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chachi · 10-14-2008, 08:23 AM

5 TO 6 Mos is the earliest I would do it

zenzele · 10-14-2008, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Dara311

I worked at a vet for 7 yrs as a tech- They would neuter/spay animals at 6 months. However, there were certain cases where they would have to do it sooner due to hernias. And, I think if they had smaller breeds they would do it around 6-8 months old. I would get blood work done before any surgery

Hi why do you suggest having blood work done before surgery? Do you think it would be harmful to spay a 4 month old male just over 2 pounds?

zenzele · 10-14-2008, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by zenzele

Hi why do you suggest having blood work done before surgery? Do you think it would be harmful to spay a 4 month old male just over 2 pounds?

You can't spay a male!! I meant to say neuter a 4 month old male. Their surgery tends to be less complicated than spaying a female.

smartpuppiepets · 10-14-2008, 06:06 PM

I do not recomend having it done before 5 or 6 months, it has to do with some of the hormones getting them to grow healthier, but then you also want to get them fixed soon enough so they will not start marking all over the place.
With the new anesthesia they give it is very safe to have them fixed as soon as they turn 2 pounds, and my vet does it without major risks but he also onbly recomends if it really needs to be done, for example, if a bad umbilical hernia needs to get fixed then he goes ahead and neuter to avoid 2 surgeries.... otherwise, why hurry????

Carl · 10-14-2008, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by blueeyes_jd

I cant remember who it was but someone gave me a link I wish I could remember it but I cant... sorry but I remember reading that they did a study and it showed that if you spayed or neutered before the puppies are fully matured that they have a higher chance of getting cancer...

http://www.naiaonline.org/pdfs/LongT...uterInDogs.pdf

MyFairLacy · 10-14-2008, 07:54 PM

If I ever get another male, he'll be neutered as soon as I get him at 12 weeks. I would LOVE for the breeder to have it done before bringing the puppy home. It sounds like you found a breeder that truly cares about their pups and making sure they aren't used by backyard breeders & puppymills. I know some great breeders that spay and neuter early before placing. My cat was spayed at 16 weeks before I was able to bring her home with no issues...I think early spaying and neutering is a good thing. I wish more breeders would do it before placing their puppies..it sure would stop a lot of pets from being bred

10-14-2008, 08:23 AM	#16
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	5 TO 6 Mos is the earliest I would do it __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

10-14-2008, 06:06 PM	#19
smartpuppiepets YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Beverly Posts: 1,042	I do not recomend having it done before 5 or 6 months, it has to do with some of the hormones getting them to grow healthier, but then you also want to get them fixed soon enough so they will not start marking all over the place. With the new anesthesia they give it is very safe to have them fixed as soon as they turn 2 pounds, and my vet does it without major risks but he also onbly recomends if it really needs to be done, for example, if a bad umbilical hernia needs to get fixed then he goes ahead and neuter to avoid 2 surgeries.... otherwise, why hurry???? __________________ "The reason a dog has many friends is because it wags it's tail instead of it's tong " [I]Smartpuppiepets@yahoo.com /I][

10-14-2008, 07:54 PM	#21
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	If I ever get another male, he'll be neutered as soon as I get him at 12 weeks. I would LOVE for the breeder to have it done before bringing the puppy home. It sounds like you found a breeder that truly cares about their pups and making sure they aren't used by backyard breeders & puppymills. I know some great breeders that spay and neuter early before placing. My cat was spayed at 16 weeks before I was able to bring her home with no issues...I think early spaying and neutering is a good thing. I wish more breeders would do it before placing their puppies..it sure would stop a lot of pets from being bred __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.