[bdbanddad]

I contacted our local "Face Low Cost Spay Neuter Clinic" to inquire about having Murphy Neutered. I called early understanding that the neutering should be done at 6 months, and with them being very busy I wanted to get this scheduled. I was surprised to hear that they are doing them as early as 4 months. They asked me another question I found very intersting "Does he have his adult teeth yet"? Not to sound dumb about this but what do the "boys" down there have to do with teeth? Also is there a problem with having "the proceedure" (as we call it when Murphy is present) done at 5 months?

 

[bdbanddad]

Hi Jamie...you are not sounding stupid...I think that some vets believe that if the male dog has adult teeth, his testicles have dropped...so then they can neuter him.
I have all of my puppies spayed and neutered before they go to their new home...they have the surgery at 8 weeks of age. I think that it can be done as early as 7 weeks. Many people frown on this, and many swear by it. As with most dog issues, it is a matter of doing research and making a decision that you believe to be right, given everything that you know.
This is a good, brief overview: http: http://www.danesonline.com/earlyspayneuter.htm

Thanks alot Jac, I am going to go ahead and get it done. The clinic wants $30.00 and his usual vet wants $160.00. If I knew he would get a cocktail and a steak for that I might consider it. I figure I will give them an extra donation, they do good things here in Indy. Thanks again, Jamie

 

[bdbanddad]

Thanks alot guys for the input, well as soon as possible off they come. OUCH!!! Poor guy

 

[bdbanddad]

I was asked the same teeth question when I inquired about it. My vet told me that they like to wait until 6 months of age so they can pull the rest of the baby teeth at the same time as the neutering. So he will only need to be put under one time.

Yeah I had to take Murphy to the vet yesteday for his last shot and he told me that very thing. Good grief, the poor boy will be hurting on both ends. I was looking at his gums yesterday and they look like they are ready to pop. Poor guy!