Lasik Eye Correction

My male cocker spaniel has cherry eye and is getting surgery at 12 weeks, anesthesia risks?

My cocker has been dealing with an awful looking cherry eye for 2 weeks and vet has decided to fix. What are the risks involved with the anesthesia? Could a male be fixed this early? Or would I have to wait until things have dropped? The vet does not want to wait any longer, the eye is becoming irritated and bleeding. 3 months is a long time for him to just live with this.

Public Comments

1. Just my logical thought process, have you considered waiting couple of months and then getting the pup neutered and getting the surgery for the cherry eye at the same time then? That way he won't be under anesthesia twice in such a short period of time. Just a thought. I'm not a fan of the very early spay/neuter, 6 mos is my preference. Edit: I see. Well, that would be my main concern then, not exactly the going under the anesthesia but having two surgeries relatively close together. I'd express that concern to your vet.
2. Always, always do the tests they run before putting your dog under.. It's optional with some vets, so make sure you get it done. Its not 100% answer as to whether you will have complications, but it gives you a pretty good idea..
3. The risks from anasthesia shouldn't be too great. He should be absolutely fine. Cherry eye neeeds to be fixed fast! It isn't a difficult op though, I don't think anyway. It's a nsaty condition though as the eyes are sensitive. I would wait a few more months until he is over 6 months before neutering. 3 months is too young he won't be fully developed. Also neutering for males isn't that invasive. Spaying is much more traumatic !
4. This Question is better asked of your Vet. He can be neutered if your Vet recommends it. Ask 5 Vets and you're sure to get multiple opinions. Best of Luck!