Speaking of 'snip snip' for Quigley..Questions.
Submitted by Stephanie and David on August 19, 2014 - 12:07pmI've never had a boy bullie before and need some advice on snip-snip. (Shhhh...Quigley's right here.)
Our breeder says wait until 8 months but our vet says 6 months. Any recommendations?
Also, how long does it take for him to recover from surgery? Any other advice?
Thanks!!!!
I will whisper this so Quigley doesn't hear
We had tucker done at 7 months although he could have gotten snipped at 6 months but he happened to have a stomach bug. He spent the whole day at the vets. I think he was limited to small walks for a week and no jumping up on the couch etc. it's harder for the humans to keep them lazy! He healed up with no problems. Good luck!
Katie & Tucker a.k.a "Porkchop"
We weren't given age parameters, but I can tell you that Meaty
was around 2, and he did VERY well :-) Of couse, Mommy was worried about the anesthesia, but his vet knows
his stuff, and all went well. I think we had to keep him from jumping for a few days---?? Sorry, it was a couple years ago...
but he definitely did very well .....!!! ((( HUGS )) to Quigley!
Our sweet Archimedes "MEATY" Bones (or as we say...boneSHHH!) ---born 11/28/08---- our first bullllyyyy!!!
And SOPHIE Bubbles *Rapscallion* (LOL!) ---born 4/3/11----our second bulllllyyyy!!!!
I would go with breeder recommendation...
But no, there is no real issue if you neuter him at 6 months. I have never had a dog have a problem being neutered. My last one was Pal, a 2 year old stray that found us. I took him down and he was neutered and I brought him home the same day. He was out running chores with me the next day, though I would rather he wait a few days.
Amy and Sophia
Snip, snip!
Apollo was around 6 mos as well. He was home the same day and I just had to watch the jumping. He healed quickly.