Undescended t******e in my four year old epileptic papillion?

Question

I'm so scared to introduce anesthesia into his system, he's my heart. But I know that getting him neutered is necessary, because I've read that his chances of getting testicular cancer are something like 13.6% higher. That scares the c**p out of me, but I'm torn. Even the vet can't put a finger on the cause of his seizures, and said he wanted to wait on the surgery till they figured it out. That was almost a year ago, and I want to get him neutered, so I can put the increased risk of him getting cancer behind me. I'm so worried about the surgery, but at least if we can get that behind us I can concentrate on the seizures. I am sooooooo anxious, and terrified that something tragic will happen during the surgery though. I do NOT know what is in his best interest, and I feel that I don't have anymore time to debate with myself over this. Please help!!

Answer 1

i was afraid this was going to be another i want to breed my dog.

i feel for you.  i would have faith in my vet and go with what they recommended.  if you don't have faith, check with another vet.

good luck and spook sends licks to you both.

Answer 2

I can understand about putting the medicine to fix your dog, but in the long run, it will be better cause if not think of how painful it would be.. can you be there when they do this all??

My dogs are like my kids big time and it breaks my heart some of the things that they have to go thru its just to bad our loved pets don't last as long in life as we do.. best of luck!

Answer 3

One of my beagles had this problem and he had the surgery to fix it.  He came out just fine aside from a few lazy days after the surgery.  Of course, the ultimate decision is up to you.

Answer 4

I also have a papillion, great little dogs. You are going to just have to do it, if you're that worried get another opinion.  I've never had any problems with anesthesia with my dogs.