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I am so confused and worried. I took Oscar to the vet today as he is still limping slightly (seems to be left shoulder) and is no better on Metacam. He is going to have an xray which I was prepared for and hadn't fed Oscar, however, the vet totally threw me when he asked if I wanted him to castrate Oscar at the same time to avoid the need for a second anaesthetic later.
I said yes as it was something I had considered but hadn't given serious thought to because I was worried about an anaesthetic for a healthy dog. As he was having an anaesthetic anyway it seemed sensible. Now that I am home, however, I feel a rising sense of panic. The vet says 6 months is the normal age they castrate dogs at but is this right? I'm sure I've seen post where people recommend later. I don't think they are operating until 11.00am so I could change my mind. Am I doing the wrong thing?
Norma
I said yes as it was something I had considered but hadn't given serious thought to because I was worried about an anaesthetic for a healthy dog. As he was having an anaesthetic anyway it seemed sensible. Now that I am home, however, I feel a rising sense of panic. The vet says 6 months is the normal age they castrate dogs at but is this right? I'm sure I've seen post where people recommend later. I don't think they are operating until 11.00am so I could change my mind. Am I doing the wrong thing?
Norma