First of all I think you will get a mixture of opinions on this subject. There are a number of factors to take into consideration. Your dog's temperament is one of them. A dog that is not neutered can be effected by the hormonal effect of being a whole male. A male that is not neutered will be able to smell a female in heat from over a mile away. This can cause some behavior issues and it is something I would not want to put my little guy through. Sometimes these whole males become overly protective and some like to mark.
I think I can accurately state the the majority of us have had the same fear about our babies when considering having them spayed or neutered. It is scary to have to hand your little loved one to someone you don't know very well. However, many feel that a spayed or neutered dog is going to be better adjusted and not have to be bothered by all the issues that a whole male or female have to deal with during a lifetime.
Most people recommend having blood work done before surgery. Go to a vet you trust and one that is experienced in doing surgery on small dogs. Remember a good vet has done hundreds of these types of surgeries on animals smaller than yours. Many do spay/neuter on kittens and other small animals like ferrets. Having a male neutered is far less invasive than a female spay. The surgery takes less time and the recovery is quicker as well. I hope you are able to get over your fear and do this for your little dog. Sometimes things that we fear seem like a scarier thing than they actually are. |