I am getting my female chihuahua spayed but I'm nervous because she so young (five months and a week) and small (4lbs each). Should I be concerned? What is the ideal time for spaying the female?
Thanks.
2006-09-25 04:45:15 · 19 answers · asked by orionpkmyz 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
you and your pup will be fine. THe vet wouldn't do it if she was too young.
2006-09-25 04:48:29 · answer #1 · answered by Jenyfer C 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She is not too small and she is definitely not too young. The sooner, the better.
As someone mentioned, some humane societies spay and neuter at 8 weeks. My pup was spayed when I got her and she was 8 weeks old and weighed four pounds. I now have a happy, healthy 18 month old dog,.
If your vet thought that she was too young or too small, he or wouldn't be performing the surgery..
2006-09-25 12:16:44 · answer #2 · answered by HDB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Five mothns is fine. They can be done younger. It depends on what the vet feels comfortable doing. I know htey do pups as young as 10 weeks.
I have my females done at 5 months and all of them have been fine.
The benefits of spaying are far better than not having it done.
2006-09-25 12:04:19 · answer #3 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Im taking on in tomorrow that is five lb and 8 weeks. The earlier the better. My border collie was done at two months and yuo can't even see her scare since she did most of her growing after the spay.
2006-09-25 11:47:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Animal control spays and neuters puppies as young as 8 weeks.
2006-09-25 11:46:20 · answer #5 · answered by Melissa D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope that is about the time you want her to get spayed dont wait till she hits her full heat time its a pain. And if you take h er in while she is in heat some vets charge extra
Mine is 6 months old and he is going in on Wed for the operation
2006-09-25 11:47:26 · answer #6 · answered by dindy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, my vet said that my yorkie could have been neutered at 10wks. My mom just had her yorkie spayed at 6mo, she was around 4 lbs. Check with your vet, they will no better for the specific breed.
See link on peditrac spaying
2006-09-25 12:11:57 · answer #7 · answered by IHaveAQuestion? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
this is actually the ideal time for a dog to be spayed. its natural to be nervous. ask your vet some questions
2006-09-25 12:28:49 · answer #8 · answered by ChicaInquisitiva 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, they will do it earlier than that. It is a great thing to do tho...if it is a female getting spayed it stop's her from "going into heat" and for boy dog's it stop's them from "spraying everywhere"!
They will be fine. Good luck!
2006-09-25 11:50:46 · answer #9 · answered by babyN 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no..it is not too young but check with your vet about the weight ...I belive 4 lbs. will be acceptable...most vets will spay as early as 8 weeks as long as the weight is over a certain amount
2006-09-25 11:51:11 · answer #10 · answered by Ronni F 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My yorkie/chi mutt was spayed at 11 weeks. She was a rescue dog and that's how they do it at most shelters.
2006-09-25 12:07:02 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋