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10-01-2009, 02:04 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: derbyshire uk
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| to castrate or not My yorkie is 5 months old. I`m not sure whether i should have him castrated or not, basically for health reasons. Spoke to my vet & have had mixed reviews about it. Would be grateful for some opinions! |
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10-01-2009, 02:26 PM | #2 |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member | Well funny you should ask, Jersey Boy had it done today so far so good |
10-01-2009, 02:39 PM | #3 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Winston Salem, NC USA
Posts: 241
| I am having my girls fixed but not my boy... He does not mark or anything that requires it BUT my girls do go in heat every 6 months or so which makes my choice easier. I would not fix my boy if I did not have a girl or have issues with marking. Just my personal choice. I know everyone says fix every dog but if there is no way he can reproduce as he is with me inside or in our fenced yard, I don't see the need. Again, my personal choice and you would need to feel comfortable with your own decision.
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10-01-2009, 02:39 PM | #4 |
Princess Poop A Lot Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado
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| Wow this must be the question of the day Here are 2 threads that were started today and hopefully they will help you with your questions. It is great you are asking and will help you feel better about your decision. http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...questions.html http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...justified.html
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10-01-2009, 03:31 PM | #5 |
I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member | I actually feel like it's more important to fix males than females. Males will change if they are not neutered, they will always be you little boy, if they are neutered. Unfortunately, the testicles will gradually produce a great deal of testosterone, and your little boy will change to something like a teenage boy. Lol, who wants that? I think it has to be frustrating for males to have the urge, but never be able to satisfy it. They can smell a female in heat miles a way, and really have an ingrained need to get to her. Unneutered males are much more likely to run away because of this, and the number one cause of death in unneutered males is injures due to care accidents. If you wait too long to make your decision, marking may become a firmly established habit, and difficult to eliminate even after neutering. Yorkies tend to need some of the baby teeth removed anyway, and it just seems like neutering and removing those baby teeth, are two of the best things we can do for their future health.
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10-01-2009, 05:11 PM | #6 | |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Castle Pine North Co.
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10-05-2009, 05:03 PM | #7 |
YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Miami Fl
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| My Kissie is 4 years old. She is intact. Even if the vet recommend to fix them, I never did to my dogs. She is in heat every 9 months. It does'nt bother me. This is my personal opinion but of course everybody is free to do with his dog what he believes the best. |
10-05-2009, 05:12 PM | #8 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Crofton, MD, USA
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| I know that the uterine cancer risk goes down almost 100% if your female is spayed, but the main benefit I'm aware of for males is improved behavior. I have my male dog fixed and my female one is getting spayed in a week and a half. I'm an advocate of it, but that's just my opinion. |
10-05-2009, 05:13 PM | #9 |
Mardelin Yorkshire Terriers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California
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| Keeping an intact female is more dangerous than a intact male. An unbred, intact female is prone to pyrometria.....the onset is quick and deadly.
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10-05-2009, 05:38 PM | #10 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada
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| My Bailey is getting neutered this Wednesday, he is 25 weeks, he is tiny and I'm nervous, but it is something I think needs to be done.
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10-12-2009, 03:36 AM | #11 |
Donating YT Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: NYC
Posts: 586
| I did not do it and would never do it to my dog. Don't listen to others, do your own research and read read read!. Rocky doesn't pee at home, doesn't mark chew or any of those things. He uses his pads and we go outside in good weather. He is very loyal and has his own life going for him as well. Just do your own research and then ask yourself why you would or would not do it to your dog. |
10-12-2009, 07:09 AM | #12 | |
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10-12-2009, 07:37 AM | #13 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member | I had all of my animal's done I think it's healthier for them. |
10-12-2009, 07:50 AM | #14 | |
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10-13-2009, 10:35 AM | #15 |
Donating YT Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: NYC
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| What I mean by that is, that he is very well balanced. He is a great dog, but he also has his own days when he wants to either just play, or just sleep, or whatever. In Other words, his own personality. |
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