2006-08-09 06:39:58 · 13 answers · asked by sunflowers 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I had a senior female that eventually stopped having seasons. I didn't have her spayed when she retired because she had developed epilepsy as a result of a myleogram, and I was worried about subjecting her to unnecessary surgery.
She did not develop pyometra, but she did get breast cancer and had to have surgery for that. (She recovered.)
Also, when she developed incontinence we could not put her on hormones to control it because the vet said she would likely come back into season with them and then she would be at risk for pyometra.
She lived to be 13 (average for a basset hound)
Overall, I recommend spaying.
2006-08-09 07:34:44 · answer #1 · answered by DaBasset - BYBs kill dogs 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Females do not go through menopause though sometimes there may be a cessation in heat cycles for a period of time and then they can start back up again. As a female ages, her fertility does drop off but she will not go through menopause as humans do. It is also possible for senior dogs to become pregnant. Dropping off of fertility with age does not mean she cannot become pregnant.
2006-08-09 13:48:42 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no unspayed female dogs will go through a heat cycle all of their lives. Be cautious if you plan on NOT spaying your dog. They can get an infection in their uterus called pyometra that can be very serious and the only way to usually get rid of the infection is to have the dog spayed. If the infection continues the uterus can rupture spilling the infection into the body .
2006-08-09 14:13:51 · answer #3 · answered by leftygirl_75 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, if a female dog who has not had an ovario-hysterectomy will continue to go through an estrus every 6 months and will be able to become pregnant until they die.
In my experience as a vet tech, many unspayed females die at a much earlier age than spayed females do to malignant mammary tumors and uterine infections. (pyometra)
2006-08-09 13:48:01 · answer #4 · answered by Free Bird 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes eventually she will.
Most likey she will have a pyometra (uterine infection) first and have to be spayed on an emergency call. They can die for this if the uterus ruptures. Or she will have mamary cancer and that could kill her first.
For her health think about spaying her. It will lower her risk of cancer and get rid of the risk of pyometra.
2006-08-09 13:49:46 · answer #5 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, just like any animal, they will eventually stop coming into heat. This usually occurs when they have either had multiple litters back to back and their body stops due to the stress, or just in old age.
2006-08-09 13:43:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, before that happens, she would get pyometra, a usually fatal infection of the uterus which is asymptomatic until it's too late in most cases.
Also there is ovarian cysts which can be infected, rupture and again, no symptoms until it's too late.
2006-08-09 13:45:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They also get very hysterical or a attitude after birth. it is best to spay them. They will be much sweeter pets.
2006-08-09 13:55:08 · answer #8 · answered by kudee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a dog for 7 years and she is old now but she to still give birth to babies. pure breeds.
2006-08-09 13:45:17 · answer #9 · answered by Jeff L 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, but that will take several years and she will be healthier and safer if she is spayed
2006-08-09 13:45:56 · answer #10 · answered by Ed M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋