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Originally Posted by 21rocky  You seem like a very educated pet owner. Thank you. This is my first dog. If I neuter him any suggestions? I read on Yorkie talk that the aspca is affordable, is it dangerous to use a public facility vs a private vet? |
I would discuss it with your vet and call and talk to someone with the ASPCA. When you call around, find out what is included with the price they quote you. I would recommend a recent physical exam and a full blood panel just to make sure he's healthy and has no underlying health problems that would make anaesthesia unsafe. Other than that, neutering is a routine, simple, and quick procedure. You normally drop him off in the morning and depending on the vet, he'll be able to go home that afternoon or the next morning. They might give you an E-collar (the cone) or you might want to put a baby onsie on him just to make sure he doesn't try to chew at his stitches. Males are normally up and going again the day after surgery.
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