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11-11-2010, 01:45 PM | #16 |
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| It is really best to neuter him. there are risks with surgery, but there are also risks with not having him neutered. Eight pounds is not all that small. I think there is greater risk if they are under 4 pounds. My little guy has a heart murmur and they neutered him and it went fine. just have them do the blood work first. |
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11-11-2010, 01:58 PM | #17 |
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| Thank you all so very much!! I just wanted to say thank you all so very much reading what you all have posted has put my mind at such an ease!! The reason that I even ask about this subject is... My sister has a golden lab whom is neutered, and Nicky just LOVES her!! I mean REALLY REALLY LOVES her!! Which I find odd since she doesn't go into heat any more, why he is SOOOOO attracted to her!! I keep thinking that in time he will get sick of it and just stop. My mom and sister keep telling me that once he gets fixed he will stop humping or TRYING to hump her, he doesn't CONSTANTLY go after her, but he is ALWAYS either licking her face, her ears or sniffing her butt!! I heard that once they stop doing that they don't after they are fixed, I guess each dog is different. I guess I still need to be thinking about what route to take. I have to do what is best for my baby!! Thank you all for your heartfelt advice, it is greatly appricated!!
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11-11-2010, 02:10 PM | #18 |
YT 2000 Club Donating Member | On the subject of neutering, I agree get the pre op blood work done. There are also pros and cons to neutering too early, before growth plates close. But your boy is 2yrs old growth plates closed, a healthy eight pounds! My unneutered male Yorkie absolutely loves my neutered male Maine Coone Cat - go figure, he leaves alone my un neutered female BRT (Except when she is in heat). My unneutered male BRT absolutely loves a neutered female border collie and has for 4yrs now lol. There is just no accounting at times for male tastes lol The neutering may or may not stop your boy's interest in the female, and it may or it may not stop marking in the house. But it is the right thing to do. You won't need to worry about him accidentally impregnating a female, and it may keep him closer to home. go for it. Get the pre op blood work done first though
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11-11-2010, 02:31 PM | #19 |
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| I totally understand your worries. My little girl Shadow is going in to be spayed tomorrow morning. She's 6 lbs, 6 months old. We've always had our dogs spayed so I should be a pro, but I've never had a little dog. We've had retrievers and a Viszla, all on the big side. I know I will be a wreck until this is all over, but I really feel it's for the best. But I certainly don't think you HAVE to neuter him even if you don't want to breed him. Whatever you decide, best of luck. |
11-11-2010, 02:38 PM | #20 |
YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Magnolia, DE
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| I completely understand your fears. My Tink had her surgery today and I was a nervous wreck waiting for the vet to call. I knew I wanted to get her spayed though for her good health and protection. I think if you trust your vet, and get all the pre-op lab work done, it will help ease your fears a little. My girl only weighs 4 pounds and she did fine. |
11-11-2010, 03:08 PM | #21 | |
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While there are risks to any surgery, there are risks to inaction as well. Best of luck with your decision. I also agree with the poster who suggested making sure you have an excellent vet.
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11-11-2010, 03:17 PM | #22 |
YT 2000 Club Member | I had my 4 pound toy poodle spayed at 7 months and Tucker was done at 4.5 months and at that time he was 5 pounds, both had baby teeth removed and both were fine. If you do choose to have him fixed just make sure you have preblood done to rule out any issue that you may not know about.
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11-11-2010, 03:18 PM | #23 |
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| Neutering is not as invasive a surgery as spaying. There is a bit less risk therefore. Pre-op blood work can discover kidney or liver issues, too. The risks of not neutering a male include the possibility of testicular and prostate cancer later in life. The need for pre-op blood work is because the drugs used go through the kidney and liver. Anesthesia is also necessary to have your dogs teeth cleaned. This is something that is absolutely necessary to his health and well-being and should be done on an annual basis. The deposits of tartar may lead to complications such as gum disease, gingivitis or periodontal disease. He may also suffer from dental abscesses and lose teeth. Also, the bacteria from the dog's mouth may enter the dog's body and cause heart, kidney or liver problems. There is more to owning a pet than just love. You also take on the responsibility for his long-term health and welfare. Risks are part of life in just about every aspect.
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11-11-2010, 06:47 PM | #24 | |
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I am glad that I read all of the posts to see how much encouragement that was given regarding spay and neutering. In all actuality a neuter is a very quick procedure and lasts about 15 minutes or so. It's also the perfect time to have a very through dental exam while under anesthesia. Good luck with whatever your decision is regarding neutering your little guy.
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11-11-2010, 06:53 PM | #25 |
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| I agree with everyone else. It would be a perfect time to go ahead and get his teeth thoroughly cleaned and check for any bad ones. Since they usually have to put them under for dental cleaning you won't have to worry about putting him under again for awhile. You'll be able to do both procedures at once. That makes you a very good mama!
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11-11-2010, 07:45 PM | #26 |
YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Irvine, PA
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| I just LOVE this place!! Thank you all so VERY VERY much!! It is all greatly appriciated. I am enjoying all your info and imput into my BIG HUGE dession, that I have to make!! It makes me feel better that some of your babies whom are smaller made it through ok and I do know that females have a lot more involved, I have had cats in the past that were female that we had neutered, I was worried then too!! My baby is NEVER out of my site when we are out side and I never ever let him roam free, just for the fear of him running to the street and getting hit! I still have a lot of thinking to do!!
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11-11-2010, 08:04 PM | #27 | |
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11-11-2010, 08:25 PM | #28 |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Jersey Shore
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| I have six. Five girls and one boy. My girls are spayed and my boy neutered. All came out of it fine. My youngest is a tiny. She weighs 2.5 pounds full grown. She's almost a year and half now. I had her done around six months old because we were hoping she'd grow some. She was only 2 lbs. when she was spayed. I was a nervous wreck, but she did fine. The main thing is to be sure of what kind of anastisia they are using. There is a safer, more expensive one and then the other that is not reccomended, especially for small dogs. I forget what the safe one is, maybe someone on here will know. My vet used the best and safest and he told me with my tiny that there were precautions they took especially with tiny ones, but as with all surgeries you really want to have the blood work done etc. and with a boy especially it is so much easier it really is. Spay and neutering really does add years to their lives. It helps to prevent their chances of cancer etc. I think the good outweighs the bad. Good Luck. Elaine |
11-11-2010, 08:55 PM | #29 |
Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mississippi
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| There are pros and cons to neutering and they should be considered. If you're having no behavior issues due to his being intact and you have good control over him, then I would think that most of your concerns would be health related. Here's a link that provides some info on the health risks and benefits of neutering..... Health Risks and Benefits Associated with Spay/Neuter in Dogs You will find similar info if you do a google search along the lines of 'risks and benefits of spaying and neutering dogs'. The other thing to consider is the risks of the procedure. Pre-op bloodwork and the use of a safe anesthesia will minimize those risks. Here's a link to a sticky here at YT that goes over anesthesia protocols.... http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...-protocol.html
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11-11-2010, 09:28 PM | #30 |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member | Angie, I think you've gotten really good input here. I would go along with the point of having the full blood panel to make sure there is no organ involvement precluding using anesthesia. Whatever decision you make, it is yours to make and everyone gave you the pros and cons. Good luck in your decision making. |
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