Comments on: puppy neutering http://hotdogblog.com/modules/wordpress/2008/04/08/puppy-neutering/ dachshund and doxie blogs for the masses! Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:39:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.4 by: Elizabeth http://hotdogblog.com/modules/wordpress/2008/04/08/puppy-neutering/#comment-251053 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 20:04:39 +0000 http://hotdogblog.com/modules/wordpress/2008/04/08/puppy-neutering/#comment-251053 My two boys were neutered at 6 months, which I like. Phoebe is different. I got her from a rescue who uses a vet that believes in spaying very early. The only requirement was that she was over 2 lbs. She was spayed at 5 weeks. I'm not sure if I would have done it that way if it were completely my choice, but well, it wasn't my choice. I am just thankful she made it out of the anesthesia alright. I really like waiting until 6 months, but some people think differently. I don't think your boy will have any problems, but just ask your vet. My two boys were neutered at 6 months, which I like. Phoebe is different. I got her from a rescue who uses a vet that believes in spaying very early. The only requirement was that she was over 2 lbs. She was spayed at 5 weeks. I’m not sure if I would have done it that way if it were completely my choice, but well, it wasn’t my choice. I am just thankful she made it out of the anesthesia alright. I really like waiting until 6 months, but some people think differently. I don’t think your boy will have any problems, but just ask your vet.

]]> by: Tia http://hotdogblog.com/modules/wordpress/2008/04/08/puppy-neutering/#comment-251039 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:55:38 +0000 http://hotdogblog.com/modules/wordpress/2008/04/08/puppy-neutering/#comment-251039 Without going into detail I will just say that I don't agree with neutering before sexual maturity for several reasons. My vet will not even consider it until the age of 6 months. Without going into detail I will just say that I don’t agree with neutering before sexual maturity for several reasons.

My vet will not even consider it until the age of 6 months.

]]> by: Harry http://hotdogblog.com/modules/wordpress/2008/04/08/puppy-neutering/#comment-251032 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 06:41:48 +0000 http://hotdogblog.com/modules/wordpress/2008/04/08/puppy-neutering/#comment-251032 Over here the very earliest they will neuter is at 9 months. This is because they wait until the growing plates of the bones close, so the pup can reach its true size. A & O are now old enough for the op.... and will have it soon. Harry Over here the very earliest they will neuter is at 9 months. This is because they wait until the growing plates of the bones close, so the pup can reach its true size. A & O are now old enough for the op…. and will have it soon.

Harry

]]> by: Stretch86 http://hotdogblog.com/modules/wordpress/2008/04/08/puppy-neutering/#comment-251028 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 02:30:25 +0000 http://hotdogblog.com/modules/wordpress/2008/04/08/puppy-neutering/#comment-251028 I've heard it is quite common for them to fix dogs as puppies now a days, especially shelters, I myself have always gone by the six month rule though. I’ve heard it is quite common for them to fix dogs as puppies now a days, especially shelters, I myself have always gone by the six month rule though.

]]> by: Alicia Foord http://hotdogblog.com/modules/wordpress/2008/04/08/puppy-neutering/#comment-251026 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 02:14:01 +0000 http://hotdogblog.com/modules/wordpress/2008/04/08/puppy-neutering/#comment-251026 Our beagle/basset was neutered at 8 weeks because he came from a shelter and that's just how they did it, but I would normally wait until a year or more so the dog can fully mature. Early neutering can affect on bone density and length, which is especially important for dachshunds. Our beagle/basset was neutered at 8 weeks because he came from a shelter and that’s just how they did it, but I would normally wait until a year or more so the dog can fully mature. Early neutering can affect on bone density and length, which is especially important for dachshunds.

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