The vets here will do it as young as 3 months. Some prefer to do it that young and some prefer to wait until at least 6 months. Sheila
_____ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of marsha Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2007 10:54 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: ? on neutering The vast majority of vets will not neuter until both have dropped and/or 6 months of age. Most pups that have undecended testicles, the vet will advise to wait till the pup is a year old to see if they will drop first, since that is a much simpler procedure. I have never heard of a vet doing this procedure at such an early age. Marsha ----- Original Message ----- From: eridanusdesign@ <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> aol.com To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ups.com Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2007 9:48 AM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: ? on neutering 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 <http://www.aol.com?ncid=AOLAOF00020000000437> AOL.com.
