Neutering Question!!!

[Brutus'mama]

Brutus will be 6 months in two days and he's getting neutered July 6th. He's not humping or marking so I'm hoping he'll control himself until then! He still has a lot of baby teeth and today I noticed the bottom were a little loose but I don't know if the vet is going to pull them that day.

It's expensive where I am to get him done. I believe it's costing me a little over $300!

[luzangela428]

Brutus' Mom..check out the friends of animals website and put your zipcode..and see if your vet is affilated..then you can buy the certificate for $65.00 and get the spaying/neutering done by the vet you trust...if not OUCH!!!! $300.00 is alot of money

[rrosenberry]

Originally Posted by luzangela428

Brutus' Mom..check out the friends of animals website and put your zipcode..and see if your vet is affilated..then you can buy the certificate for $65.00 and get the spaying/neutering done by the vet you trust...if not OUCH!!!! $300.00 is alot of money

you are right,, they have coupons here also.. 25.oo off of spaying and 15.00 off for neutering.. I used one!
we get ours at the local dog pound.

[mzkim]

Originally Posted by luzangela428

In light of Maximus "hump..hump..humping"...I was wondering how old did everybody get their yorkies neutered?..I was told by my vet 4-6 months but then in the breeders paperwok it says 7-8 months as optimal?...what do you guys think..Maximus is 19 weeks, hasn't lost ANY teeth, weighs 4.5lbs, hasn't begun lifting his legs (still squats) and hasn't begun marking. Is humping just the beginning..should I call the vet and schedule a neutuering appointment? or should I wait as planned till the end of August/Early September that way I can be with him for almost a week after it is done. I trust you guys VERY much and just wanted to know what your experience has been with this...Thanks again...

This might help a little. Remy's breeder has some info on her site about early spaying/neutering. I hope this helps. She has cute puppies too!

Here is the link:
http://www.yorkies-r-us.com/

[Brutus'mama]

Originally Posted by luzangela428

Brutus' Mom..check out the friends of animals website and put your zipcode..and see if your vet is affilated..then you can buy the certificate for $65.00 and get the spaying/neutering done by the vet you trust...if not OUCH!!!! $300.00 is alot of money

Thanks for the info but of course my vet isn't on the list!

[luzangela428]

Thanks mzkim....I guess I won't wait...my poor baby ... I am sad for him

[chewysmom]

I just had Chewy at the vet and she told me it is adviseable to do it at 6 months and the only reason she would wait is to see if all his teeth come out. If not they will wait a little extra time because it's not good for too much anesthesia. Chhewy has humped a little, the other day I caught him with my son's monkey LOL BTW, I hear the laser is good and I think I'm gonna do it.

[luzangela428]

Yeah I want to find out about the laser...if my vet doesn't do it..I may just go somewhere else...that specializes in toy breeds and LASER...do you think that is wrong?

[JCarlson2004]

I had my Maltese Codie neutered at 8 months of age. I wanted to have him done when he was 6 months old but my mother got VERY sick around that time and I had to take a leave of absence from work and take care of her. So unfortunately Codie's surgery got post-poned for a while. Codie does hump things and I believe it was because I waited until he was 8 months old. He humps his favorite stuffed animal which is a GIANT Pug. He has also occassionally humped my mother's (his grandmother) leg - it's hysterical!!

[luzangela428]

Oh no!!!...lol..he doesn't have any stuffed animals at home EXCEPT a giant care bear everything else is a plush toy or a squeaky toy, bones, rope toys etc...but one shot at the monkey/bear and he was giving it a NIGHT TO REMEMBER ...and me the reddest face ever..lol...after hearing everyones opinions I will not wait..I wills schedule tommorrow

[chewysmom]

Originally Posted by luzangela428

Yeah I want to find out about the laser...if my vet doesn't do it..I may just go somewhere else...that specializes in toy breeds and LASER...do you think that is wrong?

No, it's not wrong. I told my vet I went to PETCO for the earlier vaccination and she was very supportive. My vet's office uses a laser for fixing and I can happily recommend her, Dr. Parr at Bide-a-Wee 212-532-5884. I think she is lovely and she will be fixing Chewy. You bring them in the morning and pick them up later, no overnight stays.

[Midge5353]

Originally Posted by Biddy's Mom

I have to wait for Tucker's testicle to drop (one has, but the othr has not). I would at least wait to see what happens with his teeth (I think around 6 months). You wouldn't want to put him under twice if you didn't have to. My vet said it was safe to wait up until a year.

I have to wait also with TJ. He is 3 months old and one of his testicles didn't drop yet either. Hopefully it will drop at 6 months so he can be neutered safely.

[luzangela428]

Originally Posted by chewysmom

No, it's not wrong. I told my vet I went to PETCO for the earlier vaccination and she was very supportive. My vet's office uses a laser for fixing and I can happily recommend her, Dr. Parr at Bide-a-Wee 212-532-5884. I think she is lovely and she will be fixing Chewy. You bring them in the morning and pick them up later, no overnight stays.

That I like...my vet and I are arguing over this fact!!!!..he is not crate tarined and I don't want him overnight where he is nervous, scared, looking for his mommy and in a strange crate!!..I will call..thanks..I will make the ride on a Sat. if possible

[Meg]

Interesting-- My breeder suggested 5 months, if the vet thought he was ready. She suggesting getting it taken care of well before any of the problems started.

I do have a question though (at the risk of sounding stupid) if they get neutered will they still lift their leg to pee. Or will he continure to squat?

[chewysmom]

Originally Posted by Meg

Interesting-- My breeder suggested 5 months, if the vet thought he was ready. She suggesting getting it taken care of well before any of the problems started.

I do have a question though (at the risk of sounding stupid) if they get neutered will they still lift their leg to pee. Or will he continure to squat?

Meg: You don't sound stupid and this is a very common question. My understanding is that the earlier they are neutered the better the chance is for continued squatting. I prefer the squatting because you can still use the wee pads