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02-08-2010, 06:29 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ridgewood, NYC
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| 1st time yorkie mom, cpl of "opinion questions" Hi! I finally got my first yorkie baby and I love her to pieces already (been putting it off for awhile waiting for kids to get a little older). Just wanted some opinions on what is the best age to get her spayed. Everybody told me different ages but I want opinions from people who are best experienced with yorkies specifically, which woud be people on here. I was thinking about 5 months old since they're so small. Thanks for any suggestions. |
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02-08-2010, 06:38 PM | #2 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ohio
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| Hello there! I have a male, Jack, and he was just neutered today - he is 8 months old. Any way, I have no advice for you as you have a female but wanted to welcome you to YT! I'm sure some of the more experienced members and those with females will let you know their opinions.
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02-08-2010, 06:42 PM | #3 |
I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member | We talked it over with the vet, and he wanted to wait until Joey had enough of his permanent teeth come in so that he could pull the remaining baby teeth. Yorkies have a hard time losing all their milk teeth on their own, and since they have to be put under, many vet like to do this at the same time. I don't know that much about females, I thought the latest research said before the first heat, but others will know more. Since Yorkies are prone to tartar and some start losing their permanent teeth at the age of three because of gum disease, I think it's really important to be diligent with dental care. Congrats on your new baby!
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02-08-2010, 06:43 PM | #4 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Crofton, MD, USA
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| Between 6-8 months depending on the teeeth...if you need any pulled, it's best to do it while they're already under for the spaying. |
02-08-2010, 06:52 PM | #5 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ridgewood, NYC
Posts: 32
| Oh, thats right I almost forgot about maybe needing teeth pulled. I've spent the past almost 2 years reading everything about Yorkies so I would be prepared when I got her, and as soon as I have her I forget it. It's cause shes too cute I can't think straight, she's snuggled on my lap right now. LOL. Another question, any opinions on pet insurance for medical care? |
02-08-2010, 07:41 PM | #6 | |
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02-08-2010, 11:44 PM | #7 | |
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You have to have pretty good credit for a care credit card? I got one! HAHAHAHA!!!
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02-08-2010, 11:51 PM | #8 |
www.yorkierescue.com Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas & Orange County
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| Oh yeah, I didn't even answer your question. about 6-8 months, but some yorkies get their first heat early, some late. Uni didn't get her first cycle till 13 months! But make sure you don't spay during a heat, and make sure to get blood work done before hand too. You can check out the stickies in the health and diet forum about anesthesia protocol too.
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02-09-2010, 06:15 AM | #9 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Byron Center
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| I have a female and we had her neutered at 6 months and also had the last of her baby teeth pulled. She only had to have 3 pulled. But, I was told to have her neutered before she went into heat.
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02-09-2010, 06:25 AM | #10 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Weymouth, Ma
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| I had my little one done at 6 months , she did great and had already lost her baby teeth on her own.
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02-09-2010, 08:49 AM | #11 | |
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02-09-2010, 08:58 AM | #12 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Weymouth, Ma
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| Pet Plan , Embrace and one other cover genetic as well as broken bones.. here is an article for an interesting read.. I have Embrace and I am glad I have it... http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...rifaj-dvm.html
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02-09-2010, 11:22 AM | #13 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Seattle, WA
Posts: 15
| I enrolled mine with pet insurance earlier last year and I have had a great experience with it thus far. I signed up with Trupanion pet insurance and they offer full coverage, they pay 90% of the vet bill, their premiums don't increase with the pets age, and they cover congenital and hereditary problems. It has already paid for itself since he got really sick and needed surgery a few months ago and all his meds were paid for. I don't even want to think about what I would have done if I couldn't afford all that on my own. I got reimbursed within a few days for it all and it was stress free. Trupanion covers all diagnostic tests, surgeries/procedures, and medications 90%, and also emergency vet visits and specialists. I have found that some other pet insurance companies are more restrictive on how much they pay if you go to specialists. If you are shopping around, I would definitely recommend avoiding routine coverage (regular exams, vaccines, etc), because you are just paying the costs through higher premiums thus not saving any money, but in most cases, losing money. I believe that pet insurance is definitely a good idea, even more so for puppies and kittens. You never know when they will get into an accident, or get sick all of a sudden. Definitely worth the peace of mind. A really great site I found for unbiased reviews while reading up on pet insurance is (www.petinsurancereview.com) Source(s): Pet Insurance by Trupanion - Dog and Cat Pet Health Insurance
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02-09-2010, 11:50 AM | #14 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: BC, Canada
Posts: 225
| We are waiting to spay Eva until after her first heat. We came to this decision after a lot of reading and learning. There are benefits and risks both ways, we chose to trust nature and let her fully mature first. It is a decision you need to just research and then go with your gut. Good luck with your decision.
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02-09-2010, 02:42 PM | #15 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ridgewood, NYC
Posts: 32
| Thanks for all the great advice. |
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