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Medical Conditions & Diseases / Re: Titan and the BIG Neuter - QUESTIONS
« on: March 23, 2008, 12:12:47 pm »
Hi Titan's parent.
My name is Chris and I'm very new on this board.
Remember this is just my opinion.
First a question:
1) Is Titan out of hand? Displaying aggressive behaviour etc?
We got Beau neutered at 8 1/2 months of age and 165 pds.
My vet wanted me to wait as long as possible because giant breeds need that time for their growth plates to close. My Beau was quite a handful. He was playing rough etc, but not having had a puppy for 20 years, didn't realize that this was puppy behaviour. Beau does not have a mean bone in his body.
Knowing what I know now, I WOULD WAIT! I would get him neutered at about 1 1/2 to 2 years of age. Remember a mastiff will not stop growing till they are 3-4 years of age.
Please do some more research as well. I will try to find some stuff for you to read.
There are certain types of sutures that should not be used on mastiff's. They are allergic to it.
There are certain types of anasthesia that should not be used, again because of a high rate of not waking up.
Is your vet familiar with giant breeds? Mine is somewhat, and really does her research, but for example when I take him in, she tells me he needs to loose weight. Now I just tell her he's a mastiff not a greyhound! I guess my point is that you need to educate yourself and not just take your vets word on things. Before Beau was neutered he was gaining 5 pds a week. After surgery, he gained about 1 pd a month if that. Do I want a monster dog? No, but I should have let him grow to his full potential. At 130pds, I think Titan is on the smaller end of the scale. Now growing them slowly is exactly what you want to do, but he probably won't blossom till he's 3 or 4. Of course it also depends on his parents. My Luke for example is only 160 pds, but looks well put together.
As for the surgery itself, Beau did very well.
He did not lick at all. Didn't even look at himself.
Of course one could not miss the grapefruits hanging between his legs!!! The swelling went down within 3-4 days. One positive thing is that Beau still pees girly man style. He still squats!
I will try to get back to you with some links.
My name is Chris and I'm very new on this board.
Remember this is just my opinion.
First a question:
1) Is Titan out of hand? Displaying aggressive behaviour etc?
We got Beau neutered at 8 1/2 months of age and 165 pds.
My vet wanted me to wait as long as possible because giant breeds need that time for their growth plates to close. My Beau was quite a handful. He was playing rough etc, but not having had a puppy for 20 years, didn't realize that this was puppy behaviour. Beau does not have a mean bone in his body.
Knowing what I know now, I WOULD WAIT! I would get him neutered at about 1 1/2 to 2 years of age. Remember a mastiff will not stop growing till they are 3-4 years of age.
Please do some more research as well. I will try to find some stuff for you to read.
There are certain types of sutures that should not be used on mastiff's. They are allergic to it.
There are certain types of anasthesia that should not be used, again because of a high rate of not waking up.
Is your vet familiar with giant breeds? Mine is somewhat, and really does her research, but for example when I take him in, she tells me he needs to loose weight. Now I just tell her he's a mastiff not a greyhound! I guess my point is that you need to educate yourself and not just take your vets word on things. Before Beau was neutered he was gaining 5 pds a week. After surgery, he gained about 1 pd a month if that. Do I want a monster dog? No, but I should have let him grow to his full potential. At 130pds, I think Titan is on the smaller end of the scale. Now growing them slowly is exactly what you want to do, but he probably won't blossom till he's 3 or 4. Of course it also depends on his parents. My Luke for example is only 160 pds, but looks well put together.
As for the surgery itself, Beau did very well.
He did not lick at all. Didn't even look at himself.
Of course one could not miss the grapefruits hanging between his legs!!! The swelling went down within 3-4 days. One positive thing is that Beau still pees girly man style. He still squats!
I will try to get back to you with some links.