Yes, neutering does NOT take away testosterone. And it does not take away the
penis, LOL! They are still boys and will do boy behaviors. Marking is a
behavior brought on by male hormones (and sometimes even female hormones) as
well as canine instinct. The hormones and the canine instinct are still there
even after neutering.
Stef
marsha <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
First, I would say unless you live in a totally isolated world, there is no
way that he will never get a scent of a female dog. That scent carries a long
ways. The neighbor down the road could have a female in heat and you will find
your boy inside your own house crying and scratching at the door, lol.
I do think there is some merit in believing that an early neuter, before the
habits kick in, will help decrease them, but I personally do not think it will
eliminate them. All the neutering does is takes away the sperm. It does not
take away the ability to hump/tie, the desire to mark territory, ect. He will
always be a guy and will always have the guy quirks. But, unless you want to
breed, there are many other good reasons to neuter. It is best as far as their
health goes.
Marsha
----- Original Message -----
From: Holly V.
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, April 14, 2007 9:23 AM
Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: ? on neutering
All right you all, I have something that my husband keeps saying
to me about neutering me and honestly I know that he can't be right. I love him
dearly, but he thinks if Joost don't sniff another female dog when in heat,
then he won't spray and act all crazy. I want your opinion on that lol. I told
him that when he is mature he will start spraying and ruin stuff in the house
if we don't fix him after he matures. Is there a article somewhere on this so I
can show him and make him understand??
Holly
-------Original Message-------
From: Meghan Rose V.
Date: 4/14/2007 8:34:54 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [Chihuahuas] Re: ? on neutering
:) I didn't think you were stupid, I figured what you meant. But even so,
they just went
through Roman's sac when they did the neuter. We would never do a neuter
through a
stomach, it just creates more problems with recovery. Thanks for the
clarification though.
--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], "marsha" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>
> I just wanted to clarify (so I don't look totally stupid, lol) when I said
stomach...I didn't
mean the actual stomach as in the organ where food is stored...lol...I just
meant stomach
like belly or underside or whatever....my general term for the whole area, lol
> Marsha
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Meghan Rose V.
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Friday, April 13, 2007 3:39 PM
> Subject: [Chihuahuas] Re: ? on neutering
>
>
> 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" <ruffles@> 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
> >
> > eridanusdesign@ 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
> > >
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