I do not intend to breed her, as I am not qualified to do this. She has a beautiful temperment, and her menses doesn't bother me. I just keep her in a doggie nappie. Basically I do not want to have her spade, but I will be bringing another dog into the home soon. I am probably getting a cavalier king charles spaniel or english spaniel male whom I'll have neutered. Will this bring challenges or difficulties, if she is left intact?
2007-03-07 05:51:07 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Yes and yes-
When she goes in to heat the boys will go bonkers, even if they are fixed. Plus it will prevent any accidental breeding (if she ever got out or who knows what...)
2007-03-07 06:09:55 · answer #1 · answered by BlondieCAMN 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I highly recommend spaying for a number of reasons. I have always spayed and neutered my pets for the main reason that i want them to be around as long as they possibly can. Female dogs are much more likely to acquire uteran, ovarian, and mammarian cancers if they are not spayed. If you have no intention to breed her, I see no reason NOT to get her spayed. If you are worried about her temperament changing, I will not tell you that its NOT going to happen but I will tell you that the chances of her temperament changing afterwards is HIGHLY unlikely.
I found this statistic, I don't know for sure how acurate it is but I would be willing to bet that it is a very good chance that its pretty darn close.
"Each day 10,000 humans are born in the U.S. - and each day 70,000 puppies and kittens are born. As long as these birth rates exist, there will never be enough homes for all the animals. As a result, every year 4 to 6 million animals are euthanized because there are no homes for them. "
Now, I'm sure that you are a responsible pet owner and a small breed like a westie is most likely an indoor dog and you havent really given any thought to her "accidentally" becoming pregnant. But just keep in mind that ANYTHING is possible.
I will say that it is still a big decision, something that you really need to discuss with your vet. I dont know how old she is, if she is young, and healthy, then the complications are close to none. If she is an older dog, then you may want to discuss that with your vet.
If she IS young, I would definately wait until after she has had her first heat, it just lessens the complications.
I thoroughly hope you reconsider your decision whether it be because of an answer you get here, or just because. I really think its something that you need to talk with your vet about, you and him/her know your dog better than anyone else here. If you are worried about complications, just keep in mind that this is a very simply surgery and vets do it ALL the time...they know what they are doing.
I urge you to look at the website I listed as a source, it has alot more helpful information.
Good luck!!!
2007-03-07 06:11:31 · answer #2 · answered by sammerson 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It is better to spay than not spay if there is no intention of breeding. As dogs age, just like us, they can have "female" problems and we will never know that it is a problem until it is too late for an easy fix--so many complications can arise. Now you have to contend with the comfort/discomfort of your sweet pet, not knowing if you are doing the right thing for her, forking out a ton of money that could have been prevented many years ago when she was young. Why put yourself in that situation or your pet for that matter.
If you are bringing in a male, all the more reason to spay. neutered or not he will cause havok on the unspayed female when she cycles--not near as bad of course, but he will.
Good luck figuring out which boy to get--I'd have to get them both because I couldn't choose. They are both awesome breeds!
2007-03-07 06:15:11 · answer #3 · answered by Jill P 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My vet recommends spaying. He says it helps calm the temperament if the dog is nervous and can be a contributing factor to a longer life span. Having a dog spayed also prevents accidents of the puppy kind. This will also make her non-acceptable to agression from male dogs. I have see neutered dogs and cats alike attempt breeding and have even copulated which can be very distasteful when company is over. My female Jack Russell that has been fixed doesn't get the unwanted attention from our male Jack that hasn't been fixed.
2007-03-07 06:12:44 · answer #4 · answered by J C 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Happycamper, the information you posted was in reference to PERFORMANCE dogs. The posters westie is a family pet. The article also said that they recommend spuetering after 14 months.
I would say the benefits of spay/neuter FAR outweigh the negatives.
2007-03-07 08:50:43 · answer #5 · answered by Em 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
spay westie
2016-02-01 02:53:47 · answer #6 · answered by Stacee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please Spay her.
It reduces the risk of ovarian and breast tissue cancers. It protects against Pyometra (http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=2&cat=1629&articleid=918 ). And helps reduce coat problems commonly caused by fluctuating hormones.
It will make her feel so much more comfortable (sure you don't mind her menses but imagine how she feels.. all thats on her mind then is getting out and getting pregnant.. she's hot, she's bothered, she's ornry.. she's desperate for it to end).
Also if she did happen to get pregnant not only would you have to find homes for pups. But heaven forbid she has a troubled pregnancy ..difficult labor, puppy mortality, and potential health problems in the mother, such as uterine and mammary gland infections, are not worth risking IMO.
Also when in estrus she may attract male dogs to your home who will be busy marking their new territory, fighting for the right to breed with her or who could be aggressive to you.
Overall if you don't have plans to breed i recommend spaying for her health.
2007-03-07 06:16:22 · answer #7 · answered by pinkyprincessx 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Spay her like everyone said.It will help her in other ways as well.You may be doing her a favor.Think about it if your never gonna have kids then why go through the cycle.You may not mind but I'm sure she will thank you later.
2007-03-07 06:11:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
spaying a dog does more than prevent pregnancy... it prevents uterine and mammary cancer
i believe all dogs should be spayed as early as possible
discuss this with your veterinarian or local animal shelter
Good luck with your Westie and the new pup!!!
2007-03-07 05:58:01 · answer #9 · answered by bloojeanbaby 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
You should get her spayed if you do not intend to breed her. If not spayed she could get cancer and a yeast infection. It would be cheaper just to get her spayed then getting treatment for a yest infection and it would be less painful on you then if she died of cancer.
2007-03-07 06:05:39 · answer #10 · answered by iluffyouuu;]] 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
if you get her spayed her risks of some cancers drop about 80% or something like that.
you really should get her spayed. its the best thing for her health.
2007-03-07 06:09:06 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋