He's a small breed.
2006-06-27 10:42:04 · 13 answers · asked by tlipscomb 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
It can be done from the time he is 8 weeks, but most vets prefer to wait until 6 months, as they handle the anesthesia and fight infection best when a bit older.
2006-06-27 10:49:56 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A dog can be neutered at 8 weeks and should be neutered before 6 months of age.
2006-06-27 10:48:58 · answer #2 · answered by All I Hear Is Blah Blah Blah... 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on your vet. Some will do them as young as 8 weeks
other like to wait until 4-6 months.
2006-06-27 11:37:41 · answer #3 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most ppl recommend 6 months..but in recent years vets have been doing it when pups are around 9 to 12 weeks old.
i personally don't believe in this practice, due to the fact that male pups need the testosterone to grow properly..its all a matter of what YOU think is best for your pup, and the advice and council you get from your vet.
2006-06-27 10:51:38 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some do it at 5 months but I think 6 months is best. The one dog I have that had it done earlier than this seems to have never grown up out of puppyhood. He got bigger but still treats my wife like he's her mother and is pretty clingy.
This is related to being clingy but I think is related to when he got fixed. He won't lift his leg to pee.
Other dog I had fixed when we saw him trying to hump another dog and he acts like a normal adult dog does. And lifts his leg to pee.
2006-06-27 10:47:46 · answer #5 · answered by Lupin IV 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most dogs at 6 months.
2006-06-27 11:57:18 · answer #6 · answered by John H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My vet told me 6+ months. But don't let it foul you. If you are doing this to calm your animal down it does not work. Good luck!
2006-06-27 11:05:58 · answer #7 · answered by Angie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As soon as his testicles drop. They should be able to be felt by 8-10 wks. VERY easy & quick surgery.
Testosterone is NOT a growth hormone,btw.
2006-06-27 10:56:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually 6 months. you should discuss any questions you have about your specific breed with your vet.
2006-06-27 10:48:08 · answer #9 · answered by booksmart 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm pretty sure it's at 6 months. That's when we have all our pets Fixed.
2006-06-27 10:49:29 · answer #10 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋