My dog is 9 months old, and as yet hasn't gone into her first season. Some vets are happier to do the neuturing prior to their first season and some vets prefer it after their first.
I am not sure what to do?? I am wondering if anyone can tell me their own preferences/personal experiences and which they feel is better?
Also can anyone tell me.. after the dogs first season, how long do you have to leave it for, afterwards, time-wise, to get the dog spayed??
I'm hoping someone can help! All advice is really appreciated. Thankyou for taking the time to help me :-)
2007-07-26 05:06:50 · 35 answers · asked by lala 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I would say now! I would call the Vet and get her in as fast as you can. She could go into heat any minute. It is really a pain and is real messy too. I would want to avoid that or any accidents like her getting loose while in heat. Better safe than waiting. She could have been done months ago. Evita
2007-08-02 17:58:54 · answer #1 · answered by evitabug 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do it now! At 9 months, she's plenty old enough to be spayed. That will prevent even the first "dribbling" and "unwanted male callers."
what your vet is concerned about is spaying a puppy too early - as in before 6 months - which may cause other problems later on. By the time a dog is 6 months or so old, s/he is pretty much fully grown and mature enough to be spayed/neutered. Your dog is now 9 months old. So get it done now.
2007-07-26 05:21:01 · answer #2 · answered by Barbara B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You say your dog hasnt gone into season yet, if she hasnt then its best you take the dog to the vet to be spayed. But if she has come into season recently since asking this question, its best to wait 3weeks before taking the dog to the vet to be spayed.
In the meantime, just ensure she is not running around where there are male dogs. You will have to ensure your dog is kept away from the males for at least a full week for pre-caustion. After her season is over, you can wait for approximately 3weeks, then take her to the vet. The vet will check her out and see how she is and he will then advise you if she is ok or not. But ensure you tell your vet if she has gone into season and the lengthy period you have kept her before bringing her to the vet.
If you are still uncertain, I suggest you consult your local vet for further information and he will probably advise you what action to take. All the best.
2007-08-02 23:48:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the United States, most dogs are spayed between 5 and 8 months of age. Many humane shelters and veterinarians are starting to spay female animals at a younger age, even at 2 months. This early spaying does not affect the growth rate, and there are no appreciable differences in skeletal, physical, or behavioral development between those animals spayed early than those spayed at a more traditional age.
2007-07-26 05:12:21 · answer #4 · answered by ? 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Mine was spayed after her first season on advice from the vets. This was because the hormones would have kicked in, and it would reduce complications in later life. She coped with her first season very well, I then told the vet, they examined her and she was 'done' soon after. However, she was spayed for medical reasons, not because I did not want her to have puppies. If she could have had some, she would.
2007-08-03 01:41:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would get her spayed before her first season out of convenience. Dealing with a dog while "in heat" is not fun. My dog did not have any weird behavior but doggy diapers are not fun and neither is blood on the carpet. The male dogs showing up on the doorstep were not fun either.
2007-08-01 12:25:48 · answer #6 · answered by Katy I 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
before is best.. at about 6 months of age. since she is 9 months already.. go set an appointment to have it done. It prevents the do stress and spaying eliminates the chances of the dog getting any cancers related to the female parts.
if you do it after then you have to wait about 2 or 3 months after her heat cycle.
2007-07-30 06:06:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the breed size, 6 - 9 months old. She could go into heat anytime now. Once she is in heat, you will have to wait at least a couple of months before you can get her spayed again. The more often she goes into heat, the higher her chances are of getting mammary cancer, or pyometra(infected uterus.)
2007-08-02 16:32:27 · answer #8 · answered by claro316 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
None of that matters as far as having them spayed. It is usually reccommended to spay them at 6 months. If you don't want puppies, it's not a good idea to let her come into heat first because she could end up pregnant. You should go ahead and get her spayed now if you're planning on it anyways.
2007-07-26 05:12:24 · answer #9 · answered by ? 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As Bob Barker announced -
Please help control the pet population Spay or Neuter your pet.
Yep - spay her before she goes into heat.
Mine was 5-months old when I got her spayed. Just know for female dogs it's more invasive, so you want her recovery to be as pain free and speedy as possible. The earlier the better.
2007-07-30 11:45:12 · answer #10 · answered by Sandz 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋