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09-27-2006, 06:31 AM | #1 |
Donating YT 11K Club Member | Should I neuter him? Teddy's still young but when he get's to be 6 mos old and older should I neuter him? I was told by my vet that I should because of aggression and spraying problems but I don't know if I want to.... well for anyone that has a male yorkie and did not neuter him how did he turn out? what do you guys think? |
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09-27-2006, 07:32 AM | #2 |
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| i think eveyone on yt knows how i feel about this, but im a naturalist all the way. i dont think its necessary to put your dog through it just for the simple fact of making it more convenient for yourself. God made dogs to be a certain way and thats the way it should be, in my opinion. My Oscar is not neutered and will not be. i had a male chihuahua before him for over 10 years and he never was a problem. i know that many think its a good idea for medical reasons(a preventive for cancer)... but like i always say..would you remove your breasts or other body parts just because you might get cancer?...as for the aggression...im sure that it has happened to some.. but i believe a loved and well socialized dog wont have too much of a mood change. so theres what i believe..im sure you will find lots of answers on here..just make the decision you feel is best! |
09-27-2006, 07:56 AM | #3 |
Mimi & Gabby too! Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Vineland, NJ
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| Timmy is 7 months old and he's not neutered. I am just simply terrified of what could happen while he's down. I love my babies too much!! My vets keeps telling me how important it is to get it done but I'm still kinda iffy about it. He doesn't mark around my house but whenever I take him somewhere other than home he does mark...So I keep him on belly bands when we go out. Oh and my babies do not have a streak of aggression in their body. My boy is the most lovable baby I've ever had. |
09-27-2006, 08:03 AM | #4 |
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| My Peanut is 4 1/2 months and he will be neutered when the time comes. I feel that if you are not going to breed them it is the responable thing to do. I have two female dogs next door that are not spayed and I am not ready to have granddoggies. |
09-27-2006, 08:11 AM | #5 |
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| Why on Earth would you NOT neuter him?! Spaying and neutering are the most common procedures that vets perform. There is no reason to be fearful of this surgery for your pet. Of all the people on YT (most of whom have multiple dogs and pets), I have not come across a single one who has lost their pet during a routine spay or neuter. There is ALL kinds of info on the Internet about the advantages of neutering, most of which are for HEALTH reasons, including preventing testicular cancer, which is prevalent in un-neutered dogs. Here are some sites that discuss the advantages of neutering your dog: http://www.peteducation.com/article....&articleid=911 http://www.cuhumane.org/topics/neuter.html http://www.bakersfieldcity.us/acsd/d...20neutering%22 If you are not going to breed your dog, there is absolutely no good reason not to get your dog neutered. The health benefits of neutering your dog far outweight any risk you take putting them under anesthesia to get them neutered. I have 2 yorkies and in my extended family are about a bazillion other dogs. All of them are fixed. All of them lived through it and are more delightful and healthier pets for it. If you don't get your male dog neutered, yes, he will mark and spray his territory, which will most likely be all over your house; he will roam; he will hump things; he will be at risk of testicular cancer; if he is ever around a female that is in heat, you will fight a losing battle to keep him off of her; I could go on and on....... In my opinion, there is no better pet than a neutered male yorkie. They are so delightful and cuddly and loving, and not to mention easier to potty train. I got Hobbs neutered at 5.5 months. He still squats to pee, he has never marked his territory, he does not hump, he does not show his "lipstick," and he is just the most delightful pet I've ever encountered. If I were you, I would get your male yorkie neutered between 4-6 months of age. Last edited by RLC12345678; 09-27-2006 at 08:13 AM. |
09-27-2006, 08:14 AM | #6 | |
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09-27-2006, 08:14 AM | #7 | |
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09-27-2006, 08:16 AM | #8 | |
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09-27-2006, 08:23 AM | #9 | |
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I am a firm advocate of spaying or neutering your pet - and even disagree with people who want to breed their babies 'just that one time'. A responsible pet owner has their pets spayed or neutered.
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09-27-2006, 08:32 AM | #10 | |
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09-27-2006, 09:01 AM | #11 |
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| if the only reason that anyone can give me "health" wise for neutering a pet is testicular cancer... im not for it... oscar is under chiropractic care so cancer is not really a worry in my mind. i cant imagine removing organs from a dog just so that he won't mark his territory and for the off chance that he might have testicular cancer.. if i were worried about these things.. i would have gotten a girl, or no dog at all. i think its our responsibility as "owners" of these pets to keep them healthy as possible.. and to take things out of the body that will change not only hormone levels but alter the nervous system in such a way that it will in turn effect the whole body health.. i just dont think its the decision for me or my family. now i know everyone on here who believes in neutering is gonna be on this like white on rice.. but its my opinion and my health beliefs..that i use in my own human family as well. |
09-27-2006, 09:14 AM | #12 |
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| Max was eight when I had to have him neutered due to an enlarged Prostate...found by complete accident while he was having an ultra sound scan for bladder stones, which he didn't have. I had to make the descision to leave things as they were and wait until he could no longer pee or to castrate and allow his prostate to naturally decrease due to lack of hormones. Castrating didn't change his personality..he was still the same Max and his learn't behaviour didn't go away..he still disliked my mum which we were hoping it would cure lol... I now have Bailey and have no intention of Castrating him....mostly because I don't want to put him through any unnecessary anaesthetics...Max took along time to recover properly after his. Last edited by mitchell; 09-27-2006 at 09:17 AM. |
09-27-2006, 09:14 AM | #13 | |
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Fewer Prostate Problems: The most common medical problems eliminated in dogs neutered at an early age are those involving the prostate. Over 80% of all unneutered male dogs develop prostate disease. Prostate conditions such as benign enlargement, cysts, and infection are all related to the presence of testosterone. Fewer Hernias: A hernia is a protrusion of an organ or parts of an organ or other structure through the wall of a cavity that normally contains it. Perianal hernias occur when the colon, urinary bladder, prostate, or fat protrude from the abdominal cavity, through the muscular wall by the anus and then lie just under the skin. This type of hernia is far more common in older, unneutered male dogs. The levels of testosterone and other hormones appear to relax or weaken the group of muscles near the anus. When the animal then strains to defecate or urinate, the weakened muscles break down and the abdominal organs and fat bulge out under the skin. In shorthaired breeds, this large bulge is noted by the owner almost immediately, but in the longhaired dogs, the problem may go on for months before anyone realizes there is an abnormality. Left untreated, these organs may become damaged, unable to function or even die from loss of blood supply. Additionally, because of the displacement of organs into this area, the animal may not be able to defecate or urinate correctly or completely and may become constipated or have urinary incontinence (dribble urine). The surgery to repair this condition is not simple and today can easily cost $700 to $1500 or more, depending on the severity. Fewer Perianal Tumors: There are tumors whose growth is stimulated by testosterone. These occur near the anus and are called perianal adenomas (benign) or perianal adenocarcinomas (malignant). As with the hernias, these usually do not occur until the dog is at least 7-years old. They require surgical treatment and should be caught early in their development to prevent recurrence. These tumors and the above hernia are very, very rare in those individuals castrated at 7 to 8-months of age. Improved Genetics: We all agree that a male carrying a harmful genetic trait like hip dysplasia or epilepsy should be neutered. We must do all that is possible to prevent the spread or continuation of these conditions and others like them. No Testicular Tumors: There are several different tumor types, both benign and malignant, that arise within the testicles. As with most cancers, these usually are not noted until the animal reaches 5 or more years of age. Therefore, these would not be a problem in those individuals castrated at the recommended age. As you will notice, all but one of these problems that are prevalent in unneutered dogs require surgery. I would rather have my dog have ONE surgery to prevent all of these problems then have to have surgery to correct one or more of these problems, many of which are life-threatening. | |
09-27-2006, 09:17 AM | #14 |
Mimi & Gabby too! Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Vineland, NJ
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| Okay let me say something..... I am not against neutering I'm just terrified of doing it. When you have a family member that lost their dog in the process and a co-workers dog that went blind right after the process...Well I don't know about the rest of you...but me personally..It scares me. |
09-27-2006, 09:19 AM | #15 |
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| Max was eight when I had to have him neutered due to an enlarged Prostate...found by complete accident while he was having an ultra sound scan for bladder stones, which he didn't have. I had to make the descision to leave things as they were and wait until he could no longer pee or to castrate and allow his prostate to naturally decrease due to lack of hormones. Castrating didn't change his personality..he was still the same Max and his learn't behaviour didn't go away..he still disliked my mum which we were hoping it would cure lol... I now have Bailey and have no intention of Catrating him....mostly because I don't want to put him through any unnecessary anaesthetics...Max took along time to recover properly after his. |
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