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Old 12-13-2007, 05:08 PM   #36 (permalink)
Peggy
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Update: Charlie's lower baby canines are still not loose, and the adult teeth are getting bigger everyday. We are going to the vet Monday to have them pulled. Since he'll be 6 months old next Wednesday, I'm going to have him neutered at the same time instead of having to put him under anethesia two separate times.
I think that's a good idea. And personally, I think the risks of neutering him now are not as great as you are thinking. Lots of dogs have been neutered at the age of 6 mos and have been just fine.

I'm not sure you can link all the things in the study to neutering before a year old. I think that the increased preservatives in food, over vaccinating, ect. are some things to consider too.

In this case we know the teeth are causing a problem. Better to do it all now and get it done and have him recover.

I'll be thinking good thoughts for him! (and you!)

Peggy
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