Neutering a small Yorking question - YorkieTalk.com Forums

rnyc1 · 09-06-2008, 06:58 AM

Hi,

We found our little Winston on this forum and was hoping to get some advice about neutering him.

Winston is a 6 months plus now and a shade under 3 lbs. We would like to have him neutered but have concerns that his combination age/size might be problematic.

Should we wait until he gets a bit older?

thanks,

Robert and Helen

Mom to Hot Rod · 09-06-2008, 07:34 AM

Hot Rod was 6 1/2 mos old and weighed just under 3 lbs. He came through fine. He was jumping off the sofa by about the 4th or 5th day!

He did sleep for about 3 days after...he also had 14 teeth removed. None of his baby teeth had fallen out and he had a double rows of teeth. I have read that you should make sure of the anesthesia used...not sure of the name but I am sure that someone will come on and have that information. Good luck with your little one...he will be fine!

I know it's scary.

I didn't want to wait because I had read that they could start marking and spraying. He uses a pad in the house and boat so I wanted to try and prevent that.

Pettysmith · 09-06-2008, 06:39 PM

My Barkley was also barely 6 months and only weighed 2.5 lbs when he was neutered. I manage a vets office and we believe in pediatric spay and neuter. Just make sure to take all necessary precautions. Do a full pre-op bloodwork panel to make sure everything is normal. Most vets use very safe anethesia and have all the monitors they use on us humans. He should be fine.

cpuff35 · 09-07-2008, 02:07 PM

Same here...Cassiopia was 6 months when I had her spayed. At that time, she weighed 2.9 lbs. In addition to the spay, she had 7 teeth removed and was microchipped. I had no issues at all, she was fit as fiddle the next day after the spay.

zaknnana · 09-09-2008, 06:45 AM

Does anyone know if "Sevo" is good anesthetic to use when they get spayed?

cpuff35 · 09-09-2008, 07:07 PM

Here is some info that I found previously regarding Surgery:

1) DON'T ever allow the vet technician to intubate your toy dog. Too many small toy breeds have had TRACHEAL INJURY and suffered and DIED because of collapsing tracheas from injury to the trachea during intubation. Make sure that the vet knows that you expect him/her to use the smallest possible tracheal tube to intubate your toy dog. Speak up! It could mean saving the life of your little dog. If the vet treats you like an "overprotective" Mom, find another vet that will understand.

2) Proper use of Ace Promezaine as a pre-anesthetic injection is ok so that the dog can be intubated.

3) Isoflurane is the anesthetic of choice. Don't use Halothane or any of the barbituates (see number 4, below). Some vets will "mask" a tiny dog with Isoflurane rather than use the injectable and so vets will not intubate at all, but this depends on the type of surgery being performed. This is an excellent method whenever possible.

CupofDog · 09-09-2008, 07:17 PM

Isoflurane is definitely the way to go.

Neutering is not as invasive as spaying and my little girl was spayed at 2 lbs and came through with flying colors. make sure you trust your vet and he is experienced with toy breeds! Good Luck!

BLowry · 09-10-2008, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by zaknnana

Does anyone know if "Sevo" is good anesthetic to use when they get spayed?

Sevoflourine is a more expensive anesthesia but, it is one of the better ones used. It is very gentle. They wake up faster. Sevo is used on geriatric patients.

zaknnana · 09-10-2008, 05:41 PM

Lily is spending the night tonight....she got spayed today!! I am a wreck!!lol They said she is doing fine but I hated to leave her all night but there is someone there 24/7. The vet said that "her canine teeth aren't in yet so she can't pull all her baby teeth because her teeth won't come in right if she takes them out before her other ones come in"?? They also said "she needs a Kennel Cough shot and another shot I think called Leptospira"? I don't want them to "over vacinate her"... how do I know what is good and what is not? THANKS for any advice anyone can give me.

ebby253 · 09-11-2008, 06:38 AM

What about neutering an older male? Shankly is 4.5 years old and weighs about 6lbs. Is it harder on them and do they stop spraying?

rnyc1 · 09-13-2008, 05:13 AM

Winston is scheduled for the neutering on the 22nd. Additionally - he will be micro-chipped and will have some baby teeth extracted.

Oh - Winston weighed in at the Vet's office at a whopping 2.3 lbs!

wemple2 · 09-13-2008, 08:16 PM

I have a Winston too. Best of luck on the 22nd...I hope all goes well.

zaknnana · 09-14-2008, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by zaknnana

Lily is spending the night tonight....she got spayed today!! I am a wreck!!lol They said she is doing fine but I hated to leave her all night but there is someone there 24/7. The vet said that "her canine teeth aren't in yet so she can't pull all her baby teeth because her teeth won't come in right if she takes them out before her other ones come in"?? They also said "she needs a Kennel Cough shot and another shot I think called Leptospira"? I don't want them to "over vacinate her"... how do I know what is good and what is not? THANKS for any advice anyone can give me.

Lily has had diarrhea since I brought her home from being spayed and this morning at 3am she started throwing up and hasn't stopped!! She is not eating now and I am getting very worried about her....she only weighed 3# to start with and she is no doubt lost some of that in the past 4 days!! I called the vet and they aren't there so they said to "take her to urgent care if I am that concerned"!! I don't even know where to go on here to post a question and get an answer?? THANKS

Sloan · 09-14-2008, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by zaknnana

Lily has had diarrhea since I brought her home from being spayed and this morning at 3am she started throwing up and hasn't stopped!! She is not eating now and I am getting very worried about her....she only weighed 3# to start with and she is no doubt lost some of that in the past 4 days!! I called the vet and they aren't there so they said to "take her to urgent care if I am that concerned"!! I don't even know where to go on here to post a question and get an answer?? THANKS

Oh gosh, I hope Lily is ok and that you got your questions answered and the help that you needed. Next time, you can go to the General Comments & Questions or the Sick & Injured Threads and make a new post with a Distress Call in the title and you will get so much insight and help. Keep us posted on how she is doing. Hugs to you both.

zaknnana · 09-15-2008, 06:40 AM

Lily is doing a little bit better!! She finally ate some broth & rice and kept it down and I didn't give her the "Metacam" anymore that they told me to give her for pain. I think that was making her sick too.
THANKS to all of you for trying to help us out!!

09-06-2008, 06:58 AM	#1
rnyc1 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 8	Neutering a small Yorking question Hi, We found our little Winston on this forum and was hoping to get some advice about neutering him. Winston is a 6 months plus now and a shade under 3 lbs. We would like to have him neutered but have concerns that his combination age/size might be problematic. Should we wait until he gets a bit older? thanks, Robert and Helen

09-06-2008, 07:34 AM	#2
Mom to Hot Rod Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MD Posts: 10,908	Hot Rod was 6 1/2 mos old and weighed just under 3 lbs. He came through fine. He was jumping off the sofa by about the 4th or 5th day! He did sleep for about 3 days after...he also had 14 teeth removed. None of his baby teeth had fallen out and he had a double rows of teeth. I have read that you should make sure of the anesthesia used...not sure of the name but I am sure that someone will come on and have that information. Good luck with your little one...he will be fine! I know it's scary. I didn't want to wait because I had read that they could start marking and spraying. He uses a pad in the house and boat so I wanted to try and prevent that. __________________ www.kissecollar.com Soft Cone Collars for Post-surgery and much more! 10% (non-food) - Discount code YT10 Last edited by Mom to Hot Rod; 09-06-2008 at 07:35 AM. Reason: add'l comment

09-06-2008, 06:39 PM	#3
Pettysmith Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 229	My Barkley was also barely 6 months and only weighed 2.5 lbs when he was neutered. I manage a vets office and we believe in pediatric spay and neuter. Just make sure to take all necessary precautions. Do a full pre-op bloodwork panel to make sure everything is normal. Most vets use very safe anethesia and have all the monitors they use on us humans. He should be fine. __________________ Belinda, Barkley & MollyGizmo RIP http://www.barkleycouture.com/ https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Ba...34616166614056

09-07-2008, 02:07 PM	#4
cpuff35 Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cresskill, NJ, USA Posts: 1,030	Same here...Cassiopia was 6 months when I had her spayed. At that time, she weighed 2.9 lbs. In addition to the spay, she had 7 teeth removed and was microchipped. I had no issues at all, she was fit as fiddle the next day after the spay. __________________ Evelyn, mommy to Cassiopia Titus Orion

09-09-2008, 07:07 PM	#6
cpuff35 Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cresskill, NJ, USA Posts: 1,030	Here is some info that I found previously regarding Surgery: 1) DON'T ever allow the vet technician to intubate your toy dog. Too many small toy breeds have had TRACHEAL INJURY and suffered and DIED because of collapsing tracheas from injury to the trachea during intubation. Make sure that the vet knows that you expect him/her to use the smallest possible tracheal tube to intubate your toy dog. Speak up! It could mean saving the life of your little dog. If the vet treats you like an "overprotective" Mom, find another vet that will understand. 2) Proper use of Ace Promezaine as a pre-anesthetic injection is ok so that the dog can be intubated. 3) Isoflurane is the anesthetic of choice. Don't use Halothane or any of the barbituates (see number 4, below). Some vets will "mask" a tiny dog with Isoflurane rather than use the injectable and so vets will not intubate at all, but this depends on the type of surgery being performed. This is an excellent method whenever possible. __________________ Evelyn, mommy to Cassiopia Titus Orion

09-09-2008, 06:45 AM	#5
zaknnana YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: WV Posts: 309	Does anyone know if "Sevo" is good anesthetic to use when they get spayed?

09-09-2008, 07:17 PM	#7
CupofDog YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Washington D.C. Posts: 707	Isoflurane is definitely the way to go. Neutering is not as invasive as spaying and my little girl was spayed at 2 lbs and came through with flying colors. make sure you trust your vet and he is experienced with toy breeds! Good Luck! __________________ Roving dogs do not indicate the civilization or compassion of the society; they betray on the contrary the ignorance and lethargy of its members. -Ghandi

09-10-2008, 05:41 PM	#9
zaknnana YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: WV Posts: 309	Lily is spending the night tonight....she got spayed today!! I am a wreck!!lol They said she is doing fine but I hated to leave her all night but there is someone there 24/7. The vet said that "her canine teeth aren't in yet so she can't pull all her baby teeth because her teeth won't come in right if she takes them out before her other ones come in"?? They also said "she needs a Kennel Cough shot and another shot I think called Leptospira"? I don't want them to "over vacinate her"... how do I know what is good and what is not? THANKS for any advice anyone can give me.

09-11-2008, 06:38 AM	#10
ebby253 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington State Posts: 30	What about neutering an older male? Shankly is 4.5 years old and weighs about 6lbs. Is it harder on them and do they stop spraying? __________________ http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=55144 My baby boy...Shankly

09-13-2008, 05:13 AM	#11
rnyc1 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 8	Winston is scheduled for the neutering on the 22nd. Additionally - he will be micro-chipped and will have some baby teeth extracted. Oh - Winston weighed in at the Vet's office at a whopping 2.3 lbs!

09-13-2008, 08:16 PM	#12
wemple2 Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kewanee, Illinois Posts: 9,666	I have a Winston too. Best of luck on the 22nd...I hope all goes well. __________________ As Ever, Kathy Intruducing Bentley Winston and Spencer: RIP My Sweet Angels

09-15-2008, 06:40 AM	#15
zaknnana YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: WV Posts: 309	Lily is feeling better!! Lily is doing a little bit better!! She finally ate some broth & rice and kept it down and I didn't give her the "Metacam" anymore that they told me to give her for pain. I think that was making her sick too. THANKS to all of you for trying to help us out!!