Preparing for the "snip snip"

[Otto's momma]

Well, I finally made an appointment for Otto to be neutered. Hubby is out of town for a few weeks and I figured it would be a good time to get it done. He is a year and a half old. Its for the 15th of this month, which is a holiday, so I will have the day off. I have to drop him off between 8-8:30am and I cant pick him up until after 3pm. Its going to be a long day!!

So, basically, what can I expect from the neuter? I know its a fairly simple procedure, but any surgery makes me nervous. I will ask the vet too, but thought you guys would be a great source! How much will I have to keep him immoble? Do you think I will have to carry him up and down the stairs? Have you guys had any experience with attitude changes or weight gain? (your puggies, not you! LOL)

[CountryPug]

Good for you, glad you finally made the appointmentThey bounce back amazingly quick after surgery. He will probably want to lay around and sleep the first day or two, but after that he will probably act like his regular self. I would carry him up the stairs at least in the beginning and don't let him do any jumping. Having them neutered does help with marking if you have that problem and he will be less likely to wander off looking for females. It does calm some males down since they are no longer thinking about females and if you pay attention to how much you are feeding him it shouldn't affect his weight in my experience. I'm sure he will do fine.

[Otto's momma]

Thanks Christa, its comforting to know they bounce back quickly. So far he only does the marking thing outside, havent had accidents in the house, but I will be happy if it reduces his wanting to wander off....

[puggymumma]

Freddie had the snip a year ago on 13 Feb. He was 6 months old. Not sure about the weight gain, as he was still growing. We do get comments on how slim he is and the vet advised he is the right weight, and to keep it that way.

Unfortunatley Fred has had to go under twice now - he doesn't cope well. We take time off work to be with him and slept on the lounge floor so he didn't have to jump into the bed. He was pretty feeble after both - but it soon passes. Reassurance and a comfy lap will get your boy through.

Good luck on surgery day - try not to worry (easier said than done, I know)

[never2manypugs]

I kept Boris crated while he was healing after his neuter. Luckily, in an unfortunate way, with his prior broken leg he was quite used to being in the crate.

I would restrict his activity (mostly the jumping). Boys are sooo much easier than girl and less worrisome (not going to do alot of damage to their incision). I would recommend getting an e-collar or keep a very close eye on him. Do not let him lick or else major swelling and irratition can occur.

[bumble]

I seem to remember hearing someone here say males can still impregnate females a month or two after the dangly bits are gone.

[Suri]

I had some pain meds to give to Bo after his snip, but never used them, he never missed a beat.

[Otto's momma]

Awesome, thanks guys!! I feel much better about next Monday :-)

[CountryGal]

My Bo was up and at em not long after coming home. I didn't have to use the collar because he never tried to lick or bother it at all. I was shocked! With my girls I was up all night with them they were so groggy and sad looking.

Hardest part was keeping him "quiet" for a week. I tried.

[Otto's momma]

Okay, Otto just has his "last meal" and is now napping....I have to take him to the vet between 8am and 8:30. They said I cant pick him up until 3pm. Its going to be a super long day for me.