At what age should I have my dog spayed?

Answer 1

Just check with your vet to see what age the will do the spay. 6 months at the oldest, but some will do it younger. Really depends on your vet as to what age they do.

Answer 2

The general recommendation is about 6 months, before the dog has her first season. The reason for this is that the surgery and recovery are generally easier, because the dog has much less fat and heals quickly when young. It also reduces the risk of mammary tumours almost completely. If you wait until after the first season, the risk of mammary tumours is about 85% less and after the second season it's almost the same risk as leaving her entire. If you do wait until after she has had a season then you should wait about 8 weeks before going ahead with the op. This gives things a chance to settle down and reduces the risk of haemorrhage intra-op. Some vets are now advocating much earlier spaying, but unless there are rehoming issues there is no real need for this. Speak to your own vet about it, but six months is probably the best time.

Answer 3

You can do them from about six months, but it is a lot better for them to be done about 12 weeks after the first season. This ensures that the dog is fully mature, and is ready to be spayed.

Answer 4

It is ideal to have her spayed before her 1st heat cycle. So age depends on the breed. Some vets will spay as young as 2 months. However, if you have missed this before her 3rd heat cycle is ok.

Answer 5

depends on your vet, i work in a vets, the old owner of the practice liked them to have their first season before spaying them then do it about 3 months after they've finished (so mid way between seasons) the new owner will do it from 6 months whether they have had a season or no as long as they aren't in season at the time. there are pro's and con's for each case so phjone your vet and find out their protocols

Answer 6

It depends on your vet. Many will do them as early as 16 weeks, many will not do them till they are 6-8 mos.

My recommendation is 5-6 mos as you would want to get her spayed before her first heat cycle, which usually is between 6 and 8 months of age.

Answer 7

6 months is the general rule. Your vet will be able to tell you more after examining your individual pet. You do NOT want to wait til she could possibly become pregnant. Spaying your pet before she has an opportunity to get pregnant will help her avoid certain health and behavior problems...not to mention an unwanted litter. You may want to request a pre- surgery blood work-up if your vet does not routinely do so. Good luck and kudos to you for being a responsible pet owner!!

Answer 8

I have a female 17 week staff and was advised by the vet that it cannot be done on pups under 6 months.. Think this should be the same whatever the breed.

Answer 9

around 6 months either before her first season or 3 months after a season. there are pros and cons for when to do it.

SPEYING BEFORE FIRST SEASON = lower risk of mammary tumours but increased risk of incontinence during later life (there is medication to control this)

SPEYING AFTER SEASON = lower risk of incontinence but risk of mammary cancer (lower than if not speyed)

you should also be aware that most dogs put on weight after being spayed so watch the diet

i had my dog speyed when she was 6 months before her first season.

Answer 10

hi
I would get your dog spayed as soon as possible,

my dog just had emergency hystorectomy due to a womb infection that wouldn't have happend if she had been spayed.

why do vets never tell you these things until they happen?