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Posted by Summer on April 02, 2002 at 11:18:49:
In Reply to: Re: Can I effectively neuter my 9 month old male? posted by Kim on April 02, 2002 at 10:24:11:
Hi:
There is much debate among PD keepers about the spay/neuter issue. Anesthesia is a risk, some PD's have chewed their stitches to the point of death, and some have said that spaying/neutering does little if anything to control rut behavior. On the other hand, I have read that spaying/neutering can help to prevent certain diseases that PDs are at risk for.
There are some good arguments on both sides of this issue, and in my opinion, it comes down to making a well-informed decision after considering all the pros/cons.
In any event, should you choose to have your PD neutered, it would be best to try to find a veterinarian who is experienced with PDs, as they would need smaller equipment, different dosages of anesthesia, etc., than would a cat or a dog.
Here are some links to get you started.
http://www.rzu2u.com/pdneuter.htm
PD tips for vets: http://www.rzu2u.com/pdvett~1.htm
vets familiar with PDs:
http://www.rzu2u.com/pdvetslist.htm
It has been suggested to me that if I couldn't find an experienced PD vet in my area, that I could ask the local vet to consult with someone who does have the necessary experience and offer to pay for any phone calls, consultation fees, etc.
Hope this helps,
Summer
: : Hiya, experts! Funny, I am a human gynecologist, yet I don't know whether I can benefit from neutering my adorable, healthy, 9 month old PD which I just obtained from a medical student. Please advise. Thanks, Peter G.
: As long as you do it before or after season. Their season is from Oct. to March. So call a vet and find out if they have done prairies before and how experienced they are. They should be able to schedule it for you.