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Originally Posted by Cathy Grech  I have a 6 month old yorkie boy, I am thinking of getting a girl so he can have a companion while I am at work. My concern is, will my little boy start to mark in the house (does not do it now). Also, if I get a little girl, that would mean I would have to have him neutered which makes me nervous. I worry because he is so little he will not handle anesthesia well. He only weighs 2 pounds 14 oz. I could not stand it if he had complications. Any thoughts about the marking and anesthesia. Anyone else in this situation? |
Caleb had started marking already (and humping certain stuffed toys). He's 7mths, we had him neutered last week..but he's 6lbs. Yours is small, have you spoke to the vet? I'd get him done if your adding a female, but only if the vet thinks it's the right thing to do...and if he's a healthy dog.
Neutering is a worry, we had a black lab die on the table, but he was revived, so it can happen. We've had dogs all our life and he's the only one to do this. I think 99% of the time it works out well...but most of us find it a scary time. If you do have him neutered and work, I'd arrange some time off, Caleb was so sore and unhappy for the first two to three days after, we've never had such a sore dog before, even on meds. He needed extra care and lovin' after.