want to get Mason neutured BUT.i cant get myself to do it!

[ytsirk27]

I am wanting to get Mason neutured..to maybe help with his marking but also because im not going to breed him.. I have read alot of horror stories and now I cant get myself to do it. When i think im going to call I find an excuse not to. Im worried to death and the breeder i got him from is a vet and is going to do it for me. Shes done the procedure on tons of yorkies and small babies but what happens if mine is the one that dont make it.....What can i do??????

[schatzie]

It is never easy to hand over our fur babies to have surgery performed. Our anxieties overwhelm us to make a decision very difficult. But we do hand them over because we want what's best for their health and well being in the long run, because we love them this much!!

[ytsirk27]

I know but im scared to death something bad will happen!!!

[Marie]

I know is a scary thought and more reading so many tragic stories. I agreed with Schatzie, i cant say it better than that. Just know that we will be here to give you support.

[Patti]

I have the same dilema, Cali is nearly 6 months old and I am so afraid to have her spayed. I know that the vets do blood work prior to surgey but is there anyway to check before hand to see if they may be allergic to the anesthesia. Also isn't there a certain anesthesia we should make sure our vets are using? How long are the dogs under anesthesia for spaying and neutering?

[chachi]

I think he will do fine with a neuter but I have reservations about you taking him to a breeder that is a vet. There is a story on here now about a vet who did these surgeries from his home and the yorkie died under anesthesia. I would take him to a regular vet.

[ytsirk27]

Originally Posted by chachi

I think he will do fine with a neuter but I have reservations about you taking him to a breeder that is a vet. There is a story on here now about a vet who did these surgeries from his home and the yorkie died under anesthesia. I would take him to a regular vet.

nono its not out of her home...she has a clinic i have been there...very clean, nice, reputable she breeds yorkies also though..thats who i got Mason from.. Stacy Snyder got astro from her also!! Shes not unqualified im just scared! call me woose!! LOL

[yorkieusa]

Originally Posted by Patti

I have the same dilema, Cali is nearly 6 months old and I am so afraid to have her spayed. I know that the vets do blood work prior to surgey but is there anyway to check before hand to see if they may be allergic to the anesthesia. Also isn't there a certain anesthesia we should make sure our vets are using? How long are the dogs under anesthesia for spaying and neutering?

Isoflorane is the gas. They are out for a very, very short amount of time as I have been told and start waking up very quickly.

[yorkieusa]

Originally Posted by ytsirk27

nono its not out of her home...she has a clinic i have been there...very clean, nice, reputable she breeds yorkies also though..thats who i got Mason from.. Stacy Snyder got astro from her also!! Shes not unqualified im just scared! call me woose!! LOL

She did Kacee. They have four vets at that clinic. They're very good and very experienced. They aren't youngsters.

[sylvan]

This is a very simple, routine procedure and nothing to worry about when done at that hands of a vet experienced with small breeds. Take a deep breath, make the call and I'm sure it will be just fine.

[SoCalyorkiLvr]

Originally Posted by ytsirk27

I know but im scared to death something bad will happen!!!

It has been my experience that even neutered dogs mark so I wouldn't make this the only reason to neuter.

I am not of the belief that neutering is healthier for the animal. Read more on this at www.neutering.org. I am not spaying my two females because I consider myself a responsible pet owner and I can prevent unwanted pregnancies in two 3 lb dogs with very little risk.

I am sorry you are so scared but i think you are right to be. Altering is a serious surgery and should not be taken lightly. It is not "routine" and shpuld only be done when it is in the animal's best interests and just for the convenience of the owner.

I do respect your right to choose what is best for your boy and if you choose to neuter him i am sure you will pick the very best vet and make sure she uses the best equipement, has a professional monitoring the anesthesia and the vitals while she performs the surgery (don't let her do the surgery and monitor...it's not possible). The male surgery is easier and less invasive than then the female if that is any consolation.

Good luck.

[Biddy's Mom]

I may be wrong, but aren't their chances of getting certain types of cancers greatly hightened if they are not spayed or neutered? Particularly females and mammory cancer?

[yorkieusa]

This is from a vet statement I found:

I think that most veterinarians think that neutering male dogs is usually a
good idea. It helps with some behavioral problems and it reduces the risk
of benign prostate hypertrophy later in life. It eliminates the possibility
of testicular cancer. It reduces the incidence of fight wounds, hit by car
trauma and other injuries associated with looking for and finding female
dogs in heat. Male dogs are less likely to urine mark if they are neutered.
Neutering also reduces the risk of perianal adenomas ( a tumor that occurs
around the rectum later in life).

Neutering is an irreversible procedure so it is important that everyone
involved in the decision making by comfortable with the choice to neuter.
When there are disagreements it seems acceptable to me to wait, since most
of the benefits do not appear to be affected too much by later neutering.
The exception might be wandering behavior. Once dogs establish a habit of
roaming, for whatever reason motivates them, it is hard to break that
habit. It is better to neuter early when this is likely to be a problem.

Some dogs do gain weight after being neutered. Overall, the difference in
obesity percentages between neutered and intact males is a 5 to 10%
increase in obesity in intact males. This is the only disadvantage, other
than a slight risk of anesthetic problems, that I know of to neutering.

If there are specific reasons for not neutering that people are giving your
daughter, I would be glad to try to find information on those specific
reasons.

Mike Richards, DVM

http://www.vetinfo.com/dneuter.html#Neutering

[bosslady]

I certainly share your anxiety. I made an appointment yesterday to get my Westie, Duffy, neutered. He is doing a lot of sniffing around my little Yorkie all of a sudden. She's not in heat yet, but she just turned 5 months old and could come in before too long. Several persons told me around 6 months. Duffy is a good sized, big boned, sturdy little dog for his size and I don't worry about him as much as I do her. Also it is easier to neuter a male than to spay a female.
It would be a tragedy if he got her pregnant as he is 18 lbs and she is only 2 or three lbs. I haven't weighed her in a while but she is very tiny. In some ways I want to have her spayed because I think she will be too tiny to have puppies and and I have also heard from my vet it helps with the risk of mammary cancer, but I can't bear the thought of anything happening to her. She just looks so tiny and I have read the risks on this forum of the little tiny ones having surgery and being anesthesized.
It really is a very difficult decision to make.
My husband wasn't happy about having having Duffy neutered. (I think it is a male thing) but he realizes that we can't have them living in the same house when she comes in heat and risk the chance of a "accident" happening.

[SoCalyorkiLvr]

Originally Posted by Biddy's Mom

I may be wrong, but aren't their chances of getting certain types of cancers greatly hightened if they are not spayed or neutered? Particularly females and mammory cancer?

There are also certain cancers that they have an increased of if they are altered. Most vets won't tell you this because they want to do the surgery and it is suppported by the shelters and rescue groups because they do not believe people are responsible enough to keep their pets from getting pregnant.

It is an area that everyone needs to research thoroughly as it shouldnot be taken lightly.JMHO