2007-09-18 15:09:25 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Absolutely not!
I personally believe it's a myth perpetuated by bybs to justify their breeding practices!
2007-09-18 15:20:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
No - not necessary or desirable!
My dog was spayed at 4 months. She's 12 years now and has never had a single health problem. The vet says she's in great shape for a large dog her age.
2007-09-18 22:36:05 · answer #2 · answered by daa 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
A bit dito from those who have said no! It is a old wives tale that a female dog should have at least one litter. Have yoru girl spayed and she will live a long and health life!
2007-09-18 22:28:06 · answer #3 · answered by ♥Golden gal♥ 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
This is an old and untrue tale. It is actually healthier to have your pet spayed or neutered at a young age to eliminate the possibilites of specific health problems.
2007-09-19 14:08:05 · answer #4 · answered by cameoanimals 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. If your dog has proper amount of exercise, and not overweight, your dog can be healthy. Also, spay/neuter is one of the factor.
2007-09-18 22:55:46 · answer #5 · answered by Wild Ginger 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not. You actually want to have your female dog spayed prior to her first heat cycle. Usually you have her spayed prior to her being 6 months old. Once she has her first heat cycle she has a 25% chance of developing breast cancer later in her lifetime.
2007-09-18 22:18:32 · answer #6 · answered by cinney 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
No. The best thing you can do is spay or neuter your dog. It can prevent certain types of cancer, thus giving your dog a healthier and longer life.
2007-09-18 22:17:44 · answer #7 · answered by Skittle 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋
NO!
Definitely NOT!
In fact, female dogs that have been de sexed before their first onset of their season have virtually no chance of contracting many cacncers!
Breast Cancers are a big killer of Non Desexed dogs.
2007-09-18 22:29:22 · answer #8 · answered by iamaustralian 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely NOT! In fact, a spayed female will not get uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, or a deadly disease called pyometra. She will also have a greatly reduced chance of mammary cancer if spayed before 1st heat.
2007-09-18 22:24:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
No, in fact it's best to have a female spayed before her first heat cycle.
2007-09-19 02:28:24 · answer #10 · answered by Dawna S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋