Complications with neutering?

tranquility · 06-13-2008, 05:08 AM

In the distant future when I hopefully get a male Dobe, I will have to encounter this choice, and I suppose that the +ives of neutering outweigh the -ives. However, even though this is supposedly a routine operation, are there any risks involved or have you heard of any horror stories (they didn't make it or suffered side-effects, etc)? How likely is the increased risk of related illnesses if the dog is left intact? Thanks.

dusuwho · 06-13-2008, 05:20 AM

I was wondering the same thing about the op success. Will they always live through the op etc?

I know it cut's down the male on male aggression and terratorialism generally/ general aggression levels.

I could be wrong. It's for these reasons as well as the health issues I'm thinking I should get him nuetered.

**LuvMyDobes** · 06-13-2008, 06:21 AM

My only negative experience with neutering my male [1998] was that he was vWD clinically affected and bled profusly into his scrotum. I used ice packs and watched him closely in case it got so bad he would have to go back in and get it relieved.

I would recommend having your dog vWD tested through vetgen, if the breeder did not do it on the litter, so you KNOW that this might be a complication.

workingk9s · 06-13-2008, 08:21 AM

To me, the benefit outwieghs the risk. The number of dogs that are neutered vs the number that have serious complications is VERY small. The problems arising when neutering is not done is bigger. As long as the dog is not a bleeder, I say do it.

**velmadobe** · 06-13-2008, 08:31 AM

neutering is a much simpler procedure than a spay unless there is a retained testicle.

Any surgery has a risk, but it is a small one and the benefits of the neutering outweigh the risks IMHO.

tranquility · 06-13-2008, 09:25 AM

I'm still worried...I don't want to be attached to a Dobe and after 1-2 years risk losing him due to botched surgery.

Then again, I will get a Dobe from a reputable breeder, so I guess I have no choice since I'll be getting into a 'neuter' contract.

faber · 06-13-2008, 09:28 AM

http://www.naiaonline.org/pdfs/LongT...uterInDogs.pdf - more information for your consideration.-

Jax · 06-13-2008, 09:42 AM

Will age be an issue?

**LuvMyDobes** · 06-13-2008, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by workingk9s

To me, the benefit outwieghs the risk. The number of dogs that are neutered vs the number that have serious complications is VERY small. The problems arising when neutering is not done is bigger. As long as the dog is not a bleeder, I say do it.

I agree and that is why I have decided to get my 3 year old champion male Boston Terrier neutered. I am having him collected in case I decide I want a puppy from him later. He has a perfect temperment and gets along well with all dogs, including other in tact males, but the threat of possible tumors and prostate problems far outweighs the risk of keeping him in tact.

**LuvMyDobes** · 06-13-2008, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by tranquility

I'm still worried...I don't want to be attached to a Dobe and after 1-2 years risk losing him due to botched surgery.

Then again, I will get a Dobe from a reputable breeder, so I guess I have no choice since I'll be getting into a 'neuter' contract.

It is a relatively simple surgery. If you have all the needed health information about your dog before it occurs, he should be fine. I worry about putting my Boston Terrier under anesthetic but believe in my vets expertise and trust him to take care of my dog.