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Can someone help me feel better about this.... Plzzzz.. :) Hi all. Ok. So Charlie is now a year and 4 months and its time to get him fixed asap. He has an undecending testicle and I'm freaking out about it. I waited hoping it would drop, but at this point I don't think it will. It totally scares me thinking of them digging around in there for it and I don't trust any vets to do this. What do I do?!?!? I have to get this done soon so just looking for some enlightenment. Maybe suggestions on what to look for in a good vet when picking one out to do this. Or someone to tell me its not a big deal really. lol Thanks! :) |
It really isnt a big deal and is done all the time. I would find a vet you feel comfortable with and just get it done. you will feel good when its done and over with and you can go on and not worry |
Ok. thanks. I feel better now. lol. No really. I just needed to hear that. I don't trust it out of a vets mouth. Better out of real people with pets mouth... you know. |
Is he really tiny because I know this can be common to happen with smaller yorkies? If so I would find a vet that has experience spay/ neutering tiny dogs. I would do that if I had a tiny if it were male or female |
I agree, no worse than having a female spayed.... |
There are risks with any surgery and unforseen complications can come up so your concerns are justified. However, this should be a fairly routine surgery for most vets. There may come a time where you are faced with something more serious than a routine surgery and you'll want to have a that relationship established with a vet you are comfortable with and trust should an emergency come up. That relationsip should start immediately after you bring home a new puppy as there are well puppy exams, vaccinations, and by the time your puppy is ready for spay/neuter you should be feeling pretty confident in your vet. Many of them have websites where you can get a feel for their practice, ask your friends and neighbors for references. A good vet you trust is vital in the continued health of your puppy. |
He's 9 lbs. He's not super tiny but to me he is. |
Cha cha... I have been to a few vets with him feeling them out, but have not found one I am totally comfortable with. Thats the problem. My friend has one she swears by is the best. A little of a drive, but I think I'm going to check him out. |
Anesthesia is the risky part but today even that risk is minimized with the drugs and surgery protocols we have today. So I would weigh the pro's and con's of getting him fixed. To me, neutering settles a male as far as the constant need to mate and "mark", makes them less frenzied and aggressive but leaves the personality intact. Plus, no unwanted puppies ever. I personally think the risk is worth all the positives. |
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Weeks before I send a baby home, I send home interview questions with all my new "parents", that they use to interview the vet they are planning on using for their new baby. I tell them to just tell their vet these are questions their breeder gave them to help them become familar with their vet, and usually, the vets are so excited that a breeder actually cares about who is going to have their baby's medical future in their hands, they gladly sit and talk with the new owners. This gets the clients and the vet talking, and gives the new owners the chance to "feel out" their vets personality and bedside manner, as well as how willing he will be to work with the owners, if necessary. |
Do you have a veterinary university or college near you? Many times they have specialists that have much more experience in doing certain procedures. A person who operates frequently in a certain area of the body is going to be much more skilled than someone who only does the procedure occasionally. I don't think this surgery requires a great deal of skill but of course you want someone who has done it more than a few times successfully. |
This is a routine procedure that any general vet can handle. Best wishes! |
Thanks everyone. I'm on it. It'll be done within the next couple weeks. :) P.S. You'll see me on here as a posting as waiting/worried mom soon. |
We'll be praying as soon as you post the operation! |
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She sat and had that talk with me. I have that check list along with the type of anthesia to ask for in my folder i got. Ill have to pull it out of the filing cabinet. Thanks for the reminder. :) |
I just wanted to say good luck. I have read that a vet can do this procedure and have good results. |
appt made to meet my friends vet and so he can take a look for next monday. yay when i feel like in and out burger at a vet i run. thats where my problem has been so far. |
My friend's Yorkie had the same problem. He is very tiny. About 3 lb. But he was smaller than that during the surgery. He did just fine and hasn't had any problems at all!! |
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Brew used to chase my sisters chihuahua around non-stop like a freak before he was fixed. even boy dogs that he would meet he would be sniffing and licking at them every chance he could get. poor little dude coudln't behaive through all those hormones. We got him fixed at 7 months old, and he is a muuuuch better boy now :thumbup:. he can play with the dogs now without a worry of getting over excited. the marking has stopped inside as well as out. also, i don't know if it will be the same for you but Brew eats wayyyyyy better now that he is fixed. not so picky, which is a dream! i was scared too for my guy, but he's much better off without those troublesome knackers ;) |
My first boy Max had a hidden one, he was neutered with no adverse issues. He was 4 pounds. |
I love to hear all the good reports. Thanks. :) I know he'll be fine. i'm just a worrier. I like things to be simple. I'll keep everyone posted when he gets it done. |
@brew - I hope he doesn't get a better appetite. (which I don't doubt he will.. makes sense) . He already has a good enough one. lol He LOVES to eat!! |
Appt made. He gets it done next Monday. My friend was right. I got a really good feeling while talking to this vet. He was warm, you could tell. :) He did say it seemed like the one testicle was up there good though. :( |
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