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When to get puppy neutered? What is a good age for neutering a puppy? Leo is 9 weeks and weighs 3lbs. He's a very chunky/big puppy. He's already starting to hump large stuffed animals. |
Typically 6 months of age. Some vets will do it sooner but 6 months for male and some wait until after a females first heat. There are some pros and cons about that tho. |
Teddy had a pretty bad humping tendency (he would seriously try to mount Toki when she was getting a drink of water, squatting to pee, or even if she stopped moving for too long) when we first got him but we got it to stop almost completely after only 3 days. We would just interrupt him by giving him a spritz with the water bottle but mostly by just making a noise to distract him and then redirecting. I do feel that the behavior may have been related to or increased from the anxiety of being in a new home and with another dog. Correcting Teddy's humping was done before we got him neutered (he was 10 months when that got done) so I wouldn't rush to neuter your pup just to address this issue. It certainly can lend itself to awkward situations in front of strangers though! |
At least 12 weeks. I would say before first heat/cycle. I personally am getting them spayed/neutered at 12 weeks. |
I would say 6 months and I would also have the vet pull any baby teeth at that time. |
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I agree, 12 weeks is too young. Why put such a young pup through that. Plus like Taylor mentioned at that age you know if any of the baby teeth are still present and can do both surgeries at the same time to eliminate the risk of putting them under twice. I would never have it done before 6 months just because I would be scared of the risks involved with the anesthesia. |
I was only recommended this by my breeder. If you have any questions about it or concerns. Your more than welcome to direct it towards Deb Sillers of Amazing Yorkies. As I wouldn't be able to state why this decision is made. Sorry if I offended anyone. I personally am NO expert on this. I was just passing along information from my Reputable breeder. I couldn't imagine her ever giving me wrong information. Especially if it deals with the health of her own pup. Can someone please state facts of why I should not have them spayed/neutered at 12 weeks.? I would love to be pointed in the right direction if this is so. Thanks. I hope it is understood I am also wanting the best for my pups! |
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I prefer to wait until growth plates are closed, so 8-12 months. Jackson was neutered at 7 months but he too was a larger boy, already 12lbs by then, and almost fully grown. |
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Once again. I would like facts rather than opinions. Obviously based on research. That would be very appreciated. So if this is the case. I as well as others can be better informed. |
Pediatric spay/neuters have become more popular with the rescues; I understand why, they want all dogs to be fixed before leaving, understandable. A lot of studies have been done on why early spaying/neutering is not beneficial to a dog at all- including ortho issues, spay incontinence in females, etc. I've honestly never heard of a breeder doing it so young, though, so curious as to why. Most breeders I've spoken to actually want me to wait until 12+ months if I can. Some links- http://www.naiaonline.org/pdfs/LongT...uterInDogs.pdf http://www.caninesports.com/uploads/...tions_2013.pdf Determining The Best Age At Which To Spay Or Neuter | AKC Canine Health Foundation http://speakingforspot.com/blog/2013...ions-for-dogs/ http://www.naiaonline.org/pdfs/LongT...uterInDogs.pdf |
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The fact that you are being a responsible pet owner and getting your pup neutered is what is important ! :) |
5-6 months. Gus only lifts his leg to pee on the pad. If you want to stop the leg Lifting then do it around 5 months. Also, it might depend on how big your dog is at the time. Gus Gus was about 8-9 pounds, tracking to be about 10-11. Gus did have to have some teeth pulled. With smaller breeds it is semi common to have teeth problems. That is not saying do not do anything you can to help your dog to have a wonderful set of teeth. |
I did want to add that there are good breeders out there who do it young when selling there pups to protect there lines they have worked hard for but maybe you breeder will let you wait if you talk to them about it. |
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Jackson still will hump his Pillow Pet when he's excitable. Even my dads female JRT mix loves to hump lol... she was fixed young. It's not really a sexual thing. |
I am rethinking this issue myself and after talking to a holistic vet patient about this and researching online I am mortified my vet wants to spay at 5 months AND vaccinate rabies.read read read people. I am so glad there are so many wise an updated people here that know their facts ....I'm going to wait....I have a 3 lb female and I will do what I have to to give her a better future. Read and understand about the growth plates and all other cons to spaying early. As far as the cons , what are the percentages? Not enough to spay early for me. I'm looking for a new holistic vet and this time I know what to look for. |
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Max was neutered at 6 months and Teddy at almost 8 months. I wish that I waited longer with Max. With a boy, I would wait closer to a year. If I had a girl, I don't know what I would choose, before first heat or closer to a year. |
Concerning leg lifting, Max was lifting at 13 weeks. Thankfully he has never marked inside the house. Marking was one of my fears and the reason I rushed to neuter at 6 months. Humping, Max did very little of that as a pup. Teddy humps occasionally as a way to show dominance. He does not mark inside either. He was a squatter until about a year old, when he started lifting his leg after watching Max. |
I am waiting until my boy is 12 months old, better chance of growth plates being closed, he will have retained teeth pulled at this time. |
Early neutering will not stop leg lifting. My Aussie was fixed at 3 months (pound puppy) and began lifting his leg at 1 year. |
Oh I agree on rabies being a must but not at the same time as a spay under anesthesia is a no no! |
All four of my girls were spayed at close to one year, after their first heat, after growth plates were closed, and two of them had retained baby teeth removed then. This was in accordance with my vet's advice, and was only slightly inconvenient having to go through one heat cycle and protect them from getting pregnant. He also added that going through one heat cycle does not increase chance of mammary cancer, but every heat after does increase. Also, studies are showing a link to spay before 1st heat to urine incontinence in females later (more so in larger dogs than Yorkies,). |
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