Neutering

SA BASSETS · 10-17-2007, 09:07 AM

Hi all, when is a good age to neuter my boy, Softie?

Ive heard that he needs to be 8 months - so that his bones develop properly etc etc...is this true?

bubbad · 10-17-2007, 04:27 PM

When I worked for a Vet we did neuters at 6 months. A basset grows for a long time so I must say I've never known it to affect growing bones in any way.

Elvismom · 10-17-2007, 05:26 PM

I've heard various theories on the growth plates. I think the best thing to do is follow your vet's advice.

SA BASSETS · 10-18-2007, 10:00 AM

my vet said - 6 months is fine... hope this will be ok?!
he is starting lots of dominant behaviour and I don't want him to maybe break out of our backyard, because the poodle next door is on heat or something silly!!!

thanks guys!!

really appreciate all the advice i can get!

S.

cajunred89 · 10-19-2007, 10:58 AM

My vet told me 10 months and that seems really old to me. I have always heard 6 months. Right now he is 7 months. I am not sure why my vet wants to wait, but everyone told me to listen to my vet.

10-17-2007, 05:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
Elvismom Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: new mexico Posts: 1,196	I've heard various theories on the growth plates. I think the best thing to do is follow your vet's advice. __________________ Chris Foodslave, chauffer & doorperson to Elvis, Georgia, Ginger & Maggie, Crissy & Dart

10-17-2007, 09:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
SA BASSETS Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cape Town South Africa Posts: 48	Hi all, when is a good age to neuter my boy, Softie? Ive heard that he needs to be 8 months - so that his bones develop properly etc etc...is this true?

10-17-2007, 04:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
bubbad Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Boiling Springs,Pa Posts: 1,347	When I worked for a Vet we did neuters at 6 months. A basset grows for a long time so I must say I've never known it to affect growing bones in any way.

10-18-2007, 10:00 AM	#4 (permalink)
SA BASSETS Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cape Town South Africa Posts: 48	my vet said - 6 months is fine... hope this will be ok?! he is starting lots of dominant behaviour and I don't want him to maybe break out of our backyard, because the poodle next door is on heat or something silly!!! thanks guys!! really appreciate all the advice i can get! S.

10-19-2007, 10:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
cajunred89 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Grand Lake, LA Posts: 11	My vet told me 10 months and that seems really old to me. I have always heard 6 months. Right now he is 7 months. I am not sure why my vet wants to wait, but everyone told me to listen to my vet.

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