I take my dog to be neutered on the 20th :-( He is an 11 month old small chi mix. This procedure is completely safe right? I mean has anyone ever had any "horror" stories? I'm sure it would help to not know but I want to be prepared. I am praying that everything will go okay though. I'm sure I'm overreacting but I'm really nervous.
2007-03-08 05:58:15 · 23 answers · asked by laurel 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
It's always scary, knowing that your 'baby' will be sedated....Now I've had 3 cats been fixed, and one rat terrier puppy, now getting ready to have 2 pugs done....They are listliss a little when they come home...not all uppity and bouncy, he will be a little sore, and groggy for the first 1-2 days afterwards...after that you won't even know he had a surgery done!
2007-03-08 06:01:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Not much can go wrong with a standard neutering. There is more of a risk with a female then a male of something going wrong. Just make sure your dogs does not eat 24 hours prior too the surgery and for about a week don't let your dog jump up on the bed, run around, or play. I kept my girl gated in the kitchen for a week only to come out for a quiet walk three times a day because a tear is not good. There are three layers on the stomach wall and you may not notice anything on the outside, but one of the inner layers could be torn if there is too much activity. Check the wound daily for redness, or bleeding. Being swollen is okay for the first couple days, but it should not be swollen out of the blue.
If he remains unaltered, you can expect humping and also
marking (that is lovely in the house) and they best way to prevent
this is to neuter early. Another thing is that unaltered males are
more likely to jump the fence and run away seeking a mate.
It is also a lot healthier for your dog to neuter him. Intact males
are more likely to get tumors in the prostate and testicles etc. So I would think about this before worrying about the procedure.
Good luck, and you are doing the right thing by preventing more dogs in the shelter!
Alysia
2007-03-08 06:12:40 · answer #2 · answered by Sassyshiba 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ok. First thing. Breathe. Neutering is far less invasive than spaying. After all, they just remove the testes which are already outside the body. You do have to be careful of infection, but if you are taking your dog to a good vet, then that's fine too. Just watch the area carefully. If you notice any discomfort, heat, swelling, or other signs of infection, take him in to the vet. I did, and catching the infection early is really important. This is a completely standard procedure, and while no surgery is without risk, this is possibly the safest surgical procedure that can be done on a male dog. Think of all of the puppies and other dogs whose lives you will be saving by having your dog neutered!
2007-03-08 06:05:08 · answer #3 · answered by mei s 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I can assure you that with any proceedure that requires anesthesia there is a RISK. To be really safe you can ask your Vet to do a pre-anestetic blood panel work up. It is a Chem 6. This will tell the doctor that the organs are functioning well enough to sustain anesthesia. You do have a small breed dog so it is good that you waited until he was older. Honestly we are more concerned about weight in dogs and lung developement than anything else. He will probably be absolutely fine. Make sure to tell the doctor that if he arrests to do all possible to get him back. I don't want to worry you, only make you aware of the risk. Although it is such a routine surgery you should not be terribly afraid. Be pround that you are reduce the risk of prostate problems and unwanted puppies. Behavior marking and humping will go away too. Best of wishes.
2007-03-08 06:34:38 · answer #4 · answered by ActionStaffords 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Neutering is very safe and best for the dog in the long run. I am more nervous when I get an animal spayed because it's a more involved procedure. Try not to worry, everything will turn out fine!
2007-03-08 06:04:12 · answer #5 · answered by gizmo 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
My husband and I were so scared when we took our little Jack Russell/ Border Collie into get fixed. We were afraid that his personality would change or that he would ahve bad scars. We made an extra appointment with the vet a few days before the appointment to talk about the procedure and find out everything to expect and prepare for. The vet was really great about answering our question and explaining the procedure. It made us feel alot better. We also made sure to chose a well known and reccommended vet so we knew we were getting a quality procedure done. It's a fairly routine surgery, but we made sure to do as much as we could to make sure the surgery and his recovery was successful!
2007-03-08 08:41:46 · answer #6 · answered by purplepixiewingz 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
We took our baby in the day he was 6 months old, because he was humping things. It was scary because our dog means a lot to us. The vet may allow you to stay until the dog is asleep, and keep a cell on in case, but I've never heard of anything going wrong. I think there is a small risk with being put under, just like in humans, but it's a widely practiced procedure. Make sure you trust your vet, and that you will be informed of anything. Love your pup up before, and adore them after, and whatever happens in between is the responsibility of the vet. I don't regret doing it with our dog, he is much better now. Good luck!
2007-03-08 07:12:45 · answer #7 · answered by Jacqui K 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do not be scared. You are doing the best thing for the dog. This is a very common surgery and rarely has complications. Just watch the dog for a few days to make sure he does not get an infection. Kudo's for a great choice!
What are the health benefits to the dog?
There are several health benefits to neutering. One of the most important concerns the prostate gland, which under the influence of testosterone will gradually enlarge over the course of the dog’s life. In age, it is likely to become uncomfortable, possibly being large enough to interfere w/defecation. The prostate under the influence of testosterone is also predisposed to infection which is almost impossible to clear up without neutering. Neutering causes the prostate to shrink into insignificance thus preventing both prostatitis as well as the uncomfortable benign hyperplasia (enlargement) that occurs with aging. It is often erroneously held that neutering prevents prostate cancer but this is not true.
Other health benefits of neutering include the prevention of certain types of hernias and tumors of the testicles and anus. Excessive preputial discharge is also reduced by neutering.
2007-03-08 06:05:19 · answer #8 · answered by Stick to Pet Rocks 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Some great answers on here! A male neutering is a very, very routine surgical procedure and is not nearly as invasive as a spaying (female sterilization surgery). Don't worry. Your baby will be perfectly fine and you should pat yourself on the back for being a responsible pet owner and not contributing to the pet over-population. You're doing a good thing for your dog's physical and mental well-being as well.
2007-03-08 06:32:14 · answer #9 · answered by Alleycat 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Neutering is very safe, I wouldn't worry, the only horror stories, possibly might be allergic reaction to Anesthesia, Post Operative infections, or a Hematoma in the scrotal sack. That is very very rare. All of these conditions are extremely rare. So don't freak out. Nothing will happen and its better for the health of your dog believe me the benefit out weighs the bad things.
2007-03-08 06:07:17 · answer #10 · answered by I luv Pets 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I was the same way when my cat got neutered. It's a very simple 5 minute procedure. Ask your vet about pre-op blood work to make sure the dog is healthy and does not have a sensitivity to the anesthesia. He will be fine : )
2007-03-08 06:02:53 · answer #11 · answered by KathyS 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋