Neutering questions?
 

Hi All, I have a question. I wanted to get Maxi neutered this month (he will be 5 1/2 months old on Oct 21 and he is about 5 pounds). Do you think that is okay or should I wait until he weighs more?

Also, I called a couple of vets and they are saying that they give the gas plus the shot to keep them under and that they do pre-blood work tests plus they send him home with pills and meds....now we are more hollistic in our medical approach and this seems like alot of stuff for such a tiny dog. Is this the normal procedure? Im just not sure what to expect and Im really sacred to do this. Plus some places I called want to keep him overnight? Is that normal too? I think he will be really scared to do that.

Please help, Im a nervous mommy! :confused:

Thanks! :)

My vet neutered Doodlebug when he was 5 months and 5 lbs and he was perfectly fine. :) When you speak of SURGERY there is nothing holistic about it~you need pain meds and they need to be put to sleep. A neuter for a male is much less risky and basically a very quick procedure. Some vets like to keep them overnight to monitor and other will let them go home. Mine stayed and when I picked them up in the morning they were fine! :) You have to consider that he will be sleepy and on pain meds after surgery and will really not care he is in a different environment. Personally unless you are very comfortable bringing him home the very best place would be at the vet for observation after his neuter. To help put your mind at ease even more, the incision is VERY tiny and there are only a few stitches. When I went to pick my boys up (I had Bogey done at the same time) they were soooo happy to see me. Good luck. :)

Thank you! Of course, I know that he will be on meds! I wouldnt dream of having him do it otherwise during the procedure. I was more considered with what they will give him afterwards, like those morphine patches are not good for small dogs. So I was just curious as to what kinds of meds will be given, because they wanted to send him home with two different kinds of medicines.

I am really worried so that you so much for the support, I really appreciate it.

I was quoted between 350-450 for pricing.. does that sound normal?

Speaking of my own experience that sounds about right. Right in the ballpark of what I paid to have Kaji neutered. It really is a simple procedure. I was allowed to take him home later in the afternoon. He was so sleepy but he ate and went pee and poo fine. I did make him wear a onesie to keep him from licking down there. And he didn't want any pain meds. It was like pulling teeth to get him to eat them. He didn't seem bothered by it at all. By the next day he was ready to bounce off the walls, which of course I didn't let him.

Seems a bit high to me... Tyler just had his done Monday and his was about $252.... that was just because he needed a round of shots first and had a tooth pulled. But he's 5lbs so I don't see any problem with the weight. He wasn't sent home with any meds either and I don't think he needed them. And I missed Tyler since he had to stay overnight but it's just precaution (: He'll be home in no time :D Good luck!

Oh a onesie is a great idea!! Tyler is still trying to lick his... what do I do for his potty holes though? And how long before I won't need to worry anymore about licking?

Wow! That seems to be VERY high! :eek: I have never heard of anyone being put onto a morphine patch after surgery just a pill and only for a day or so. :) To tell you the truth after the first day my boys wee fine and I didn't have to give any type of pain pills to them. When I had Pebbles spayed she was in a little more pain and I believe she had a few days of pain pills but I cannot remember what they were.

If you are planning on having him microchipped it is a very good idea to have it done at the time of the neuter. I totally forgot to ask about it when I had Dbug and Bog done but I highly recommend getting the chipping.

At our local PAWS, they have spay and neuter program and the certificate is only $65. My vet was on that list so I purchased the certificates through PAWS and then made my appointment with my vet. It is the exact same surgery, same gas, and best of all it was my own vet that did the procedure. If you are checking around anyway and have not settled on a vet you might want to check into Spay/Neuter programs in your area. Even if you purchase just the ceritficate and you pay for the extra blood work and pain meds I'm sure you would be able to save a significant amount of money. There are a lot of very wonderful vets out there that support rescue and Spay/Neuter programs that work with progams like mine does.

I know that prices vary in different parts of the country. That seems a little higher than what I pay here in GA. My vet will spay/neuter for me with a pup at 16 weeks and at least 2 lbs. They use Sevoflurane and always ask if I want them to do Pre-surgical blood work. They don't give me an option on the Bordetella nasal drops and I know that doesn't even become effective for a few days. They ask about pain meds and I always say if needed although it's been my experience that the younger ones usually don't need the pain meds. Unless there's an undecended testicle the incision is very tiny and they are bouncing around the same evening. They don't even lick it. As they get older it becomes a different story and they seem to have more pain and lick, lick, lick.

My concerns about leaving them overnight is there isn't anyone there after they close except for a tech that is suppose to come and check on the animals around 11PM. Using the Iso or Sevoflurane allows the vet to bring the animal around much faster without long term drowsiness and I've always felt having my post-surgical pups with me was better than leaving them wondering where they are and alone. (JMO)

Thank you! I have to ask about the laser surgery!

Oh wow! The onesie really is a great idea!!! Where did you get one for a puppy? I cant really find any online.

Thanks!

Hmm, thank you! I will look into PAWs in NY... but its probably just expensive because it is NY lol.

I Don't know what she used but i just happen to have some for the baby in my tummy :D you can get newborn ones at target, walmart.... should fit

oh I didnt even think about that! great idea thanks.. and congrat about your baby!!!;)

Thank You (: