What are the side effects of getting a dog spayed?

Question

Since I'm definitely now going to breed my pug, i'm thinking of getting her spayed. But a lot of people say that there are a lot of bad side effects of getting her spayed.
They say that she could get fat, etc. ?
but it's only been 3 days since she's gone into heat and i'm tired of it already!
help..

Answer 1

She can't have pups.

Answer 2

Side effects can be: - overweight - incontinence - in some breeds the fur can change, causing it to mat and tangle more easily - lack of maturity and of course there is always a small risk every time a dog is put under for surgery. Incontinence, fur matting and overweight can often be controlled - with medication for the two former and correct feeding for the latter. There are many positive sides to spaying, such as a decreased risk of certain types of cancers and no risk of uterus infections. Also if you have a dog that suffers from mood swings or false pregnancies, spaying will take care of that. It's really a matter of weighing up the positive and the negative aspects and find the solution that suits you and your dog the best. If your dog is in her first heat and you're already tired of it after three days, then I would recommend spaying.

Answer 3

All i have noticed with fixed dogs other than being calmer is they wonder aimlessly when u first get them home for a few hours and will hurt themselves(i think) if you don't watch them until they start acting less like a ghost and more like a dog. After that no pups, no heat and you still have the same old baby girl. Exept in some breeds the coat get less pretty and thicker. They'll need better grooming, but not nessasairly more expencive. Read up on your specific breed for a better coat change discription. I know nothing about pugs, but my fixed girly is ok. FIXING REDUCES HEALTH/BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS AND CAN MAKE YOUR DOG LIVE LONGER! BREEDING IS TO RISKY AND COULD KILL YOUR DOG!

Answer 4

There are really no side effects from getting her spayed, only benefits. She won't get uterine cancer or ovarian cancer. She cannot get a condition called "Pyometra" which is an infected uterus sometimes with pus oozing out of her vagina. And she won't be bleeding everywhere and wanting to go outside to look for a mate. Being in heat takes about 3 weeks to complete the cycle. That can get annoying sometimes for people. The only reason she might get fat, is she eats too much or gets very little excercise. Getting fat is a myth that people tell over and over.

Answer 5

if you still exercise your dog no she want get fat!!! people use that excuse not to spay !!! but what they should think about is the EFFECTS Of NOt Getting them spayed?!!! Like cancer,to many unwanted animals in the world, tell them to go to a local animal shelter and take a look around at all the dogs there that need a home and most of them will be put to death!!!!because they don't have a home! and because no one cared enough to spay or neuter a dog!!!! Then ask them if they care if there dog got a little fat or not???

Answer 6

Spaying a dog does not cause it to get fat. Overfeeding it or not enough exercise does that. control it's diet and keep her active and she'll be fine. There are also no side effects after spaying her either, simply surgery. Good point is that you will save your dog from ever getting breast cancer by spaying her. You have to wait now til she's out of heat, and keep a close eye on her , so nieghbor dog doesn't get in the yard and get to her.

Answer 7

There are not a lot of bad side effects! There are certantly bad side effects to repeated heat cycles.....every heat significantly increases the chances of her getting breast cancer, eventually to the point that is practically inevitable. Unspayed dogs can get life threatening uterine infections. Then you have to get her spayed while she's sick.
The only way your pug can get fat is if you feed her too much food!

Answer 8

There are no serious side effects. I agree that infection would be one thing you would want to look out for. But if you want to breed her, then don't spay her. None of my dogs ever got fat from being spayed or neutered. Except one of my dogs doesn't lift his leg to pee and his bark is really high-pitched. My vet tells me that those could be side effects of him being neutered too young... I bought him at 8 mo and he was neutered. All in all, I don't think you have a single thing to worry about other than possible infection!!
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Answer 9

That's not true.. Spayed/neutered dogs often need less food, so if you continue to feed the same amount and you don't exercise your dog at all he'll get fat. But so will an intact dog.. Dogs need to be fed the correct amount and they need exercise.. Spay/neutering doesn't change this fact.
There is no side effects or negatives to having her spayed.. Only benefits.

Answer 10

there are really no bad side effects of getting your dog fixed! only good things come out of it! like

Spaying or Neutering Is Good for Your Pet

Spaying and neutering helps dogs and cats live longer, healthier lives.
Spaying and neutering can eliminate or reduce the incidence of a number of health problems that can be very difficult or expensive to treat.
Spaying eliminates the possibility of uterine or ovarian cancer and greatly reduces the incidence of breast cancer, particularly when your pet is spayed before her first estrous cycle.
Neutering eliminates testicular cancer and decreases the incidence of prostate disease.

Spaying or Neutering Is Good for You

Spaying and neutering makes pets better, more affectionate companions.
Neutering cats makes them less likely to spray and mark territory.
Spaying a dog or cat eliminates her heat cycle. Estrus lasts an average of six to 12 days, often twice a year, in dogs and an average of six to seven days, three or more times a year, in cats. Females in heat can cry incessantly, show nervous behavior, and attract unwanted male animals.
Unsterilized animals often exhibit more behavior and temperament problems than do those who have been spayed or neutered.
Spaying and neutering can make pets less likely to bite.
Neutering makes pets less likely to roam the neighborhood, run away, or get into fights.

Spaying and Neutering Are Good for the Community

Communities spend millions of dollars to control unwanted animals.
Irresponsible breeding contributes to the problem of dog bites and attacks.
Animal shelters are overburdened with surplus animals.
Stray pets and homeless animals get into trash containers, defecate in public areas or on private lawns, and frighten or anger people who have no understanding of their misery or needs.
Some stray animals also scare away or kill birds and wildlife.


http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/why_you_should_spay_or_neuter_your_pet.html

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Answer 11

Yes, a happier and healthier pet. I have had every pet I owned spayed or neutered. I actually decreases several illnesses including cancer. Pets get fat because they don't get enough exercise and to much food. Dogs were made to run.