM	#2
J_is_my_initial YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Knoxville,Tennessee Posts: 1,635	I think it is the right thing to do if you are not planning to breed him. I saw this on a site the other day:neutered males have far fewer prostate problems (including cysts, abscesses, and prostate cancer) than do unaltered males, and they can’t develop testicular cancer. They are less likely to roam, fight, demonstrate aggressiveness, or display hyperactive behavior. Not sure what others think but it is jmho. __________________ Johnna, Mom to Gypsy and Puff. grandma to Gremlin and Robbie Proud Member of The Spoiled Rotten Yorkie Club

08-02-2008, 10:36 PM	#3
kimmiek Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: North Central Texas Posts: 236	Wishing the best to your Chewie! I also have a Chewie...how funny is that He isn't neutered yet but we plan to since we don't plan on breeding him. He also has some teeth that need to be pulled. Here are some neutering benefits I found. • Reduces the distracting and destructive behavior associated with the male's efforts to get out and find a mate • Reduces the urge to roam. This makes it less likely that you will lose your pet, which in turn makes your pet less likely to contract a disease, get in a fight, get injured, or become a victim to cruelty, poison, or traffic. • Eliminates sexual discomfort, distress, or distraction ... making your pet happier and more content. • Eliminates testicular tumors and reduces prostate gland problems. • In cats, neutering stops or reduces marking behavior (territorial spraying of urine). • Reduces the urge to fight. Hopefully, this makes your decision easier. I know the thought of hurting your pup is a hard thing to think about, but in the end...in my opinion, it's probably the best thing to do. Especially if you don't plan on breeding him. Good luck with your Chewie! __________________ *~Kim~* Fur-mama to *Chewie (9mo.)* Proud member of the Studly Boys group and the *Spoiled Rotten Club*!

08-02-2008, 10:42 PM	#4
kalina82 Phantom Queen Morrigan Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: North Jersey Posts: 6,691 Blog Entries: 1	Honestly, a neuter is no big deal. It doesn't hurt nearly as much as a spay because your not going into the abdominal cavity. It really is the best thing for him. Behavior wise it will stop marking, humping, and aggression (sometimes they will still mark). It can also prevent future cancers and problems. Unneutered males have a higher chance of having prostate problems, including prostate cancer. They can also get testicular cancer. Urinary tract problems can also arise. Perineal hernias are a big problem too. I work for a veterinary surgeon and see these types of problems all the time. They are usually in older intact dogs and its so much harder for them to recover. So yeah, your intact male may be healthy for maybe 3/4 of his life, but do you want the last 1/4 to be filled with suffering you could have prevented if you just neutered him. if he's going to be under for his teeth to be pulled, just get him neutered at the same time. you both will be much happier here's a site i just found while googling 'reasons to neuter' Reasons For Considering Neutering or Spaying Your Dog or Cat \| Ask Vet Advice __________________ Kellie and Morgan Girls Soccer Team Goalie!!!!

08-02-2008, 10:43 PM	#5
MyFairLacy Donating YT 8000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 9,697	I definitely recommend neutering him I promise you he'll bounce back much quicker than you think. He'll most likely be awake and running around like normal the next day. It's amazing how quickly animals recover from these surgeries. It's so much better for his health to neuter him - no chance of testicular cancer or enlarged prostate. And he'll be much happier. Males can sense a female in heat up to a mile away and may do anything to get to her...he could escape and be hurt. Some males will even stop eating if a female in heat is near. It also curbs unwanted behavior such as humping, marking, and aggressive behavior. __________________ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.

08-03-2008, 05:27 AM	#6
freshie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: usa Posts: 135	My childhood dog, a german shepard was never neutered and he developed testitcular cancer. It was the most awful thing we had to go through an to this day my parents regret not getting it done. hth

08-03-2008, 11:21 AM	#7
sugamamee Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 23	Thanks guys... for reassuring me that it's the right thing to do. I guess im just dreading Tuesday morning when i bring him in and have to see the look in his face when we leave him at this strange place (called the vets). I imagine to myself that he's thinking that mommy and daddy are abandoning him and letting some strange people do bad things to him. And i fear so much that he will be in pain from getting his teeth pulled AND getting neutered. I had to leave him in the hospital overnite one time before and it's makes you feel so guilty when you see how excited and relieved they are to see you. Anyway... it's decided then, Chewie will get neutered... cuz i love him

08-03-2008, 12:45 PM	#8
donnarod "Owned" by Miss Tricksie Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 2,517	My Maltese was not neutered and he marked his territory on everything in my home. __________________ www.dogster.com/dogs/910360 www.myspace.com/donna1944

08-03-2008, 12:52 PM	#9
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 23,103	I am glad you decided to neuter him. I think it is the responsible thing to do and its healthier for them __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

08-04-2008, 07:19 AM	#10
tlauw Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: California Posts: 106	wookie is about 4 months and 1 week old...is that too soon to neuter him??

08-04-2008, 07:23 AM	#11
Timmy Mimi & Gabby too! Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Vineland, NJ Posts: 3,208	Males bounce back really quick. I had to keep him calm after he came home because he wanted to play and jump around like nothing had ever happened. Timmy also had his baby canines pulled at the same time. Now my female on the other hand took longer and you could tell she wasn't feeling well. It will be the best thing you do for him. __________________ Timmy Mimi Gabby R.I.P Lilly 11/10/06-7/25/07 I miss you baby girl! www.dogster.com/?328270 Think Rescue www.yorkierescueme.com

08-04-2008, 01:40 PM	#13
MyDuke Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NJ & NY Posts: 138	I would say get yours neuter as well. My Duke is still recovering, his surgery was this past Friday. Duke got chipped too. He did bounce back the next day but we are still keeping the cone on him to avoid the licking. It is a sad thing to see them suffer, I wanted to cry when I went to pick him up. The thing is though, I had to make sure that someone is with him most if not all of the time after that so that he's not pulling the cone off and licking the area. Good luck! __________________ Glad to be a Yorkie

08-04-2008, 02:27 PM	#14
luvmyYorkieJack Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Mankato, MN, US Posts: 116	I would highly recommend getting him neutered. Jack is almost 2 weeks and just about healded from his surgery. If you are really worried about pain, look into laser surgery if available. If not from your vet, you may want to find a local vet that does perform it. The laser seals off nerve endings and blood vessles meaning less pain and blood. They suture the insides and glue the outside. As long as he doesn't excessively lick, you and him will be just fine. Jack had laser surgery and he was up trying to run around later that evening when I brought him home. It was just a tad bit more expensive than the traditional method but in my opinion, 100% worth the money, but it cost less than I had originally thought it would. It is only for a little while they may be in some discomfort but think of the long run and what could be avoided in pain and bills. Besides, most vets will send home some sort of pain medication to help ease the pain for the first few days and I never saw any side effects. Good luck with you decision. __________________ Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass... it's about learning to dance in the rain. Brittani, mom to Jack 2/4/08

08-04-2008, 05:31 PM	#15
OwenandDaisy Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 10	Yes, neuter him Chewie will bounce back from the surgery quicker than you will, and having him neutered offers a series of benefits that many thoughtful people have listed here. Along with extended life expectancy and better control for aggression, the neuter prevents a lot of frustration in the male Yorkie. If you do not neuter him, the frustration of not finding a mate will work on his state of mind and slowly take him from a fun and playful fellow to an aggressive, independent and potentially angry creature. We have a six year old male Yorkie in our neighbourhood who the owners refuse to neuter. All he does all day is scratch the ground and come out to sniff the hind quarters of every dog who walks by. He is beyond the point of even discerning between male and female dogs and often his approaches are like a charge so he gets into trouble with some dogs who don't want the aggressive crotch sniffing. One sniff of his marker urine would make you rush to the vet and you would handle the scalpel yourself. In human terms, sterilization seems cruel and unpleasant. For a dog living with no chance of mating, it is the presence of the testicles that becomes cruel and unpleasant. Have him done. It will help him and it will help you.