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Originally Posted by kcook323  I just did a search here on neutering age when I read about the baby teeth thing. Maximus was born on 9/4 and he is scheduled to get neutered on 1/26 because at his last visit he had already "dropped". I'm not sure my vet knows about the baby teeth thing, it was never mentioned. What are the odds that he will have to have baby teeth extracted? Do all Yorkies need this? I may give them a call today and see what they know about it. He will be almost 5 months when he has his surgery. Most everything I read here says wait until 6 months or later? I just want to get him fixed ASAP to avoid marking.
Any kind opinions or suggestions coveted. Thanks!  |
You are right, you do want to get them fixed before they start marking, neutering after they start marking, doesn't always stop it. We planned the neutering surgery around 7 months, and did a vet check a month before surgery to see if teeth would be ready to be removed at the same time. The vet wants to wait until he's sure there will be some permanent teeth before he pulls all baby teeth I guess. Most Yorkies do need some permanent teeth removed, and not all vets know this, unless they specialize in small breeds, so it wise for you to bring it up.