2007-06-23 10:25:35 · 8 answers · asked by debbie 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
The decision to spay your Yorkie is a very responsible thing to do. Your question about how long the female yorkie will be in heat is also an excellent question. This is a subject that I recently had a discussion with involving a number of veterinarians.
The Vets of days gone by , recommended 21 days as a suitable time frame to use as a guideline for a "heat".
However, there have been so many environmental situations that have altered the systemic functions of our pets, that Veterinarians are slowly changing their opinions on the subject ~~~~and~~~~~ now feel that 30 days is a better guideline.
That is: 30 days from the day that you first see swelling of the external vaginal area. The actual fertile days are best determined by hormonal testing ( done by a vet)~or ~a seasoned , experienced stud dog.
The proper time to actually have your dog spayed is based on , minimal , 6 weeks following the last day of the actual heat.
The uterus and reproductive system undergo a huge change during the heat (just as it does during human pregnancy). The uterus enlarges, the vaginal tract swells and softens,& the breasts prepare for the possibility of puppies. All of these changes take time to go back to normal after the heat.
Most important is the increase of blood supply to the reproductive organs, during the heat. If the organs are still enorged at the time of spaying, the risk of heavy bleeding during surgery is a concern ! With a small dog, this risk is relative to the amount of blood is in her body as a total.
I recently had one of my foster Labradors ( 9 years old) spayed, and ,I followed this protocol !
My "Girl" recovered much more quickly than any I have ever had spayed prior to her!
The final decision is really up to you ,in consultation with your Veterinarian; I am just offering you the most recent views of the veterinarians within community where I live.
I commend you for investigating this procedure before you proceed. I wish your Yorkie and you an uneventful and speedy recovery!
Terri E
2007-06-23 11:49:52 · answer #1 · answered by Terri E 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Congratualtions. She should be safe to spay in about 2-3 weeks after she is out of heat. This allows blood flow to the uterus to go back to normal so there's less danger of excessive bleeding during the surgery. Vets do vary on their opinion though, so ask yours when you get a chance to call.
Meanwhile, don't let your little one out of your sight! Don't rely on crates or cages to keep her virtue unstained as males have been known to breed females even from outside of a cage. A pair of really little boys underwear can be put on her upside down with the tail poking out of the fly to help keep her secretions off of furniture and carpet if you'd like.
2007-06-23 10:33:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Heat lasts around 3-4 weeks. Wait until it's over, as being in heat enlarges all the blood vessels, making spaying a little riskier. Make sure your vet prescribes pain medications for several days after the surgery. Vets that don't are not practicing good medical care.
2007-06-23 10:29:42 · answer #3 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
About 3 weeks...
http://www.seefido.com/html/estrus.htm
There is some swelling involved that should go down before the surgery, your vet is the best to advise you on this. Call Monday morning and tell them when the heat cycle started and then they can help you set her surgical appointment.
Remember that for a dog that small the surgery is FAR less dangerous than a pregnancy would be.
2007-06-23 10:29:15 · answer #4 · answered by Karen W 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
relies upon on what style of candy they ate. If it grow to be chocolate i'd be taking the ten wk previous to the vet and keeping a precise eye on the two year previous. If it grow to be stressful candy or another non poisonous sort they might get an disappointed abdomen or diarrhea. only make confident they proceed to consume, drink and characteristic bowel strikes.
2016-10-03 00:43:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You want to wait til she is out of season entirely.. I would even wait a few more weeks, letting her body go back to normal.
2007-06-23 10:35:37 · answer #6 · answered by DP 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dude u have to ask a vet all this dont ask people online some people will give u horrible advice just for a higher rating
2007-06-23 10:29:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
please get her spayed now. they are in heat for 3 weeks. just as soon as she goes out of heat.
2007-06-23 10:30:01 · answer #8 · answered by Skyhoss 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
You should get he spaded now
2007-06-23 10:33:02 · answer #9 · answered by Nancy R 1 · 1⤊ 3⤋