castration

[polly3]

What is the best age to castrate a yorkie

[Ghilly]

April, I haven't read the rest of the responses, so if this is a repetition of something that someone else has already written, please forgive me.  When a male dog is neutered, that usually means that the testicles are completely removed, which IS castration.  There is also a chemical neutering, which involves an injection that renders the male sterile, however this is usually used when a dog is in training for something and actual surgery would put a halt to that training for a while until the dog is healed.  Normally, the chemical neutering is followed up with an actual surgical castration when the dog is able to take the time to recuperate.  Hope this helps!

Ghilly

[April2]

Really? Lol, I never knew that! Well, I learn something new every day!

[Thomas Dock, CVJ, Vet. Technician]

Just FYI...When we neuter male dogs, we do castrate them.   We actually remove the testicles.

And, April is most correct, 6 months is generally considered to be a good age for neutering.

[April2]

Oh yeah, that should help a lot! I'd say it's time to get him in. :)

[polly3]

I did mean neuter, sorry. Toby is 7 months & started to mark doors & furniture indoors. I wondered if it would help ease the situation.!

[April2]

I hope you meant neuter, not castrate! Are you wanting to get him fixed so that he can't make babies? That's something only a vet can do under general anesthesia. It's a simple operation, especially for males more so than females. I believe the standard age is 6 months. Your vet can help you determine the best time for him. I hope that answers your question!