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friscomom · 01-15-2010, 03:58 PM

Ok I read some, got the general idea. Vasectomy is more expensive, barely any vets know how to do it, it's recommended as IRREVERSIBLE because nobody is proficient at reversing it yet, and it only eliminates the procreative functionality while leaving all the testosterone and everything else the same.

But, now there's male 'depo for dogs' which wears off after many months:
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Things that make you go hmmm...

tobiasvon · 01-16-2010, 04:06 PM

Wow. The post from DogtorJ really gave me something to think about! Toby is three and I haven't had him fixed because he has some form of liver disease and I know the medicines used for any surgery can do damage to the liver. I am more curious then ever about the implications of fixing him and the possible effects on his liver. Are the alternatives better? I have no intention of ever breeding him so I am not, NOT having him fixed for that purpose in any way shape or form.

BanditSocks2 · 01-16-2010, 04:15 PM

neuter!!!

There are many behavioral advantages behind neutering, along with no marking, reduced risk of testicular cancer (I think if you spay your girl dog the cancer risk is reduced even more drastically). Also, if you want to be nit-picky, you don't have to look at a pair of balls when your taking your dog for a walk

If someone wants to use him as a stud you'll get a nominal one time fee I believe, but it won't compare to the cost of training for behavior or vet fees for cancer, or looking for him if he smells a dog in heat and runs away.

neuter!!

Mom to Hot Rod · 01-16-2010, 06:08 PM

I would say neuter to keep unwanted pregnancies and behaviour down.

01-16-2010, 04:06 PM	#17
tobiasvon YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Northeast, USA Posts: 5	Curious about alternatives Wow. The post from DogtorJ really gave me something to think about! Toby is three and I haven't had him fixed because he has some form of liver disease and I know the medicines used for any surgery can do damage to the liver. I am more curious then ever about the implications of fixing him and the possible effects on his liver. Are the alternatives better? I have no intention of ever breeding him so I am not, NOT having him fixed for that purpose in any way shape or form.

01-16-2010, 06:08 PM	#19
Mom to Hot Rod Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MD Posts: 10,908	I would say neuter to keep unwanted pregnancies and behaviour down. __________________ www.kissecollar.com Soft Cone Collars for Post-surgery and much more! 10% (non-food) - Discount code YT10

01-15-2010, 03:58 PM	#16
friscomom CURRENTLY SUSPENDED! Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA, US Posts: 207	Ok I read some, got the general idea. Vasectomy is more expensive, barely any vets know how to do it, it's recommended as IRREVERSIBLE because nobody is proficient at reversing it yet, and it only eliminates the procreative functionality while leaving all the testosterone and everything else the same. But, now there's male 'depo for dogs' which wears off after many months: PEPTECH -Building a world-class biologics-based business. Things that make you go hmmm...

01-16-2010, 04:15 PM	#18
BanditSocks2 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Crofton, MD, USA Posts: 1,522	neuter!!! There are many behavioral advantages behind neutering, along with no marking, reduced risk of testicular cancer (I think if you spay your girl dog the cancer risk is reduced even more drastically). Also, if you want to be nit-picky, you don't have to look at a pair of balls when your taking your dog for a walk If someone wants to use him as a stud you'll get a nominal one time fee I believe, but it won't compare to the cost of training for behavior or vet fees for cancer, or looking for him if he smells a dog in heat and runs away. neuter!!