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The puppies have to be atleast 2 pounds in weight and I am able to do most of mine by 12 weeks, but on occasion a little later. One of the best benefits about it is everyone seems to be having a lot easier time potty training, which is a plus. The puppies go through the spay/neutering easier then an adult. Mine come home playing. I am extremely stressed while they are there though. :) |
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Hello, I have been early spay/nuetering for 10 years now on my puppies before they leave my home. However if I do have a very small puppy at 3 mths. rule of thumb is to wait until they are 2 lbs. My vet works very closely with me on this. I also do blood profiles and bile acid testing around this time as well. I have not had any bad experiences. However I do suggest that a pet person not presure their vet into doing this early for them. If it is going to be done the breeder should do it, then if something does happen the pet home will not have such a horrific loss. I know it would be the breeders but better me than the pet buyer! Not sure I would nueter a puppy only 1 lb. at 12 weeks, unless they had it done with the new laser that is out. I have heard about it but do not know much on it. Maybe someone else here does. |
It's nice to see more positive experiences with early s/n. Cher and GiGi, what is most important when having the surgery done on a Yorkie at any age? I'm only asking for your opinions. Mine is that the vet must be well versed in the updated medical technology, using the best anesthetic and etc..All to often I hear the blame of why NOT to is the risk of size. I personally don't think that's true. But again agree with the recomended guideline my vet uses which is the same as yours. On a side note, the Chi I mentioned was an adult at 1.5 pounds, but still scarey none the less. Thanks for your input. My breeding program is constantly evolving, I just incorporated early s/n end of last year. I am thrilled to hear positive results. |
I'm not a breeder but I found this thread very informative and interesting. :thumbup: |
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Wow........ Thanks for all the information. I am not a breeder. I am just about to schedule my puppy's spaying. The thought of anesthesia is very scary for me personally so I waited. :p She is about 7 1/2 months old now and I thought I better hurry if it's to be done before her first heat (I don't know when it's gonna hit). After reading all the posts, I think maybe we got lucky by waiting a bit longer with all the benefits listed. :D Anyway, this is a great post :thumbup: and it has answered my questions on the timing part. Thank you. Between the chance of getting cancer of any kind and having her put under, I just have to get over my fear sooner or later. :) Thanks again for the infor. |
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Shelters have been spay/neutering small ones for years at this age and the larger breeds at 8 weeks. They get no hormones in them either which can happen before altering at 6 months. All around it's better. My new owners are thrilled to death and know they have one strong healthy puppy when they walk out of here. |
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Why do you view the hormones as a negative thing? |
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When we had Muffie at the vet, we also took Missy with us and asked the vet at what age Missy could be spayed. And he said "SIX MONTHS". Darn, I was hoping he'd say earlier so we'd know for sure that she won't go into heat. |
[QUOTE=Muffie's Mom]When we had Muffie at the vet, we also took Missy with us and asked the vet at what age Missy could be spayed. And he said "SIX MONTHS". Darn, I was hoping he'd say earlier so we'd know for sure that she won't go into heat.. Every dog I have ever had, the vet has always said, wait until they are at least 6 months to sp/n , why is that when obviously, it can be done sooner, with out problems? |
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I have had 2 dogs that came in heat at 6 months, but the majority come in way later. Of course most leave here spayed/neutered, since I keep very few, so I can't say at what age they would have come in. I understand you wanting to get it done earlier, but don't press your vet. He needs to feel comfortable doing it. You might check your local kennel club though for some toy breeders of any breed and see if any of them have a vet that early spay/neuters. If not, just get her in as quickly as you can hoping to beat her from having her 1st cycle. Good luck. |
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I would presume the only way you could know for sure is if you had a middle age dog w/ no problems in this area at all, had the s/n done, and immediately or soon after started having these issues? Wouldn't you think? :confused: I don't know, this is just my take and reasoning on the situation. |
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