bazza1975 Posted June 16, 2019 Report Share Posted June 16, 2019 Hi folks, My vet has recomended castrating our husky for medical reasons.. I heard a while back that it can be risky to anethetize a husky, this coming from a husky owner, does anyone know if this is true? And would chemical castration be a safer option, or is this only a good short term option. Last question, will our husky a totally different dog after the castration, like less lively,.... Thanks, Baz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robke Posted June 16, 2019 Report Share Posted June 16, 2019 What is the medical reason?? Any anesthesia is not good for man or beast but the sometimes things need to be done and done right... Alpha had a non descended testicle and that needed to be sorted because the risk of cancer was way to high for our liking and so it needed to be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza1975 Posted June 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2019 Thanks for the reply Robke, its because he has an enlarged prostate, for the second time, so thats why the vet recomends it. But is a bigger risk because its a husky,, anesthesia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robke Posted June 16, 2019 Report Share Posted June 16, 2019 I would just get it done then..not sure if chemical castration would actually work for that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfpup Posted June 17, 2019 Report Share Posted June 17, 2019 There are different types of anaesthesia - northern breeds need a different one than usually used on mainstream dogs. However any vet should know this - I would just mention it if it worries you. As far as I am aware its been years since a northern breed dog has died under anaesthesia because of the wrong type being used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza1975 Posted June 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2019 Ok, thanks for the information, the vet says she has experience with Huskies and it shouldnt be a problem, just hope she is right. I will definetly mention that my dog needs another sort of anaesthesia than regular dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Huskyfun Posted June 17, 2019 Report Share Posted June 17, 2019 My pups have had a couple of procedures done. They are fine during surgery, however they do not come out of it well at all. This last one was just a shot (did not tube) and it was a very long and worrying night. I don’t necessarily believe neutering is going to “change” their personality. However, my male was having serious behavioral issues and I pushed to get him done earlier then the vet recommended. After the testosterone levels lowered, all the concerning behaviors went away. He remained very active and still has his boyish personality. I do feel nurturing is a lot healthier for them instead of keeping them intact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza1975 Posted June 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2019 Thank you for your reply😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luna-tic Posted June 19, 2019 Report Share Posted June 19, 2019 Luna is a Sibe and has just had emergency abdomen/bladder surgery, she was under at least a couple of hours and came out of it well, she’s previously been spayed and obviously came through that too. Have they any idea why his prostate is a problem? I’ve not heard of it in dogs before (not that that is anything to go by lol) Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza1975 Posted June 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2019 Our dog has had blood drops in his pee, the vet said it was caused by the prostate... This is the second year he has had this, thats why the vet recomended it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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