Believe it or not guys, neutering really is about as non-invasive as you can get. I don't think males need pain meds at all. I 100% agree that whatever vet recommends pain meds for a male is trying to suck you dry It is a very easy procedure and the boys bounce back QUICKLY. I got Skylar, Chance, and Lucky neutered on the same day. They all came home and took a quick nap and then it was all I could do to try to keep them still and prevent them from playing too much.