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a little rant I feel like all the unwanted pregnancies give intact dogs a bad name. I mean, of course things happen...but if I am doing EVERYTHING right in my home, and taking the precautionary steps while out of my home (harness/leash, carrying, keeping away from females) why should I be punished if I dont want an unnecessary procedure done. I've set up an appointment for Thursday, but I cant help but feel like I am going to regret it forever.:( |
It is sad. There are benefits to neutering but also risks. It is very difficult to be so careful (and there are no guarantees). But...don't feel forced into this. It is your choice.:) |
I promise you won't regret it. As I said before, you really are doing Joey a service by taking away his drive that he is not allowed to satisfy. Nothing else will change. I neutered Shelby-Dale when he was 2 1/2 years old and I was so worried something about him would change. NOTHING changed. He is still the same dog he was...no personality changes at all. If you go into it feeling bad and making a big deal about it, Joey will sense that. He might react to that and that can change him. Make sure you act like it's just all in a day's routine for him. He'll be fine if you do that :) With that said, I agree with Crystal..don't feel you have to do it because you are being forced to do so. |
I do feel forced...everyone that I have this convo with tells me I "have" to get it done.. |
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I had Tibbe neutered as an only dog for three reasons: #1) to keep him from constantly feeling frustrated and needing to mate #2) to keep him from wanting to urine mark in the house and #3) to keep him from accidentally impregnating a little female should something ever happen that he was lost or I died, was disabled and he moved on to another home or any of the things that can happen that can perpetuate the over-breeding of dogs in this country(Tibbe has conformation faults and should not pass those along). I felt that as a dog-lover, it would be best for my baby, the cleanliness of my home and good for all dogs in the long run to have one less intact male. Things could go wrong in your dog's surgery but you know from the statistics that this surgery is performed successfully every hour of every day in this world with very few bad outcomes. The good so outweighs the bad that most of us leave our babies off for the surgery with apprehension, dread and worry but still the abiding faith that it will more than likely turn out well and in the long run, the dog will be far better off. |
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This is a good read: Animal Reproduction. American College of Theriogenologists You have time to make a decision. there is no need to rush. |
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I was just reading the other night about a new form of neutering that does not require surgery. It is fairly new here in the states, but apparently it has been around a little while in Japan and other places overseas. It is called "Zeutering" and is done with zinc injections,which render the dog sterile, as zinc kills off sperm. I don't know how to link to the article, but I'm sure you can Google it. Maybe you can see if this is available to you. |
I definitely wouldn't feel forced... But here are the reasons I chose to neuter my male: 1. It prevents testicular cancer 2. Makes them far less likely to roam or fight 3. Reduces the risk of prostate cancer 4. Reduces the desire for him to mark in the house 5. Stops the desire for them to hump or mate with other dogs 6. I have believe in reducing the overpopulation of unwanted animals by choosing to not contribute to it Good luck in your decision. I have made mine, but I definitely do not think you should be 'forced' into neutering if you think it's best to keep your male intact. |
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I have 2 females and they are not spayed. people are always telling me to get them spayed. but when im ready I will. as of right now im looking into it but im not ready. I have so many worries. |
We didn't get Laddy done until we got Kyra because he was never around unfixed females. Make up your own mind on this, or you wont be happy about it. |
I just got my Beaumont (Biewer with all the fancy German paperwork) snipped a few months ago at age 5.5 months. I was really conflicted too. But that little bas**d lifted his leg on my designer bed and it was all I could do not to rip them off myself. I think you will know when the time is right. |
Yorkie babies are usually 3 to 4 ounces at birth. It is very easy to loose a baby at birth or within the first few days if you do not know what you are doing. Somehow it sounds so easy but when you end up at the vets with a C section at 2 AM and get a huge bill or you loose your Mama or babies or both, then it won't seem like such a good idea. Males that are not neutered can start to mark around your house. In my experience contact with a female that hasn't been spayed can trigger this habit and it is almost impossible to stop it once they start. I am not a vet but they tell us that a male that is not used for breeding is more apt to develop cancer. They have laser surgery now that leaves a minimal incision. |
As someone who like you didn't initially want to get my dogs neutered It turned out that it is better for the dog in the long run Dogs are animals who go by instinct and physiology when it comes to their behavior when dogs eventually have their hormone changes ..... their behavior will change sometimes very strikingly so ..... my Zach started humping everything to the point where it was really bothering him If you want a pet and you are not going to be breeding your dogs these hormone induced behaviors will just be an influence that you don't need |
Hi Rebecca, It is ok wait. I know it can be a difficult decision. You have been here long enough to know I am pro spay and neuter. BUT it is still a one on one thing. Mandiesmom has some very good points. My reasons for encouraging spay/ neuter are simple. 1. health benefits, 2. no risk of unwanted pregnancy or puppies, 3. lowers sex drive and obsession to mate. 4. IMO males mark less, 5. IMO less aggression issues with both sexes( the last two are only my opinion not medical facts) My Vet suggests waiting until the dog is sexually mature and reached adult size. |
Tibbe was neutered at about 12 or 13 months of age just as he was starting to hike his leg a little outside. I don't think the surgery changed him at all as far as the way he acts and his spunk and activity level but I do know that he is no humper, doesn't mark in the house ever and doesn't seem to ever think of the urge to breed. Even when around a female in estrus, he's not hyperexcited or anything. I so very glad to be able to avoid the urge to mark in the house!!! I did once have a little intact male dog that marked everywhere and it was an awful smell, no matter how much I cleaned, soaped and steamed, etc., - it is a hard odor to get out and when it was damp, I would seem to smell it and go and clean and clean the areas some more. Finally just replaced the table and the couch he marked on one end and I never could seem to get free of the odor. I'm very grateful not to have to deal with that and I think neutering Tibbe really helped him stay free of the urge to mark. |
I'm sorry you feel pressured, it is your decision and yours alone. I had Henri neutered when he was 8 months and there was no change in him. He is still a happy little energetic thing who every now and then still feels the need to assert his dominance over a pillow :P I was worried about if I made the right decision too but he actually seemed happier afterwards. It is your decision, please don't feel forced or pressured, either way I'm sure Joey will be fine :) |
Tomorrow is the big day. I am a huge tard and thought I was off work...but at least I get off at a decent time so I will be home with him after. My hub will be home with him all day and I have instructed his big sister (Carley) to leave him alone until hes better. |
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Praying all goes well and you have peace of mind!! Hang in there ;) |
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