What age is too old to have a dog spayed?

Answer 1

A dog can be spayed at almost any age. Most veterinarians will not perform the surgery on a puppy under 8 weeks old, particularly if it weighs less than 2 lbs. There really is no upper age limit.

Each dog owner, with the help of his/her veterinarian, should make an informed decision based on the potential risks and benefits of the surgery. In addition to controlling breeding, an important benefit of spaying a dog is reduced risk of serious reproductive health problems such as pyometra (infected uterus) and breast cancer.

Risks of spay surgery are typical for any major surgery procedure involving general anesthesia. There is a small risk of a serious complication such as the animal becoming too deep under anesthesia, going into shock, or suffering excessive bleeding. These risks increase for animals with disease in the liver, kidneys, heart, or lungs. Because older animals (over 6-8 years of age) more commonly have such diseases, it is critical to do tests to asess the health of these vital organs before deciding to do surgery.

Your dog should receive a full physical exam and blood panel as a minimum. Ideally, especially if your dog is very old, pre-surgical tests should also include x-rays, ECG, and urinalysis. Your veterinarian may recommend additional tests as well.

To minimize risks during surgery, an IV catheter should be placed in order to administer fluids before, during and immediately after surgery. This will keep your dog hydrated and help maintain her blood pressure. The safest anesthetics should be chosen. For most older or debilitated animals, Isoflurane gas is a good choice (and most veterinarians have it). Your dog should be monitored closely during surgery and recovery.

If your dog is reasonably healthy, it can be realistic to consider surgery at the age of 10 - 20 (depending on breed - smaller breeds age more slowly). Talk to your veterinarian. He/she can tell you about the your pet's specific risk factors and help you make a good decision.

Answer 2

About 5 6 7

Answer 3

About 10 to 15 years of age.

Answer 4

It's never too old to have a dog spayed but if your dog is over, around six, I would have the vet run some tests to make sure her kidney's and liver are functioning correctly. That way nothing can go wrong with the anesthetic.

Answer 5

Oh, I don't know about spay since eventually the dog probably doesn't come into heat anymore. It would depend on the type of dog. Smaller dogs can breed longer than older ones because smaller ones live longer. As far as I know anytime is okay but ask your vet?

My friend got his male dog neutered at age 8. Made a big difference because he was no longer trying to get out the door any chance he got....whacked into my kneecaps once and owww it hurt (me).

Answer 6

10 or 9

Answer 7

10 or 9

Answer 8

You should get them spayed as soon as possible unless you are planning to breed them. they sometimes will get tumors in their mammary glands if you do not. Obviously if the dog is 15 years old its a little too late. Up until their senior years its still good to spay them.

Answer 9

There are adverse aspects in contact with each and every variety of surgical technique, even for doggies that are 6 months previous. the prospect of anesthesia is often there. Many vets recomment spaying/neutering no matter the age of the puppy with the aid of fact it considerably decreases, and sometime gets rid of, the prospect of pyometra besides as different cancers. as quickly as canines attain a definite age, ask your vet to do bloodwork formerly performing any surgical technique. The bloodwork ought to tell them extra pertaining to to the disadvantages in contact with surgical technique.

Answer 10

the best time of coarse is when their younger, but usually any age, as they get older though it may be a good idea to have your vet do a blood panal to check on the liver and kidneys and the over all health of your dog.