To neuter or not to neuter.... - YorkieTalk.com Forums

yorkiedorky · 08-23-2013, 06:17 PM

That is the question...

My little baby, Guido is almost 10 months old. He's pretty good about going potty outside, but he occasionally lifts his leg around the house. My parents have 2 yorkies. (1 male/1 female) When we go downt o their house he has an OBSESSION with mounting their MALE dog...

He also tries to mark his territory around their house. I suppose it is a dominance thing...

I know it is a very standard proceedure but I am a worried mommy about putting my baby under anesthesia. He is a little guy and only weighs about 3.5lbs. Any suggestions?

yorkiedorky · 08-23-2013, 06:22 PM

This is Guido

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yorkiedorky · 08-23-2013, 06:24 PM

a couple more pics

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Maximo · 08-23-2013, 06:26 PM

I vote for neutering. Anesthesia is my least favorite thing to do to my guys, but the statistics are very good. Be sure to do pre-op bloodwork and review the anesthesia protocol with your vet. Many people here have had their tiny Yorkies neutered/spayed.

Keep in mind that dental cleanings with anesthesia will eventually be necessary.

I chose to neuter my boys because I believe the health benefits outweigh the risks. The potential lifestyle benefits also outweigh the risks. Intact males are more likely to run in search of females in heat -- and many die getting hit by cars. There is no guarantee, but neutered males are less likely to mark and hump.

Best wishes in making your decision.

Maximo · 08-23-2013, 07:50 PM

I didn't see your posts with pics earlier . . . Guido is a beautiful boy! Absolutely adorable.

107barney · 08-23-2013, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Maximo

I vote for neutering. Anesthesia is my least favorite thing to do to my guys, but the statistics are very good. Be sure to do pre-op bloodwork and review the anesthesia protocol with your vet. Many people here have had their tiny Yorkies neutered/spayed.

Keep in mind that dental cleanings with anesthesia will eventually be necessary.

I chose to neuter my boys because I believe the health benefits outweigh the risks. The potential lifestyle benefits also outweigh the risks. Intact males are more likely to run in search of females in heat -- and many die getting hit by cars. There is no guarantee, but neutered males are less likely to mark and hump.

Best wishes in making your decision.

I agree! Anesthesia is so safe these days that I just don't worry about it. I have a high risk older dog and even she is up and down without a problem. You might want to take a look at the sticky on anesthesia so you know if your vet is using the safest gas anesthetic and whether your dog will be monitored during the procedure. Good luck!

CouversMom · 08-23-2013, 08:44 PM

I am another vote for neutering Guido. Nowadays, anesthesia is very safe. Just make sure your vet is using the safest one for your pup, and he should do great!

lovespandp · 08-23-2013, 08:49 PM

I agree with Kristin, Cathy and Michelle!!

Guido is so adorable! I love Yorkie females, but it seems I've been seeing a lot of handsome/ cute males lately! I just love the boys.

yorkiedorky · 08-23-2013, 09:35 PM

Thanks everyone! How do I know what the safest anesthetic gas is?

lovespandp · 08-23-2013, 09:42 PM

This is a pretty interesting read.. It explains a lot!!

Anesthesia In Your Dog And Cat

Marhcarter · 08-23-2013, 09:43 PM

I also vote for neuter. Here is the sticky about anesthesia.
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...-protocol.html

OBTW, Guido is adorable!!!!

MomtoJasper · 08-23-2013, 10:02 PM

Guido is soooo cute!!

I had my Jasper neutered last month at 3.2 lbs. I was also a nervous wreck. They also did his dental and he did GREAT!! I had my YT family to help me through the day of pacing and through the night of questions after he came home. All in all, I am glad I did it and it is now behind us.

Verbena · 08-24-2013, 04:24 AM

Galen was 3.5 lbs when he was neutered and had his puppy teeth pulled. He did great. Just make sure they do test before putting him under

JakesMom · 08-24-2013, 06:00 AM

I have 3 male dogs and they were all neutered. I do notice that my 2 year old sometimes still lifts his leg in the house

jeane · 08-24-2013, 06:07 AM

I had morgan neutered at 6 months old and his baby teeth that he retained pulled at the same time and he did wonderful// the vet kept him overnight but it never even slowed him down a bit

08-23-2013, 06:17 PM	#1
yorkiedorky Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 71 Blog Entries: 1	To neuter or not to neuter.... That is the question... My little baby, Guido is almost 10 months old. He's pretty good about going potty outside, but he occasionally lifts his leg around the house. My parents have 2 yorkies. (1 male/1 female) When we go downt o their house he has an OBSESSION with mounting their MALE dog... He also tries to mark his territory around their house. I suppose it is a dominance thing... I know it is a very standard proceedure but I am a worried mommy about putting my baby under anesthesia. He is a little guy and only weighs about 3.5lbs. Any suggestions? __________________ Guido Mia

08-23-2013, 06:22 PM	#2
yorkiedorky Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 71 Blog Entries: 1	This is Guido View image: IMG 0921 __________________ Guido Mia

08-23-2013, 06:24 PM	#3
yorkiedorky Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 71 Blog Entries: 1	a couple more pics View image: IMG 0919 View image: IMG 0918 __________________ Guido Mia

08-23-2013, 06:26 PM	#4
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,047	I vote for neutering. Anesthesia is my least favorite thing to do to my guys, but the statistics are very good. Be sure to do pre-op bloodwork and review the anesthesia protocol with your vet. Many people here have had their tiny Yorkies neutered/spayed. Keep in mind that dental cleanings with anesthesia will eventually be necessary. I chose to neuter my boys because I believe the health benefits outweigh the risks. The potential lifestyle benefits also outweigh the risks. Intact males are more likely to run in search of females in heat -- and many die getting hit by cars. There is no guarantee, but neutered males are less likely to mark and hump. Best wishes in making your decision. __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

08-23-2013, 07:50 PM	#5
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,047	I didn't see your posts with pics earlier . . . Guido is a beautiful boy! Absolutely adorable. __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

08-23-2013, 08:44 PM	#7
CouversMom and Khloe Mae's too! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 14,732	I am another vote for neutering Guido. Nowadays, anesthesia is very safe. Just make sure your vet is using the safest one for your pup, and he should do great! __________________ Michelle- mommy to Couver and Khloe Mae! http://yorkiehavenrescue.com/

08-23-2013, 08:49 PM	#8
lovespandp ♥Momma's Bambino♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 10,026	I agree with Kristin, Cathy and Michelle!! Guido is so adorable! I love Yorkie females, but it seems I've been seeing a lot of handsome/ cute males lately! I just love the boys. __________________ "People with nothing to hide don't usually feel the need to say so."

08-23-2013, 09:35 PM	#9
yorkiedorky Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 71 Blog Entries: 1	Thanks everyone! How do I know what the safest anesthetic gas is? __________________ Guido Mia

08-23-2013, 09:42 PM	#10
lovespandp ♥Momma's Bambino♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 10,026	This is a pretty interesting read.. It explains a lot!! Anesthesia In Your Dog And Cat __________________ "People with nothing to hide don't usually feel the need to say so."

08-23-2013, 09:43 PM	#11
Marhcarter ♡Huey's Human♡ Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ringgold, Ga Posts: 3,333	I also vote for neuter. Here is the sticky about anesthesia. http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...-protocol.html OBTW, Guido is adorable!!!! __________________ Huey's mom, Marilyn :When a day starts & ends with puppy kisses, I can handle anything that comes in between! Last edited by Marhcarter; 08-23-2013 at 09:44 PM.

08-23-2013, 10:02 PM	#12
MomtoJasper Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Munford, Tennessee, USA Posts: 1,598 Blog Entries: 2	Guido is soooo cute!! I had my Jasper neutered last month at 3.2 lbs. I was also a nervous wreck. They also did his dental and he did GREAT!! I had my YT family to help me through the day of pacing and through the night of questions after he came home. All in all, I am glad I did it and it is now behind us. __________________ Steph & Jasper

08-24-2013, 04:24 AM	#13
Verbena Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: with my flying monkeys Posts: 15,620 Blog Entries: 7	Galen was 3.5 lbs when he was neutered and had his puppy teeth pulled. He did great. Just make sure they do test before putting him under __________________ Teri . . . Galen Jameson Frazier Seraphina Luna Rosencrantz, Saber Tooth Tiger, Pussy Willow Pandora Guildenstern

08-24-2013, 06:00 AM	#14
JakesMom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Nesconset, NY USA Posts: 187 Blog Entries: 2	I have 3 male dogs and they were all neutered. I do notice that my 2 year old sometimes still lifts his leg in the house

08-24-2013, 06:07 AM	#15
jeane Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: montana Posts: 2,945	I had morgan neutered at 6 months old and his baby teeth that he retained pulled at the same time and he did wonderful// the vet kept him overnight but it never even slowed him down a bit