Why should I spay my dog? How long will it take?

Question

I have a dachshund and she is 6 months old. I know this is a good time to spay a dog, and my dad says he'll take her to the vet next month. I don't know how much it will cost or how long it will take. Also please tell me the pros. and cons. of spaying a dog.

I just heard dog_trainer say that my dog had a tiny chance of getting anesthesia and die. That makes me worried. Exactly how "tiny" is this chance of anesthesia?

Answer 1

The chances are incredibly miniscule that she will be injured and die during a spay. It is a *very* routine procedure. You can get pre-op bloodwork done on her to be more certain that she won't have problems with the anesthesia. It costs a little more, but to those of us who love our dogs so much, it's worth every penny.

On the other side of the coin, besides all of the other "pros" already mentioned, getting her spayed will also eliminate a potentially deadly uterine infection later on in her life.

I breed Boston Terriers, and I spay and neuter my dogs that aren't used for breeding, or dogs that retire when they are 6 (or rarely 7) years old. I've seen the cancers and the uterine infections, and I know how common they can be. It really is best for her health to get it done. The vet will take very good care of her, and you will most likely get to take her home again the same day.

All the best to you and your puppy! :)

Answer 2

There is an organization called PAWS that can help with the cost, which depends on the size of the dog and the individual vet.
http://www.paws.org/cas/spaydaylist.php

The procedure is very common and the dog can sometimes come home the same day. Just keep her very calm and quiet for a few days - no jumping off couches, etc. Keep the stitches clean and dry and don't let her chew them open - use a plastic hood (Elizabethan collar) if you have to.

There is a tiny risk of infection and and even tinier risk that the dog might die under anesthesia. It is much healthier for the dog to be spayed - they can never get uterine or ovarian cancer, and there is less risk of mammary tumors. And you won't have male dogs hanging around your house when she's in heat, fighting and soiling you lawn.

Answer 3

I'd call your vet and ask how old they require that breed to be. For other breeds they'll do it at around six months, but I don't know why a dauschund would be different.

Spayed dogs are a lot easier to deal with behavior-wise and it drastically lessens their chances of developing certain reproductive illnesses. Also, they won't bring more puppies into world. It's difficult to place puppies in good homes and look after all of them. Usually, the dog will go home the next day and you'll need to look after them for the next couple of weeks to make sure they don't get wet. If the doc didn't put in absorbable stitches, you'll have to come back a week or so later to have them taken out. As for the price, I'd ask the local vet, but since she's a small breed, it'll probably be under $100.00.

Answer 4

every dog i have ever owned since childhood has been spayed or neutered, my puppy has his appointment in a couple months...i feel it is important because there are enough dogs and cats in humane societies nationwide and when you see why they are there it is usually because of an unplanned litter. it can help the process of potty training, and dogs in heat are a pain in the rear end, and the females can be messy. i'd reitterate what everone else already said but i think you are smart and get what they said.
in talking to my vet it will cost around $100 if all goes as planned with my boy. there are even new technologies in this regard and now alot of the time they can use a laser rather than a knife. that makes the procedeure not only faster, but recovery time is cut in half.
just call your vet, they will be your best resource! congrats on your new baby!!!

Answer 5

the only con is if you want to breed your dog. the pro's are: your dog will not go through "heat" wich can be annoying and messy, cuts the dogs chance of developing some cancers, cuts down on the chance the dog will run away or stray to far from home, it controls the number of unwanted pets. so go for it, but ask the vet when a good age for her would be. it ususally will cost under 100 dollars. also she can go home the same day with just a few stitches, and she will feel better in a couple of days.

Answer 6

You can't spay a dachshund that young, wait a least another two years. It takes about 10 minutes, with a sharp enough knife.

Answer 7

i really dont no....

srry!^__^!