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Are there good reasons NOT to... ...get a Yorkshire Terrier neutered or spayed? I know the reasons why puppies should be 'fixed' - too many unwanted already, they mark territories, they go after other dogs in heat, etc. But I think quite a few people have not had their YT's fixed. I'm still considering a TY puppy and not sure if I should get them (it) fixed or not. I read that YT's are "sensitive" to anesthesia. Are these dogs so sensitive that it's not worth putting them 'under' to get fixed? I don't have current plans to breed a TY, but if someone had a potential mate in the future - I might consider it at that time. BTW - I do plan on getting a purebred registered male YT if I get one at all. :animal-pa:animal-pa Thanks for your thoughts. |
I personally, can't see NOT neutering if you aren't a breeder. My main reason for that thinking USED to be b/c of the higher risk of cancer, and the marking thing. HOWEVER....after having Madison, I can see where it's not just a matter of a male going after other dogs in heat; but when they do, they could get LOST and go thru what Madison has gone thru; almost starving to death and God only knows what else. You might think you keep a close watch on your dog, but sometimes hormones are much more powerful than anything and you don't know how far a dog will go to reach a female that's in heat. Max was neutered, had absolutely no problems with the anesthesia, and his sister who's much smaller than he is came thru it just fine also. |
Good reasons NOT to get your Yorkie spay or nuetered.... If you are planning to show it or breed it.. BUT, that being said, before you decide to breed it, it should be genetically tested for diseases and genetic problems common to yorkies and it should be a GOOD representation of the breed.. If not, get it fixed.. enjoy it. Anesthetics are always a concern for ALL breeds of pets.. Testing is normally done prior to surgfery to minimize the risks.. |
There are risks associated with spaying/neutering. When you decide to spay your pet, you have to know that there are risks associated to it. There are a lot of pets that has gone through spaying/neutering and came out fine but there are also some who died from it even after a pre-op blood test is being done. I am not debating the rights and wrongs of neutering or not neutering. I am simply stating the fact that there are risks associated to the surgery itself. I just hate to see pet owners who are not being informed properly and thinks that everything will be okay when it is not a 100% guarantee and have their heart broken when something happens. |
anyone reading this thread now can go to a natural or holistic dog site to find out the negatives of spaying or neutering. I know raw feeders and holistic pet owners have a list, but i forgot why they are against it. |
I have a 6 year old that is not spayed (not my choice) she was a breeder that was given to melast year because she had to have a c section and due to something w her intestines placement (it was almost nicked during surgery) she almost died. The vet recommended no more puppies but did not feel comfortable doing the spay surgery (50/50 chance of making it). I just had Rosie to her/my vet and talked about this. My vet is recommending that I get her past vet work sent to her and she will give me her opinion. I plan on doing that as another pregnancy could kill her but so could the spay surgery and I want to find the pros/cons of a vet I trust. With that being said...I believe very strongly that pets should be spayed and neutered and it bothers me Rosie isn't but I also know I can't put her life at risk either. |
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