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10-01-2009, 04:38 AM | #1 |
YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kennesaw, GA.
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| Are my worries justified? My little fella Toby turns 1 yr old Oct 27th and I wan't to have him neutered.Bottom line I'm worried.I know sometimes small dogs ( he's 5 lbs.) don't wake up from anastesia.My vet has 35 years of experience and actually does all the spay and nueters for the local county animal shelter and says he has never lost a dog during the procedure.I know it's the right thing to do,I'm just scared of losing him and don't know what to do.He's also got a wonderful personality and I'm worried that could change ,although that seems unlikley.Any advice?
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10-01-2009, 04:50 AM | #2 |
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| I know it is a very hard decision. I feel your worries are justified. This article explains the pros and cons of spaying and neutering. For male dogs I feel that it is not as beneficial but if you have a unaltered male you have to accept the responsibility of preventing him from accidentally impregnating a female. http://www.naiaonline.org/pdfs/LongT...uterInDogs.pdf |
10-01-2009, 05:03 AM | #3 |
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| I am one that is all for neutering/spaying. But I think your worries ARE justified. It's always scary when putting anyone under. However, the operation is so routine and many Yorkies even under 3lbs are spayed/neutered every day. That didn't change me from being scared to death while Jackson got it done, but I knew it was the right thing to do. I didn't want a marking dog, I didn't want a dog who humped all the time, I didn't want a dog who could potentially turn aggressive as he matures, I didn't want a dog who would wander constantly trying to find a female in heat. It's stressful for unaltered dogs who cannot mate.... because they have that need to mate two times a year when the females are in heat. And if they can't, it drives them crazy! I just wouldn't want to put my little guy through that. I'm sure there are unaltered dogs who don't portray all or any of those traits I listed above, but I would never own a male dog not neutered.
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10-01-2009, 05:09 AM | #4 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Beaumont Texas
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| Neutering... It is always scary to have a puppy put under; however, the benefits far outway the concerns for me at least (but it is alway your right to not do so, so never feel pressured to make a decision you feel you may regret later)... We spay / neuter most puppies prior to going home so that we can monitor after care and such... I've not ever had a puppy or adult dog experience complications from the anaesthetic. But, it does certainly happen, so use a vet you really trust and feel comfortable in his ability.... |
10-01-2009, 05:15 AM | #5 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: northern ireland
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| i got my little one done actually the 2 off them a week apart, had no problems at all, good luck
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10-01-2009, 05:23 AM | #6 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Too hot.
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| I had Biscuit neutered at around the same age. He was a bit over six pounds. We didn't do it earlier because we were struggling with the idea and were a bit worried, but Biscuit was completely fixated on mounting everything that came in his path. He also wanted to go after every dog in the neighborhood even if he was inside the house. Months of trying to get to him to relax were not working out. He is much more at ease now and hasn't gained any significant weight or had any problems with his health. I struggled with putting him through surgery and I definitely think your worries are justified. I don't think you should feel forced to neuter your dog if you feel that it would do more harm than good. Each situation is different and you should weigh your pros and cons. Good luck with everything |
10-01-2009, 05:47 AM | #7 |
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| I am a big believer of spay/neuter of pets and can quote all sorts of reasons to spay/neuter your pet but your question made me go out and try to see what % of animals die while under and could not find any data for this. I found the comment "small risk" time and time again which made me start thinking about human surgeries. There is not a person alive that goes into surgery without the same warning..it is a risk. I think the question you can ask your self is "would I skip surgery because of the risk if it helped me live longer?". I don't know if this helps you feel more comfortable or not but during my time in rescue we spayed/neutered close to 30 Yorkies and never lost one. I can only remember one dying here on YT and if I remember correctly that puppy did not have bloodwork done before the surgery which I believe is very important. Good Luck with your decision.
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10-01-2009, 06:39 AM | #8 |
YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kennesaw, GA.
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| Thanks everyone. I think we will do it because he is constantlly humping and I can't take him into Petsmart because he hikes his leg and marks everything.Also he's a fiesty and strong fella so I'm sure he will do O.K. I do appreciate the support.This is becoming my favorite site.It's like we are all family.
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10-01-2009, 09:33 AM | #9 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Temple GA
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| I am one of those who does believe in neuter/spay. My vet, Dr. Bobby Daniell at Villa Rica Animal Hosp., has done this procedure on some of my pups as small as 2 lbs and I've never had a problem with any of them. I know that with any medical procedure there is a possibility of problems so there is that caveat but I know of too many people that didn't neuter their males and they died from getting hit by a car when they ran out "for no reason". These boys can smell a dog in heat a long distance away so I think that's a bigger risk than the surgery. |
10-01-2009, 11:56 AM | #10 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: canton ohio us
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| i had the same problem gatsby is almost a year and five pounds on the dot my vet told me to wait and see and nutering because he has medication sensitivities(he is allergic to every chemical in the world!!!!)he could not use advantage because it made all his hair fall out however he became aniemic because of fleas and had to have a transfusion for that he had to be put under a seditive it was so strong it knocked him out but when he woke up he was fine and happy and we had no real problems (a little shivering)so if your vet is careful then he should be fine gatsbys going in for his birthday dec 1st
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10-01-2009, 12:03 PM | #11 |
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| I also am an advocate. My sister has a pit that is 9 years old and unaltered. Now he is going through issues with his prostate which would have been avoided if he were neutered. Made me realize there are a lot of health benefits to fixing your dogs.
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10-01-2009, 06:47 PM | #12 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Illinois
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| I had Motley neutered at 6 months old he weighed 4 pounds. I won't tell you not to worry you will no matter what. I knew that I had no interest in breeding and just wanted him as my baby so it was right for us. It's really good that you trust your vet and have a good relationship with him, it will help to make a scary situation a little better Last edited by lechy02; 10-01-2009 at 06:49 PM. Reason: spelling..lol |
10-02-2009, 04:27 PM | #13 |
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| Your baby and I share a birthday! It's really stressful to decide to spay/neuter. But in the end, I think it's worth it. Just make sure you have blood work done ( I also had a urinalysis done as well) and have your vet answer any questions you have so you know what to expect. You'll still be worrying, but before you know it, it will be over and you'll have your baby home. I actually couldn't sleep the night my baby had to stay at the hospital. First thing in the morning I called my vet to see when I could pick her up. I was in tears when he brought her out to me. It makes you appreciate them more.
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