Neutering an 8 year old. - YorkieTalk.com Forums

remus · 05-19-2011, 10:23 AM

We are planning to take Remi for neutering tomorrow. He is peeing in a lot of places and can not be left alone in a room. we are moving to a new apartment soon and want to have a clean home.
My little Rocky is picking up on his bad habits as well.

Any experience what sort of changes are to come? Any stories?

He is 8 year old and is a bit overly active...hyperactive at times one might say.

Laurelin · 05-19-2011, 11:03 AM

My male papillon was neutered this past year at age 6 1/2 for marking. (He was kept intact to show) He marked a lot, always and honestly neutering has helped tremendously. I have noticed a bit of a change in his coat texture and he has put on a bit of weight since being snipped.

BonBon · 05-19-2011, 12:57 PM

I can't offer any stories or ideas of what to expect after Remi is neutered, as my boys were all younger than he is when they were done. But I wanted to offer my prayers and good thoughts for his surgery tomorrow.

Bonny

ladyjane · 05-19-2011, 01:10 PM

Some pups do not stop marking after being neutered; but it is still a good idea to do it. After the incision heals, if he continues, you might want to consider belly bands to protect your home and furnishings.

Mr Bitey · 05-19-2011, 01:15 PM

What's a belly band?

remus · 05-20-2011, 02:25 AM

Thank you for kind words. We are going today.

We used diapers before, but it is the last resort, and it looks a bit silly.

Will let you guys know how it goes.

Dave , Remi and Rocky

ladyjane · 05-20-2011, 04:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Bitey

What's a belly band?

It is a diaper for little boy pups.

katienme2002 · 05-20-2011, 07:26 AM

Sorry I cannot offer any good advice, I have always had female dogs..But I do wish you good luck and please keep us posted!

remus · 05-20-2011, 02:01 PM

Well, everything went well and he is back home. Had him neutered, teeth cleaned, ears cleaned and overall checkup.

He is all woozy and sleepy, but tries to stay being the trooper that he is.
In comparison to my baby yorkie girl I had spayed half a year ago, he is doing great. She was half dead, I was very worried.

Thank You guys and gals.

ladyjane · 05-20-2011, 02:02 PM

Happy to hear that things went well!

katienme2002 · 05-23-2011, 05:03 AM

Very glad things went well. Give him a huge gentle hug from us all!

05-19-2011, 10:23 AM	#1
remus Donating YT Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 586	Neutering an 8 year old. We are planning to take Remi for neutering tomorrow. He is peeing in a lot of places and can not be left alone in a room. we are moving to a new apartment soon and want to have a clean home. My little Rocky is picking up on his bad habits as well. Any experience what sort of changes are to come? Any stories? He is 8 year old and is a bit overly active...hyperactive at times one might say. __________________ Rocky http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/g...lisi79/8-1.jpg

05-19-2011, 12:57 PM	#3
BonBon Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: With my yorkies Posts: 10,350	I can't offer any stories or ideas of what to expect after Remi is neutered, as my boys were all younger than he is when they were done. But I wanted to offer my prayers and good thoughts for his surgery tomorrow. Bonny __________________ He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. -- Author Unknown

05-19-2011, 01:10 PM	#4
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,471	Some pups do not stop marking after being neutered; but it is still a good idea to do it. After the incision heals, if he continues, you might want to consider belly bands to protect your home and furnishings. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

05-20-2011, 02:25 AM	#6
remus Donating YT Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 586	Thank you for kind words. We are going today. We used diapers before, but it is the last resort, and it looks a bit silly. Will let you guys know how it goes. Dave , Remi and Rocky __________________ Rocky http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/g...lisi79/8-1.jpg

05-20-2011, 07:26 AM	#8
katienme2002 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Somewhere Over the Rainbow Posts: 1,290	Sorry I cannot offer any good advice, I have always had female dogs..But I do wish you good luck and please keep us posted! __________________

05-19-2011, 11:03 AM	#2
Laurelin Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: United States Posts: 13	My male papillon was neutered this past year at age 6 1/2 for marking. (He was kept intact to show) He marked a lot, always and honestly neutering has helped tremendously. I have noticed a bit of a change in his coat texture and he has put on a bit of weight since being snipped.

05-19-2011, 01:15 PM	#5
Mr Bitey Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2011 Location: wales Posts: 10	What's a belly band?

05-20-2011, 02:01 PM	#9
remus Donating YT Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 586	Update Well, everything went well and he is back home. Had him neutered, teeth cleaned, ears cleaned and overall checkup. He is all woozy and sleepy, but tries to stay being the trooper that he is. In comparison to my baby yorkie girl I had spayed half a year ago, he is doing great. She was half dead, I was very worried. Thank You guys and gals. __________________ Rocky http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/g...lisi79/8-1.jpg

05-20-2011, 02:02 PM	#10
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,471	Happy to hear that things went well! __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

05-23-2011, 05:03 AM	#11
katienme2002 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Somewhere Over the Rainbow Posts: 1,290	Very glad things went well. Give him a huge gentle hug from us all! __________________