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slahey2000 · 12-12-2007, 11:53 AM

Hello! Linus is 6 months and scheduled to be neutered tomorrow. I'm having some last-minute anxiety because he only weighs 3.5 pounds, and it's scary to think about him being under anesthesia. Has anyone had their yorkie neutered or spayed weighing so little? Thanks.

livingdustmops · 12-12-2007, 12:47 PM

Yes, my little girl was just 3#'s and she did fine. I was lucky to be in the surgery room while it was going on but we did not have one problem.

kezza · 12-12-2007, 12:51 PM

I can sympathise with you, my Pixie is 6 months old and weighs a little under 2.5lbs and i'm too scared to even think about getting her spayed...and she will probably have to have some baby teeth out too but i'm holding out on that and hoping they all come out naturally.

Wylie's Mom · 12-12-2007, 01:52 PM

I feel your pain. I waited until Marcel was 10 mths old to neuter - and he weighed 2.75 pounds at the time - and did GREAT, bounced back immediately. But, yeah, I was nervous!

MyFairLacy · 12-12-2007, 02:05 PM

He should be fine. Over 2lbs should be safe. Just be sure an do the pre-op bloodwork and make sure your vet is familiar with tiny dogs

Yorkieluv · 12-12-2007, 03:49 PM

My maltese was 6 months old and 2.9 lbs when she was spayed, and she did fine

Oh, yes, and make sure they use GAS anesthetics like isoflourane or sevoflourane (sp?)

Bizzymammabee · 12-12-2007, 03:50 PM

He will be fine. Lulu was 2.5 lbs when I had her spayed.

kezza · 12-13-2007, 07:49 AM

alot of you are saying that your little ones under 3lbs did fine, so that is very reassuring to know..i think i will go in and see my vet after christmas.

Bizzymammabee · 12-13-2007, 08:21 AM

I do recommend having the blood work done prior to the surgery. I think honestly it's about how strong your dog is that goes a long way. Lulu was a strong little girl and never had any hypoglycemic episodes etc so I wasn't worried.

12-12-2007, 11:53 AM	#1
slahey2000 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Boston Posts: 158	Too Little to Neuter? Hello! Linus is 6 months and scheduled to be neutered tomorrow. I'm having some last-minute anxiety because he only weighs 3.5 pounds, and it's scary to think about him being under anesthesia. Has anyone had their yorkie neutered or spayed weighing so little? Thanks.

12-12-2007, 12:47 PM	#2
livingdustmops Princess Poop A Lot Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,728	Yes, my little girl was just 3#'s and she did fine. I was lucky to be in the surgery room while it was going on but we did not have one problem. __________________ Cindy & The Rescued Gang Puppies Are Not Products!

12-12-2007, 12:51 PM	#3
kezza Lovin my Pixie Pooh Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. Posts: 3,510	I can sympathise with you, my Pixie is 6 months old and weighs a little under 2.5lbs and i'm too scared to even think about getting her spayed...and she will probably have to have some baby teeth out too but i'm holding out on that and hoping they all come out naturally. __________________ This Little Girl Has Stolen My Heart! Every Dog Should Have a Tail To Tell.. "I'm a Yorkiestalker"!

12-12-2007, 01:52 PM	#4
Wylie's Mom Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 35,889 Blog Entries: 2	I feel your pain. I waited until Marcel was 10 mths old to neuter - and he weighed 2.75 pounds at the time - and did GREAT, bounced back immediately. But, yeah, I was nervous! __________________ ~ A friend told me I was delusional. I nearly fell off my unicorn. ~ °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° Ann \| Pfeiffer \| Marcel Verdel Purcell \| Wylie \| Artie °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨°

12-12-2007, 02:05 PM	#5
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	He should be fine. Over 2lbs should be safe. Just be sure an do the pre-op bloodwork and make sure your vet is familiar with tiny dogs __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.

12-12-2007, 03:49 PM	#6
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	My maltese was 6 months old and 2.9 lbs when she was spayed, and she did fine Oh, yes, and make sure they use GAS anesthetics like isoflourane or sevoflourane (sp?) __________________ Miko 's his Mommy

12-12-2007, 03:50 PM	#7
Bizzymammabee Luvs Lulu Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 6,931 Blog Entries: 1	He will be fine. Lulu was 2.5 lbs when I had her spayed. __________________ Lulu will always be in my heart

12-13-2007, 07:49 AM	#8
kezza Lovin my Pixie Pooh Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. Posts: 3,510	alot of you are saying that your little ones under 3lbs did fine, so that is very reassuring to know..i think i will go in and see my vet after christmas. __________________ This Little Girl Has Stolen My Heart! Every Dog Should Have a Tail To Tell.. "I'm a Yorkiestalker"!

12-13-2007, 08:21 AM	#9
Bizzymammabee Luvs Lulu Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 6,931 Blog Entries: 1	I do recommend having the blood work done prior to the surgery. I think honestly it's about how strong your dog is that goes a long way. Lulu was a strong little girl and never had any hypoglycemic episodes etc so I wasn't worried. __________________ Lulu will always be in my heart