castration

lisa · Post by **lisa** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 1:43 pm

hi my goldie charlie is 19 mths old
i go to dog class every week, and also a play day sat mornings,

There are lots of dogs off lead all having fun, charlie is fine with them and plays great.

My problem is that charlie seems to pick a dog out and constantly trys to mount that dog.

I have read good and bad things on neutering and don't know whats best. Also, we are hoping to get another goldie in the future. Do you have your dogs neutered?

Any advice please.

thanks
lisa

Post by **janrobinson** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 2:50 pm

The one word in reply to your question is YES.

Castration is a must. It will not solve all your problems but it may take the edge off. But if he is a bit of a bully and senses a weaker dog that may not stop him trying to mount it. That will be up to you.

There is no bad thing to neutering. It will not change his personality and he will only get fat if you feed him too much. It really is as simple as that.

hairydog · Post by **hairydog** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 5:53 pm

Yes got to agree with Jan make that appointment and get him nuetered he is certainly old enough, and dont worry he wont miss them....

sue · Post by **sue** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 11:03 am

yes get him done,i've had all my dogs castrated it just takes the edge off them,i've had a much more relaxed dog and it hasn't affected the personality at all,in fact it's made them a much easier and happier dog to have around.

lisa · Post by **lisa** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 12:50 pm

hi, finally made my mind up, been to vets to discuss it, charlie is now booked in for fri 18 april. am a bit worried about the op which is normal i suppose, as he hasn't had anaesthetic before.

will let you know how he gets on.
lisa

Eastonwolfs · Post by **Eastonwolfs** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 6:34 pm

Good for you Lisa, this is sound advice and it really is the best thing...I'm sure he'll be fine as vets do loads of ops like this everyday...but let us know how he gets on...best of luck!

Post by **janrobinson** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 6:43 pm

It is the best thing and it is such a small op for a male he will be home before you know it.

It may take a few months for all his hormones to work their way out you may not notice any difference straight as it is not a cure all but it may take the edge off his dominance over certain dogs.

lynn wise · Post by **lynn wise** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 12:15 pm

Have just had an encounter that confirmed our thoughts on castration. On our morning walk today, met a lady with a beautiful black Standard Poodle. What a pain. He followed us round the moor, constantly trying to mount Timber. Thought that the balloon was going to go up, as Timber was not best pleased. I don't think the dog was called off at any point, so he just carried on with us. Poor Tim', he was under constant attention. Ultimately, the lady caught up with us, at which point Grumpy quietly let rip, yours truly carried on walking, not knowing what he might come out with

Told her in no uncertain terms that it might be a good idea to get the dog castrated.Lady said he was like that with all dogs, a good enough reason in my book

Timber was done at 9 months, and what a difference. Would tell anyone to go ahead with it, it makes for a much nicer life.The old saying, "what they've never had, they never miss"

Eastonwolfs · Post by **Eastonwolfs** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 7:53 pm

Poor Timber how embarassing for him...

lynn wise · Post by **lynn wise** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 9:55 pm

Have found that Timber does get a lot of attention from entire male dogs. He must smell different without his "bits". It"s funny with little dogs, they go right under his tummy, with their noses glued to his dangley bit. He doesn't seem to mind the small dogs, it"s the big ones that wind him up. Anyone else had the same problem with their neutered males?

lisa · Post by **lisa** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 12:36 pm

hi, well charlie had is op in friday.

collected him in the afternoon, was not with it friday night.
seemed very sorry for himself sat but sunday was more himself.
going to the vets today for a check up, only allowed walks on lead at the moment.

have spoilt him over the weekend as felt guilty for putting him through it.

will let you know how he's doing and hopefully put a picture on soon.

lynn wise · Post by **lynn wise** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 4:03 pm

Good for you Lisa, he'll be up and running in no time. I think it's natural to feel guilty, you feel that it's your fault they are hurting, but he will probably get over it quicker than you!! I know when ours have had their ops, I've been a nervous wreck( this coming from an ex vet' nurse) It's a good excuse though to lavish them with cuddles.Hope all well at check up.

lisa · Post by **lisa** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 12:44 pm

hi, charlie had another check up on friday, all is well.

he's back to his usual bouncy self, finally allowed off lead this week.

John · Post by **John** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 11:47 am

I would not say anything before the event, but I love the way you ladies always say, "It's such a small op for a male!" Makes my eyes water thinking about it!

In actual fact, in all the dogs which I've had neutered over the years, the only one to ever have a problem was a male! Trouble is, there are a number of blood vessels around there. When the vet operates he cauterises the small ones to seal them and ties off the larger. In the case of my boy one of the ties came adrift and by about 10pm, when he stood up after sleeping he was badly swollen and dripping blood. At trip back to the vets and emergency surgery in the middle of the night rectified the situation and thereafter he was fine.

Things don’t often go wrong, but just occasionally. . . . . . .

Regards, John

sue · Post by **sue** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 8:11 pm

i'm glad charlie's now back to normal.didn't mention this before not wanting to put you off,after having many dogs castrated or spayed over the years with no problems.we got max[i'm sure jan will remember me writing to her about it]he to bled badly after being castrated and had to go back in to have his scrotum removed after a very anxious few days he recoved well but i'm assured it's a very rare complication.