They do not need to go into the stomach to do this type of nueter. It is neither more dangerous or complicated. I did not want the tendancies of a male chihuahua kick in. I did not want him lifting his leg to urinate, mark his territory, or exhibit any type of dominance. This worked well for us.
--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], "marsha" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > most dogs have not dropped by this age....why do such an extreme surgery when > a little time would allow for a much simpler one? When both have dropped, it is a matter of snip and clip. When they haven't, it requires the vet to make an incision into the stomach and go inside the pup to remove everything.....more dangerous. more complicated and more pain. Why would one want to do that? > Marsha > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Melanie Ayers > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2007 10:17 AM > Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: ? on neutering > > > I have also had them neutered very young (8-14WKS) with no problems at > all! Seems easier on them > melanie > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > It was written: > > "When I nuetered my little Roman he was about 12 weeks old and he had > > yet to drop." > > > > I was wondering about this type of extremely early neutering. From > > everything I've heard and read this is VERY early. An animal has not > > fully developed neither personality- wise nor physically. Aren't some > > of those hormones he'll now be without necessary for proper development? > > I bring this up as I know there are many (like myself) newbie owners > > on this forum and this seemed a noteworthy topic. I have also read > > their little sacks MUST drop. Thanks as always for all your kind > > input. This is in no way meant to differ with that owner's philosophy, > > only to ask for other opinions. > > Thanks! > > > > best, > > michelle and henry > > in the beautiful Catskill Mountains, NY > > > > > > > > AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free > > from AOL at *AOL.com* <http://www.aol.com?ncid=AOLAOF00020000000437>. > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------- > > *Text inserted by Platinum 2007:* > > > > This message has NOT been classified as spam. If it is unsolicited > > mail (spam), click on the following link to reclassify it: It is spam! > > <http://127.0.0.1:6083/Panda?ID=pav_15442&SPAM=true> > > ---------------------------------------------------------- > " Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! Join today! " Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
