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ralphier · 03-13-2008, 10:15 AM

Hi Everyone. I am a new member and have about a million questions but I will start with this one first

I have a 3 month old yorkie named Ralphie and I am not sure when is a good age to have him neutered. I am absolutely terrified to put him under because I have heard so many stories of little babies that have complications with the anesthesia. Anyway, this is embarrassing, but last night when I went to pick him up from inside his pen he started humping my arm. Isn't 3 months too young for that??? Will getting him neutered help?? I am a little freaked out and could use any advice that someone could offer. Thanks!!

PrincessDiana · 03-13-2008, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ralphier

Hi Everyone. I am a new member and have about a million questions but I will start with this one first

I have a 3 month old yorkie named Ralphie and I am not sure when is a good age to have him neutered. I am absolutely terrified to put him under because I have heard so many stories of little babies that have complications with the anesthesia. Anyway, this is embarrassing, but last night when I went to pick him up from inside his pen he started humping my arm. Isn't 3 months too young for that??? Will getting him neutered help?? I am a little freaked out and could use any advice that someone could offer. Thanks!!

Franklin started humping around that age. Some people wait until 6 months but some people say the sooner the better. Nowadays, it's safe to it pretty early. It's just a matter of when you and your vet are comfortable doing it. Getting neutered will help, but until then, just discourage the behavior. He's only done it 4 or so times and hasn't done it since.

ralphier · 03-13-2008, 10:26 AM

Thank you so much, it helps to know that it is not totally abnormal for him to be doing that already.

patty58 · 03-13-2008, 10:39 AM

I would like to welcome you to yt. Ralphie....what a cute name. You have come to the right place to get answers to all of your questions. I would talk to your vet and see when to get him neutered. I think he is probably about ready.

Yorkie Luv of 3 · 03-13-2008, 10:39 AM

Welcome to YT to you and Ralphie! (cute name)
and as i live with 3 little girl Yorkies, i really dont know,, but i've read if they are neutered before they hike that leg,, it will stay down! that would be a BIG plus to me! Best of Luck!

tnpowell · 03-13-2008, 10:46 AM

I know how you feel I have talked to my Vet about getting my baby neutered and she told me when is testicles drop. They start about 4-6 mths she said. I know how you feel my baby hasn't humped me or my leg or anything he has this stuffed bunny that he plays with and plays tug. When he gets excited he starts to hump the stuffed animal. I correct him immediately but I thought he was to young to do this also. WHHHEEW I thought I was alone and was ashamed to say anthing about it as well as freaked out. Why do they do this so young I wonder.

mainegirl · 03-13-2008, 10:49 AM

My little boy is 15 weeks and started humping things

about 2 weeks ago. It started with just my husband's arm occasionally but now he "loves" his stuffed animals too

He goes to vet the Saturday for final vaccinations and I am going to schedule his neuter for ASAP. My vet said he can do him anytime so I'll probably schedule it for 2 weeks or so. He is around 3lbs and the doctor feels he should be fine. Talk to your vet about a pre anesthesia blood screen. That may make you feel better.

Yorkie Luv of 3 · 03-13-2008, 10:49 AM

the "humping" is a sign of dominance

03-13-2008, 10:15 AM	#1
ralphier Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Posts: 646	New Member/Have neuturing question Hi Everyone. I am a new member and have about a million questions but I will start with this one first I have a 3 month old yorkie named Ralphie and I am not sure when is a good age to have him neutered. I am absolutely terrified to put him under because I have heard so many stories of little babies that have complications with the anesthesia. Anyway, this is embarrassing, but last night when I went to pick him up from inside his pen he started humping my arm. Isn't 3 months too young for that??? Will getting him neutered help?? I am a little freaked out and could use any advice that someone could offer. Thanks!!

03-13-2008, 10:39 AM	#4
patty58 Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: texas Posts: 5,272	I would like to welcome you to yt. Ralphie....what a cute name. You have come to the right place to get answers to all of your questions. I would talk to your vet and see when to get him neutered. I think he is probably about ready. __________________ Decide To Make It A Good Day

03-13-2008, 10:39 AM	#5
Yorkie Luv of 3 Ayla now makes it 4!!! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Louisiana(home) & Texas(work) Posts: 1,711	Welcome to YT to you and Ralphie! (cute name) and as i live with 3 little girl Yorkies, i really dont know,, but i've read if they are neutered before they hike that leg,, it will stay down! that would be a BIG plus to me! Best of Luck! __________________ Cricket~Proud Petite Pup! Daisy~Proud TeaPot!! & Trixie ~Texas Girl & Ayla~Cherokee Baby! Yorkies!!! What's Not to Love!

03-13-2008, 10:49 AM	#7
mainegirl Donating YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Maine Posts: 513 Blog Entries: 1	My little boy is 15 weeks and started humping things about 2 weeks ago. It started with just my husband's arm occasionally but now he "loves" his stuffed animals too He goes to vet the Saturday for final vaccinations and I am going to schedule his neuter for ASAP. My vet said he can do him anytime so I'll probably schedule it for 2 weeks or so. He is around 3lbs and the doctor feels he should be fine. Talk to your vet about a pre anesthesia blood screen. That may make you feel better. __________________ Member of the Little Gentleman's Club

03-13-2008, 10:49 AM	#8
Yorkie Luv of 3 Ayla now makes it 4!!! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Louisiana(home) & Texas(work) Posts: 1,711	the "humping" is a sign of dominance __________________ Cricket~Proud Petite Pup! Daisy~Proud TeaPot!! & Trixie ~Texas Girl & Ayla~Cherokee Baby! Yorkies!!! What's Not to Love!

03-13-2008, 10:26 AM	#3
ralphier Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Posts: 646	Thank you so much, it helps to know that it is not totally abnormal for him to be doing that already.

03-13-2008, 10:46 AM	#6
tnpowell BANNED for Not Sending a Gift Exchange Gift Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dixon, Mo Posts: 340	I know how you feel I have talked to my Vet about getting my baby neutered and she told me when is testicles drop. They start about 4-6 mths she said. I know how you feel my baby hasn't humped me or my leg or anything he has this stuffed bunny that he plays with and plays tug. When he gets excited he starts to hump the stuffed animal. I correct him immediately but I thought he was to young to do this also. WHHHEEW I thought I was alone and was ashamed to say anthing about it as well as freaked out. Why do they do this so young I wonder.