Neuter Questions... 3 year old

[Me and Dupree]

Dupree is 3 years old and I never had him neutered only because my vet would not perform the operation until he weighed 3lbs. He's a little guy and whenever I thought he weighed 3lbs and made a vet appointment... it's like he knew it would lose weight lol.

He's 3lbs now but I'm so nervous to neuter him. Any thoughts or suggestions?

[AlicetheYorkie]

If your vet is concerned about doing it, look for another vet who has alot of experience with toy breeds.
He'll be fine, I always suggest bloodwork before any anestesia first though. Nueters really don't take very long so it's not a major surgery, the anesthesia is the biggest part, but if bloodwork comes back normal and the vet is used to administering it to tiny dogs, he should do fine.

[AlicetheYorkie]

p.s. when I see your name on a thread I think of that movie "You, Me and Dupree" with Owen Wilson and Kate Hudson, is that what you named him after?

[ArmaniMan]

Originally Posted by AlicetheYorkie

If your vet is concerned about doing it, look for another vet who has alot of experience with toy breeds.
He'll be fine, I always suggest bloodwork before any anestesia first though. Nueters really don't take very long so it's not a major surgery, the anesthesia is the biggest part, but if bloodwork comes back normal and the vet is used to administering it to tiny dogs, he should do fine.

agreed. Your vet may not be very experienced with small breeds and that is why they are worried, look for someone with experience.

Good Luck.

[Me and Dupree]

Originally Posted by AlicetheYorkie

p.s. when I see your name on a thread I think of that movie "You, Me and Dupree" with Owen Wilson and Kate Hudson, is that what you named him after?

Yes that is where we got the name from and it is totally fitting!!

Thanks guys for the response, we have just moved to California and hence, had to change vets. Our old vet was amazing and I really trusted her and her advice but I am now doing my research to find a vet here in California to get Dupree neutered. I'm still very nervous (I hate when he has to get shots) but I'm sure we'll both be fine.