[Christabelle]

Jax went back to the vet today and his infection appears
to be gone, both UTI and Bladder looked good. I told my
vet, whom for the most part I like, that I wanted to get
him neutered when I first brought Jax in. So today he
suggested that I go ahead and bring him in next week
to be neutered.

I told him I would call and set up an appt when I checked
my schedule.

My thought right now is, he's just been on a full course of
meds and I feel like his body needs time to get back to normal
before I subject him to anesthesia, pain meds and any abnormal
outcome that could result.

Am I just over-thinking it ?

 

[20887]

I would probably feel the same way. It wouldn't hurt to wait an extra week or two.

 

[woodard2009]

You go with your gut instinct!! You know your boy best!! If you're not comfortable right now getting the neuter, then wait! It's not going to hurt to wait.

 

[cherper]

give it a week. I got finn done by 5 months I think and he had started to mark in the house. Sooo glad I got it done quickly. Now if he'd just use the potty pads regularly

 

[Jayar]

It won't hurt to wait. DH's male GSD is 8... Years. And we just had him neutered this week. I know with a little dude it's nice to neuter earlier so they don't mark. But I am sure a week or two... Or three, or four is no big deal.

 

[MiniGrace]

I would wait if he was my dog. I agree with you - it seems like a lot for his little body.

 

[Mel's chi's]

I don't think it would matter either way. Neuters are a lot easier than spays. All 3 of my boys were back to normal the next day ( and we came up there to have it done! Stayed at my moms which was a new environment for them too). I would go with your comfort level and schedule. BTW--who's your vet?

 

[~LS~]

I would go ahead with the neuter next week. I'd want to get it over with.
Do what you feel is best. You are obviously a responsible owner, and he
won't get anyone pregnant if you wait another week. By the way I'm glad
he's doing well.

 

[Christabelle]

Thank you all for taking the time to reply.

Pregnancy is not the issue, Mimi is spayed
and he has no interaction with other dogs
at this time.

Mel - you said your guys were back to normal
within 24 hours, were they sent home on pain meds ?

 

[Mel's chi's]

Thank you all for taking the time to reply.

Pregnancy is not the issue, Mimi is spayed
and he has no interaction with other dogs
at this time.

Mel - you said your guys were back to normal
within 24 hours, were they sent home on pain meds ?

Yes. Metacam oral I believe. No sutures were removed ( nice) and the incisions were beautiful! Even though all 3 were playing ( they were supposed to be calm--yeah LOL-- for 3 days) all went great.

 

[Christabelle]

I made him an appt for next week,
I'm crossing my fingers it will just be
an easy process.

Thank you all again!

 

[~LS~]

Please keep us updated on how it goes Christa.
It will be over before you know it. Hugs.