Frank's prostate/prolapsed urethra?

[Biogirl71]

I havent been on all week bit so glad to hear Frank is doing well after his surgery!
Erin, how old is Frank? Chum has some more important issues to deal with first but the vet said he has an enlarged prostate. He's 5 yrs old and not neutered. I never wanted to risk putting him under but if it's affecting his health now it may be time, I'm just wondering if it's ok to do at 5

Frank will be 6 in July. We also never neutered Frank because I didn't want to risk putting him under either and I never had a vet I trusted. I never thought he would run into these problems but it was very scary to see him bleeding so much and it was something that we just had to do. I was terrified of putting him through surgery, especially with his past breathing issues, but luckily he did very well and is recovering well.

 

[Ftse 100]

Frank will be 6 in July. We also never neutered Frank because I didn't want to risk putting him under either and I never had a vet I trusted. I never thought he would run into these problems but it was very scary to see him bleeding so much and it was something that we just had to do. I was terrified of putting him through surgery, especially with his past breathing issues, but luckily he did very well and is recovering well.

Erin I am the same FTSE is four and half and we have not had him nurtured for the same reason. So very happy to see Frank is doing well as its so flaming scary when they go under.

 

[RiiSi]

I just read the whole thread and I'm so glad everything went well and Frank is on the mend! [MENTION=7260]Chumley[/MENTION] Enlarged prostate can lead to all kinds of troubles, so anesthesia is the smaller evil in that case.

 

[ChrisRN]

I am so glad Frank came through this like a champ! I see a lot of information about not neutering dogs, but many times it's for the best.