Ask the Veterinarian - Advantages to Neutering?
lorihuntdvm May 29th, 2008
can you please let me know the importance in neutering.We have a11 month old
male Frenchie and are concerned about the anestesia.
Thanks for any info
Dr. Lori Writes -
Neutering your frenchie will keep him from developing unwanted behaviors resulting from testosterone. These include territorial marking, dog aggression, and intensity in play, etc. It will also prevent your boy from testicular cancers and many prostatic diseases. If he is not intended for show or breeding, it will make him a better pet for your family.
While anesthesia is a concern with this breed, if you find a knowledgeable Frenchie vet, use good anesthesia, and run preoperative testing, all should go without a hitch. Here is a link to an anesthesia protocol I put together for rescue sometime ago… it is meant as a guideline for you and your vet and to get the conversation about anesthesia started…
There are several acceptable anesthesias for frenchies, so this list is not meant to be gospel.
Lori Hunt, DVM
