RL1 Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 My 7 yr old male is booked to see the vet tomorrow. One thing i have to decide today is should i have him desexed tomorrow. I was leaning towards it, but the breeder said she wouldn't worry about it. He's having a swob of his ear taken, he's due for a vacc and i was thinking about getting the heartworm injection too. The breeder and i also disagree on vacc. and heartworm injections too. Would desexing change a male dogs temp. at all ? Wouldn't it be better health wise ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kynta Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 I had to have my Dobe desexed when he was 9 due to prostrate problems. He is now 12 and it didn't change him at all but probably saved his life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HugUrPup Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 I believe that if a dog isn't breeding or being shown then they are better off desexed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Fox Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 I agree with your breeder about the hearthworm vacc. There have already been many probs with it overseas, a lot of dog have had bad reactions and as far as I am aware it is not supposed to be given at the same time as any other vacc. Personally I wouldn't give it to my dog when there are so many other options available. If you do decide to desex him I wouldn't be giving him his booster vacc at the same time either. IMO giving a vaccine to a dog who has just had an anaesthetic is NOT a good idea. The anaesthetic is already a lot for the body to cope with, without adding a vaccine (or heartworm vacc ) to the mix. I'm not sure if your dog needs to be put under for the ear swab or not? But if he does then yes, it would be an ideal time to desex him if that's what you want to do, but maybe leave the vaccinations until a few weeks after. Good luck with it all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piper Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 I got my old boy done at about that age - I don't feel it created much change but felt it was betteer in the long run. I had heard of other dogs from similar lines having issues with prostrate as they got older so decided having it done before he had problems was preferable for everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RL1 Posted December 30, 2009 Author Share Posted December 30, 2009 (edited) There's no prostrate problems in his lines, i just thought it might be better to be safe than sorry. Also i thought it might change his temp a little, but the breeder and others here seem to think not. He will need to be sedated to have his ear checked and a swob taken, so i thought maybe get him desexed tomorrow as well, but i'm not sure. I'm going to have some blood tests done on the spot as well. Edited December 30, 2009 by RottyLover01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kynta Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 There's no prostrate problems in his lines, i just thought it might be better to be safe than sorry.Also i thought it might change his temp a little, but the breeder and others here seem to think not. He will need to be sedated to have his ear checked and a swob taken, so i thought maybe get him desexed tomorrow as well, but i'm not sure. I'm going to have some blood tests done on the spot as well. Best of luck with him whatever you decide. Cheers Kynta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 (edited) All that is a lot for a dog's immune system to cope with....- esp. if he is carrying a fungal/bacterial infection. if he were mine, he would be desexed, but not have vacc's the same time, and definitely not the heartworm injection. Edited December 30, 2009 by persephone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RL1 Posted December 30, 2009 Author Share Posted December 30, 2009 All that is a lot for a dog's immune system to cope with....- esp. if he is carrying a fungal/bacterial infection.if he were mine, he would be desexed, but not have vacc's the same time, and definitely not the heartworm injection. It may well be. It was just my idea. I'm sure the vet will let me know tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 I'm sure the vet will let me know tomorrow. don't bet on it. some vets will just push product , citing convenience. Hopefully yours doesn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RL1 Posted December 30, 2009 Author Share Posted December 30, 2009 I'm sure the vet will let me know tomorrow. don't bet on it. some vets will just push product , citing convenience. Hopefully yours doesn't. No, not this vet. The breeder knows him too well. She's also coming with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Fox Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 I'm sure the vet will let me know tomorrow. don't bet on it. some vets will just push product , citing convenience. Hopefully yours doesn't. No, not this vet. The breeder knows him too well. She's also coming with me. Good to hear that your breeder is so supportive I'm sure she will be able to give you some valuable advice based on her own experience I do agree with Perse though - some vets WILL push and push. I had the heartworm vacc pushed on me by a vet when I brought Kei in for a general check-up at 9 weeks old, even though I made it very clear that I had already purchased heartworm medication and was not interested in the pro-heart vacc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 We had our old dog desexed at 8 due to he got prostate cancer, so they took out the tumour and desexed him at the same time. We didn't notice any change in his behaviour at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 No, not this vet. The breeder knows him too well. She's also coming with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casowner Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 Balls off I say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RL1 Posted December 30, 2009 Author Share Posted December 30, 2009 Balls off I say Don't say that out loud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casowner Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 (edited) Balls off I say Don't say that out loud. ok balls off I say Just think how much nicer it will be to rub his belly, there will still be a doodle but no dangles Edited December 30, 2009 by casowner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sas Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 My 7 yr old male is booked to see the vet tomorrow. One thing i have to decide today isshould i have him desexed tomorrow. I was leaning towards it, but the breeder said she wouldn't worry about it. He's having a swob of his ear taken, he's due for a vacc and i was thinking about getting the heartworm injection too. The breeder and i also disagree on vacc. and heartworm injections too. Would desexing change a male dogs temp. at all ? Wouldn't it be better health wise ? If the dog is in good health then sure go ahead and desex. You may like to consider heart worm monthly or daily treatments rather than a big wham of a yearly injection. At 7 the dog probably doesn't need its' vaccs, you can get TT to see if you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KitKat Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 My old Rottix (RIP) was about that age when i got him desexed, didn't change his temp or calm protective nature at all It did however make him cheaper to register with the Council! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tilly Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 I would talk to the vet about it but if he is in good health then I would have him desexed. As the male gets older you can face issues with the prostate and desexing reduces this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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