Is Neutering Necessary?

[ababy42693]

Just wanted to ask around because today I was told by the vet it needed to be done as a preventative measure, not just to keep him from reproducing. I was planning on not neutering but if it's a concern in yorkies then that's different. Also has anyone had trouble with not losing baby teeth? They said they could remove them and neuter him while they did that, but he's just over 6 months and still losing teeth. Right now I'm going to wait a few weeks and see if they fall out and go from there. I'm slightly worried they are just trying to get more money. Thoughts?

[Jkpal]

You absolutely want to neuter your little guy as it's better for him overall--health wise and also because, as it was once explained to me, it is far more unnatural for a dog who is intact, but never allowed to breed than it is to have them neutered or spayed...And if the procedure is done while they're still puppies, they never know any other way of being! It's all good!

[tb98rock]

I'd say do it but it's not necessary like yea there's cancer and such that CAN or not occur like many diseases for your dog and it'll prevent accidental breeding, some of the aggression males tend to have, less marking (my boy started right before neutering at 8 months) and so much more. My boy also had no choice since his balls never dropped they were inside him so he HAD to. It is 100% up to you though

[ababy42693]

Thanks guys, just wanted to make sure. I know it sounds a little silly but I'm just paranoid. And I don't want my baby to go through surgery. Yup I'm a worry wart lol.

[Jkpal]

Oh, hey!!! I totally get that--absolutely. Common consensus is that it's much easier on them to have surgery while they're young...Not that that helps...I am totally unnerved by anything out of the ordinary when it comes to Piper, really! I usually pray non-stop and pace like the dickens!!!

[tb98rock]

He'll bounce back and be hisself in a few weeks to a month tops (my babe found a way to pick the stitches so it took him a while) make sure he's coned and if you feel bad by diapers put them on backwards and cut a pee pee and tail hole on it!

[gemy]

Originally Posted by ababy42693

Just wanted to ask around because today I was told by the vet it needed to be done as a preventative measure, not just to keep him from reproducing. I was planning on not neutering but if it's a concern in yorkies then that's different. Also has anyone had trouble with not losing baby teeth? They said they could remove them and neuter him while they did that, but he's just over 6 months and still losing teeth. Right now I'm going to wait a few weeks and see if they fall out and go from there. I'm slightly worried they are just trying to get more money. Thoughts?

Neutering a male is not Necessary health wise. It is how ever the position most vets endorse. As more and more research studies come in there is less evidence of physical health benefits for the males in particular. Vets I do not think want more money but do endorse neutering for one reason ---- the male dogs can't reproduce.

Now here is why I think you should seriously considering neutering once he is old enough 8mths old at least You will not be able as the owner to contribute to accidental breedings and the important point here as opposed to other breeds there are no extant studies on Yorkies or toy breeds that show some serious health concerns with neutering a matured male. There are studies how-ever that show some very serious concerns with neutering or spaying in Rottweilers, Goldens, Viszlas GSD,etc.

Neutering will not necessarily stop marking or correct aggression or correct roaming behaviours - for these are behaviours that can only be controlled with proper training.

[Lilah Charm]

I read that in Norway it is required to have a specific medical need approved by a veterinarian to spay or neuter your dog. I thought that was interesting and would love to read more about it. There are higher risks of certain cancers of course but that is because you can't get body part cancers without certain body parts I would assume? It sounds like they have a much higher instance of dog to dog injuries though- agin, just a random internet article I read, who knows what is true on the internet anymore.

[Jordie0587]

It depends on size for me, if he's teeny I would maybe pass, with my large dogs, I'm not a fan because of the risks.... deadly, mostly untreatable and hard to catch cancers. With small dogs it's less of a concern because they don't grow at the same rate.

As a non-yorkie person, I say do it. If nothing else, it will make him less tempting for unscrupulous people who might steal him to breed and will eliminate the roaming instinct looking for a female.

[gemy]

Originally Posted by Lilah Charm

I read that in Norway it is required to have a specific medical need approved by a veterinarian to spay or neuter your dog. I thought that was interesting and would love to read more about it. There are higher risks of certain cancers of course but that is because you can't get body part cancers without certain body parts I would assume? It sounds like they have a much higher instance of dog to dog injuries though- agin, just a random internet article I read, who knows what is true on the internet anymore.

This might be the article you are referring to.

Norwegians believe spaying or neutering a dog is cruel | Jennifer Margulis It says she is a Phd.

Spaying and Neutering | Angry Vet

Health Benefits and Risks of Spaying and Neutering Dogs | petMD And another vets take on the question.

[TiffanyandTeddy]

Teddy is 16 months old and he's not neutered. He doesn't mark, doesn't hump, and doesn't have aggression toward other intact males. (I got lucky?) I have thought about neutering him when he's 2 as I worry about surgeries too.

[gemy]

Originally Posted by TiffanyandTeddy

Teddy is 16 months old and he's not neutered. He doesn't mark, doesn't hump, and doesn't have aggression toward other intact males. (I got lucky?) I have thought about neutering him when he's 2 as I worry about surgeries too.

I do performance sports with my dogs and have taken opportunities to do workshops and training for the canine athlete. Overwhelmingly the participants have intact animals. This theory that an intact dog is more aggressive is not borne out by many studies that have looked at it. In fact and not surprisingly the dog to dog aggression we have experienced usually (but not always) comes from neutered or spayed dogs. I also think aggression is more breed specific than their s or n status.

I don;t think you got lucky I just think this is normal, My males intact do not mark in the house even when my female is in heat. Although it is not pleasant when my female goes into heat. And requires a huge amount of time and supervision to avoid unplanned matings. I would NOT recommend this for the average pet owner. That being keeping intact both male and female dogs in the house.

I think that if you want to neuter him you can and couple the operation with a dental For a Yorkie I would be more worried about dental disease than any rare form of cancer from having an intact male.

[patchesmom10]

I would have Chewie neutered. Mac's baby teeth wouldn't come out either they pulled at same time, he bounced back next day.

[Yorkiemom1]

My opinion is for you to wait until the pup is at least 8 months old....his growth plates will be matured and bones will have stopped growing....he is a "full growed boy!" by that age, and neutering him at that point in time will not have a negative effect on growth patterns. If you get him neutered BEFORE he begins to mark his territory, chances are better than great he will continue to pee like a little girl and will not hike his leg to pee! Have extra teeth removed during the surgery....that is what is normally done, and if you wait until closer to 8 months old, you may not have as many teeth that need to be removed!

And of course, a neutered/spayed Yorkie's value to a thief, plummets once they are no longer able to be used as baby producing machines! They will still be targeted simply because of the breed value, but because they can not reproduce, THAT option for making money is eliminated, and the value for a yorkie that is not able to make money by reproducing, is cut drastically....a thief can only ask about 1/4 of the value/price they would demand otherwise.

[gemy]

Judi just how prevalent is it in Texas? I never hear of stolen dogs here in Toronto - but we have lots of wackos that like to bloody well poison dogs Two instances just last week.