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[wombat2u2004]

Tomorrow, Bear my Border Collie goes for de-cashew nutting.
Now I don't like this idea of subjecting my dog mate to the knife....so I'm asking for some plus and minus feedback here.
I'm off to bed now...and will check this thread tomorrow morn, and then I will make a decision whether to do a runner, or drag the poor bugger into the vet surgery.
Feedback from the very talented folk of this site would be appreciated.
Wom

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Both my boys have been "done" and neither of them appear to bear any grudges towards us.

You are doing the right thing for your mate Wom.

You might want to post this in dog general though

[cassiesmom]

Good luck at the vet's, Bear ... Wom, will you let us know how Bear does, please.

[Freedom]

best wishes Bear. You will be up and about in no time!

[Karen]

There are many positives for getting it done. No one like visiting Sir Jury, but in this case, it's better to be done than not. It'll make him more comfortable, less concerned with procreating, and with some dogs, even helps them be less territorial.

And here's a whole page on the subject:
http://www.y2spay.org/CanineNeut2.htm

[cyber-sibes]

It's a good idea for his long-term health, too. I don't know how old he is, but some people have had older males "done", and they cope just fine. (Glacier's Muskwa was about 8 when he got neutered) Younger dogs are bouncing around again in no time.
"I win, Muskwa loses" by Glacier"

[finn's mom]

I've always had my pets spayed and neutered, and I've personally never had any negative results from the surgery. Good luck, Bear!