2006-12-10 11:31:55 · 17 answers · asked by mesdrf112 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
6 months old is a perfect time to have her done, that is when I will be getting my puppy done
2006-12-10 11:50:08 · answer #1 · answered by doofynic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People will answer this one differently. Shelters and rescues will spay as early as 8 weeks/2 lbs (2 months) because it helps to get homeless pets home faster and is still safe.
Most vet practices suggest waiting until 4 months, around the same time they are old enough for their rabies shots. I would opt for this answer (and I've worked at both a shelter and a vet clinic).
Especially for females, who can sometimes experience bladder issues from being spayed too soon (and because a spay surgery is a lot more invasive than a neuter for males), it is best to wait until they are about 4-5 months. This allows their immune systems a good healthy backing to promote healing afterwards.
I wouldn't opt to do it any later than 5 months, as 6 months can often be after they've had their first heat. Its prime to get the surgery in before their first heat because it then eliminates their risk for ever contracting Ovarian cancer -- a definate plus!!
2006-12-10 19:38:49 · answer #2 · answered by prettyadversity 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dog's vet said that dogs should not be spayed before they are 5 months old. My dog was spayed at 5 months. She did just fine during the surgery and healed quickly.
2006-12-10 19:34:01 · answer #3 · answered by bewitching_green_fairy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Now would be the perfect time. Ask around your neighborhood for where their animals were spayed. If you do this you should be able to find out which vet. to go to and who to stay away from. Do not go to a vet. just because they are the cheapest. You are asking for trouble if you pick a vet. based on price and not by their past history.
2006-12-10 19:36:37 · answer #4 · answered by looney lynn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Now! My vet recommended spaying before the first heat cycle. This reduces the risk of the dog developing breast cancer. Yeah, who knew dogs could get breast cancer! I had my dog spayed at 5 months old.
2006-12-10 19:40:59 · answer #5 · answered by yellowbugchickoh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is healthiest for them to be spayed before their first heat cycle, so NOW would be good. Being spayed before they ever go into season greatly reduces risks of many types of cancer on down the road.
2006-12-10 19:36:47 · answer #6 · answered by jwoodpp 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
6 months
2006-12-10 19:34:14 · answer #7 · answered by Rick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would get it done right away. She is more then old enough. I prefer to have mine done before their first heat for the first time, and that happens as early as 6 mos or sooner.
2006-12-10 19:35:29 · answer #8 · answered by bobbie v 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure she isn't coming into heat but anytime now will be fine to have her spayed
2006-12-10 19:36:13 · answer #9 · answered by china 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Right now, I think you're about ready. They're ready before this time, and now is the age when it's possible to have puppies, so I'd say as soon as possible.
2006-12-10 19:38:50 · answer #10 · answered by beagleowner2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋