yah. very over sensitive. - Edit 3
Before modification by LadyLorraine at 29/09/2011 04:42:06 AM
there are absolutely no documented complications from a neuter that would cause that kind of situation.
However, prostate cancer is a well documented killer of old dogs.
Now, I would not recommend elective surgery in a 12 yr old dog regardless. Unless they had reason to believe he was in realistic danger of developing prostate or testicular cancer, there's no particular medical reason i can think of. But, assuming it was a properly performed neuter with no issues arising, it would not have killed your dog.
And it definitely does not make us veterinarians sons of bitches intent on torturing animals because apparently it's all "we're qualified to do".
I appreciate that you were attached to your dog and are angry that he died. However, please do not project your anger and frustration on a very large profession of very dedicated individuals, most of whom are anything but "sons of bitches".
You and I have had this discussion before talking about neutering animals. I really wish you would realize you're looking through a very emotional and skewed point of view instead of attacking an entire profession for your personal misfortune.
However, prostate cancer is a well documented killer of old dogs.
Now, I would not recommend elective surgery in a 12 yr old dog regardless. Unless they had reason to believe he was in realistic danger of developing prostate or testicular cancer, there's no particular medical reason i can think of. But, assuming it was a properly performed neuter with no issues arising, it would not have killed your dog.
And it definitely does not make us veterinarians sons of bitches intent on torturing animals because apparently it's all "we're qualified to do".
I appreciate that you were attached to your dog and are angry that he died. However, please do not project your anger and frustration on a very large profession of very dedicated individuals, most of whom are anything but "sons of bitches".
You and I have had this discussion before talking about neutering animals. I really wish you would realize you're looking through a very emotional and skewed point of view instead of attacking an entire profession for your personal misfortune.