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sugarbritches · 01-03-2009, 05:55 AM

I didnt realize they 'mark' i mean i have a full grown male uncut german shepherd and he doesnt mark. ???

Anyway, it sounds like 6-7 months is a good time. Im not the sort to put stuff off like this but it sure is hard thinking about it because i dont like that he has to be put under.

I guess i have almost 2 or 3 months before i have to really worry about it.

I saved my kiddo's teeth, so I can imagine probably saving furkid teeth too LOL

Nancy1999 · 01-03-2009, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by sugarbritches

I didnt realize they 'mark' i mean i have a full grown male uncut german shepherd and he doesnt mark. ???

Anyway, it sounds like 6-7 months is a good time. Im not the sort to put stuff off like this but it sure is hard thinking about it because i dont like that he has to be put under.

I guess i have almost 2 or 3 months before i have to really worry about it.

I saved my kiddo's teeth, so I can imagine probably saving furkid teeth too LOL

Not all males mark, but neutering gets rid of the extra testosterone associated with marking. While the testicles make the bulk of it, the body makes some testosterone in both males and females, (some females mark.) Some dogs never mark until they get around other dogs, either a male or female, and this brings out the testosterone, and the need to "mark" their territory.

I saved the baby teeth too!

tranp · 01-15-2009, 10:29 PM

my 9-month-old puppy just been neutered , & had four teeth pulled today

Nancy1999 · 01-16-2009, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by tranp

my 9-month-old puppy just been neutered , & had four teeth pulled today

Hope the little guy is doing well, he should feel better in a couple of days, best of luck!

yasminv1 · 01-16-2009, 06:54 AM

Biggie was neutered he was a tad over 5 months. Our vet recommended we do it before 6 months.

hugz4all4 · 01-16-2009, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by amandawash

I think 6 months is a great age, especially with your guy being a good size at this time. We had Ranger neutered at 6 mos, and he's never lifted his leg. He also had 4 baby teeth pulled. He was 3.2lbs. I got Ryder at 14 months, and had him neutered at 15mos. He was 2.7lbs and did great! Despite being older, he DOES NOT mark (thank God), and is the sweetest thing ever. However, I think that's a crap shoot and better all around to do it as soon as its safe.

Like Nicki sais- make SURE you do the complete blood work the day of the surgery. Good luck!

Tucker will be 17 weeks on monday and he is already lifting his leg, not all the time but its getting to be more often.He started about 2 weeks ago. He will be fixed in 2 weeks, thank goodness I really didnt want him to start "marking" .

He has a inguinal hernia that needs to be fixed so that is why he is getting his done a month earlier than the normal age. He is 5 pounds so he is big enough.

I agree with the blood work too

Denghee · 10-31-2010, 07:01 AM

My Gizmo is 3 months old and the vet said 6 months is good time but later another doctor said 5 1/2 is fine also. Doctor said because they have a special price of $300 in Dec so its fine. I don't even know how much it cost. Anybody knows how much?

Nancy1999 · 11-01-2010, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by wemple2

That is exactly what my vet said about Winston's double set of teeth!!! He was 6 months old and just under 4 pounds when he was neutered and had 13 retained baby teeth removed. She said one of the baby teeth actually had the adult tooth growing right through it. There is a perfect circle in the tooth. Did anyone else besides me save the pulled teeth, or am the only crazy person that kept them?

I would venture to guess that most Yorkietalkers saved their little one's teeth, I know I did, I was thinking of making a necklace or earrings out of them!

Roccosmommy · 11-01-2010, 05:24 PM

Agree with 7 or 8 months to give baby teeth a chance to fall out, but also take into consideration his weight. If he's a 'tiny' baby, you may have to wait longer for him to reach a safer surgery weight.

Rocco was neutered at about 8 months and 6lbs. We got lucky (with the help of some Himalayan chews, bully sticks and tug-of-war) and he lost ALL of his baby teeth and didn't start marking before he was neutered.

KATHYBUI318 · 06-25-2013, 10:33 AM

Toby is currently 5.5 wks and the vet recommended to get him neuter. I'm reading all kind of info and I was wondering if I should wait until he is 6-7 mos. to wait for his baby teeth and get all done same time to save time and $ and caring and recovering? Need some input pls. He's is currently about 6lbs. Not marking yet.

pstinard · 06-25-2013, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by KATHYBUI318

Toby is currently 5.5 wks and the vet recommended to get him neuter. I'm reading all kind of info and I was wondering if I should wait until he is 6-7 mos. to wait for his baby teeth and get all done same time to save time and $ and caring and recovering? Need some input pls. He's is currently about 6lbs. Not marking yet.

Yes, you should wait until at least 6 to 7 months, and have the remaining baby teeth extracted at the same time. BTW, this is an old thread--you might receive more answers if you start a new thread with your question.

gemy · 06-25-2013, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by KATHYBUI318

Toby is currently 5.5 wks and the vet recommended to get him neuter. I'm reading all kind of info and I was wondering if I should wait until he is 6-7 mos. to wait for his baby teeth and get all done same time to save time and $ and caring and recovering? Need some input pls. He's is currently about 6lbs. Not marking yet.

At 5.5 weeks old and neutering??? GET a New Vet. That is so out of the range for good practice, I can't even fathom why a vet would say neuter a dog before they are even weaned!

Lovetodream88 · 06-25-2013, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by gemy

At 5.5 weeks old and neutering??? GET a New Vet. That is so out of the range for good practice, I can't even fathom why a vet would say neuter a dog before they are even weaned!

CherubRock · 01-13-2016, 01:42 AM

Dave is nearly 4 months old and starting to hump his toys.. I don't want him to start lifting his leg all over the place.. should he be fixed soon?

Also i have never heard this about yorkies needing their teeth pulled..

jillapierson · 01-17-2016, 06:24 PM

Hi,

We will be spaying our Yorkie at about 6.5 months of age. I am very concerned about the procedure she weighs about 4lbs. I did the dreaded thing and googled the process. I am kind of nervous about the whole thing. I know our vet is rated the best in the area but I am still so worried. It is not that I won't get it done. I am just concerned. Her teeth have been falling out quite regularly actually. She kind of has a bumble from rudolph the red nose reindeer look. My concern stems from the breeder who said to wait until 10 months. Any comments or suggestions?

01-03-2009, 05:55 AM	#16
sugarbritches Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: erie Posts: 47	I didnt realize they 'mark' i mean i have a full grown male uncut german shepherd and he doesnt mark. ??? Anyway, it sounds like 6-7 months is a good time. Im not the sort to put stuff off like this but it sure is hard thinking about it because i dont like that he has to be put under. I guess i have almost 2 or 3 months before i have to really worry about it. I saved my kiddo's teeth, so I can imagine probably saving furkid teeth too LOL __________________ § Lisa ~ Spike's Mom §

11-01-2010, 05:24 PM	#24
Roccosmommy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,293	Agree with 7 or 8 months to give baby teeth a chance to fall out, but also take into consideration his weight. If he's a 'tiny' baby, you may have to wait longer for him to reach a safer surgery weight. Rocco was neutered at about 8 months and 6lbs. We got lucky (with the help of some Himalayan chews, bully sticks and tug-of-war) and he lost ALL of his baby teeth and didn't start marking before he was neutered. __________________ "The little furry buggers are just deep, deep wells you throw all your emotions into." ~ Bruce Schimmel

01-15-2009, 10:29 PM	#18
tranp Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 31	my 9-month-old puppy just been neutered , & had four teeth pulled today

01-16-2009, 06:54 AM	#20
yasminv1 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lewis Center, Ohio Posts: 245	Biggie was neutered he was a tad over 5 months. Our vet recommended we do it before 6 months.

10-31-2010, 07:01 AM	#22
Denghee Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Woodside, New york, USA Posts: 12	My Gizmo is 3 months old and the vet said 6 months is good time but later another doctor said 5 1/2 is fine also. Doctor said because they have a special price of $300 in Dec so its fine. I don't even know how much it cost. Anybody knows how much?

06-25-2013, 10:33 AM	#25
KATHYBUI318 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: monroe, la Posts: 4	Toby is currently 5.5 wks and the vet recommended to get him neuter. I'm reading all kind of info and I was wondering if I should wait until he is 6-7 mos. to wait for his baby teeth and get all done same time to save time and $ and caring and recovering? Need some input pls. He's is currently about 6lbs. Not marking yet.

01-13-2016, 01:42 AM	#29
CherubRock Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Saddle River, NJ Posts: 34	Dave is nearly 4 months old and starting to hump his toys.. I don't want him to start lifting his leg all over the place.. should he be fixed soon? Also i have never heard this about yorkies needing their teeth pulled..

01-17-2016, 06:24 PM	#30
jillapierson YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Rutherford, nj Posts: 3	Hi, We will be spaying our Yorkie at about 6.5 months of age. I am very concerned about the procedure she weighs about 4lbs. I did the dreaded thing and googled the process. I am kind of nervous about the whole thing. I know our vet is rated the best in the area but I am still so worried. It is not that I won't get it done. I am just concerned. Her teeth have been falling out quite regularly actually. She kind of has a bumble from rudolph the red nose reindeer look. My concern stems from the breeder who said to wait until 10 months. Any comments or suggestions?