Seven months is the age the vet thought was good to neuter Joey, he wanted to wait until enough adult teeth were in so he could pull the remaining baby teeth. Some vets don't know this, but Yorkies usually have one or two teeth they can't lose on their own, and the cost to pull them while they are already out is minimal, 5-15 dollars a tooth, depending on the vet. However, if you wait, you have to pay for anesthesia again, and the real cost is the anxiety over anesthesia. I think getting a chip done at the same time makes sense, especially if you live in a highly populated area. Millions of dogs each year are returned because they've been chipped. It has given me great peace of mind. |