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10-16-2006, 11:07 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: West Virginia
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| A question on neutering Hi everyone.... My little Skittles now weighs 4.7 lbs. he was born on June 30, 2006...the vet I go to said he could be neutered anytime now. Should I have him neutered now or should I waited. He is 15 weeks as of today. And is there any place to get a discount on having them neutered? I don't know what is the best thing to have done neuter or not to neuter. Thank you, Debbie |
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10-16-2006, 11:25 AM | #2 |
I Love My Lil' Punkin's Donating Member | Usually they are neutered at around 6 months. If you are not planing on using him as a stud (for breeding) I would definitely have him neutered. Un-neutered males "mark"...which is not a pleasant thing Also, I know neutering/spaying your pets can get expensive, but I honestly wouldn't be worrying about trying to find a discount Since our babies are so little, we need to make sure that we use the best vets around to have ANY type of surgical procedures done on our precious little ones Choose the vet that you trust the most, and make sure that they use GAS to put him to sleep versus injecting them with an anesthesia. P.S.- It is a good idea to have complete blood work done on your baby before putting them under for surgery, just to make sure that there are no underlying problems
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10-16-2006, 11:56 AM | #3 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: West Virginia
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| What I meant by a discount wasn't meant just anyone was going to do the surgery. I was meaning maybe coupons to help that would make the cost a little easier on the pocket. No way would I just let anyone do surgery on my baby. And I don't plan on using him for stud service. |
10-16-2006, 12:03 PM | #4 | |
I Love My Lil' Punkin's Donating Member | Quote:
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10-16-2006, 12:05 PM | #5 | |
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Some vets will neuter earlier than 6 months, but tradition is to do it around 6 months old. It's up to you. I'd talk more to your vet about his/her reasons for doing it early. Also, make sure that wherever you go to get his neuter done they use isofluorine or sevofluorine as an anesthesia. It's the same kind that is used on humans and your puppy will come out of surgery much quicker.
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10-16-2006, 12:08 PM | #6 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: West Virginia
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| LOL I haven't heard of it either but thought I would give it a try. I am going to get him neutered just wondering if having it done at his age would it be too soon? |
10-16-2006, 12:16 PM | #7 | |
I Love My Lil' Punkin's Donating Member | Quote:
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10-18-2006, 07:39 AM | #8 |
YT Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sewell, NJ
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| Go onto friendsofanimals.org you can get a spay/neuter cert. Check with your vet and see if they take them, mine does. |
10-18-2006, 07:45 AM | #9 |
I heart Hootie & Hobbs Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA
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| The benefits of neutering far outweigh the benefits of not neutering. I got Hobbs neutered at 5 months old. He still squats to pee and he has never humped anything. I think the earlier, the better if you want to keep him squatting to pee and if you want to prevent humping. |
10-18-2006, 07:45 AM | #10 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: West Virginia
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| Thanks so much I am going to check and see if the vet takes them. Every little bit helps. |
10-18-2006, 07:48 AM | #11 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: West Virginia
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| Well there is only one vet near here that will accept that cert. I don't want to take my baby to several vets. Best to stay with one. |
10-18-2006, 07:50 AM | #12 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: West Virginia
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| Yes I am going to get Skittles neutered soon as I can. As of right now I lost my grandma so I am going home for a few days. |
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