do you think that ?

Question

all vets should spay/neauter ealier then 6months ?

i was just thinking that if people had pups for sale and got them neutered or spayed.before they sold them,then they wouldnt be able to breed the dog?

what do you think? or is that a stupid Q lol ?

my friends got a female dog and the vet told her that she had to have a season 1st before she would spay her? why is that ?

Do you really think that the people who have pups for sale would spend the extra money on having the animals fixed in the first place? They're concerned with the money, not the animal. ^^^ this in the UK is a legal.so what you are talking about is backyard breeders!! them people should be banned from having any animals!

thanks nancy. it was the PDSA that told my friend,that she would not spay her until she had her 1st season.and she said also that she could take her somewhere else and have her spayed,but if she wanted her spayed at the PDSA then she would have to wait until shes had her 1st season,wich i think is wrong!

Answer 1

Your friend's vet is TOTALLY wrong. There is no reason that a female has to come into season prior to spaying - if someone wishes to do that then they need to at least be resopnsible enough to make sure that the female doesn't get accidently bred and if so, that she be immediately spayed but that vet is a retard - just because someone is a vet or a doctor, remember, they don't know everything and I know a lot of both that are utter idiots... anyway, back to dogs :) Pups can be altered very early if the vet is experienced with early spay/neutering - it is not at all a stupid question. Some shelters have implemented early spay/neuter programs so that none of their adoptees go out and continue the problem of overpopulation of unwanted dogs. Most dog people, knowledgeable/responsible dog people, have their own perspectives about when to spay/neuter and as long as they are responsible enough to not be adding to the problem, that is fine. Most responsible dog breeders don't place a pup until after they are nine weeks or so - and a number I know will alter the known pet quality animals prior to placement and insure that the potential show/bred quality ones are on strict contracts to very well known and well screened homes. But then knowledgeable/responsible breeders aren't usually the big problem with regards to the overpopulation issue but the wannabe puppy millers and gimmick greeders that are producing and placing puppies just for commercial gain - and for them to waste money altering prior to placement, well, that ain't gonna happen in any universe!

Answer 2

I don't think it's a stupid question at all, especially considering how big a problem pet overpopulation is. Many vets and rescues do pediatric spay and neuter surgeries on dogs and cats now - that's when they do them very early, as early as they can.

However, there are a couple of problems with this.

First, reputable breeders and the people who purchase from them do not want their animals spayed and neutered early. In order to show a dog in conformation and also to compete in some events, the dogs cannot be spayed or neutered. The whole point of conformation and titling a dog in conformation is so that the dog can eventually be bred if he/she is a worthwhile example of the breed. People who buy dogs for conformation - even if they don't plan on breeding the dog - would not be able to pursue conformation if their dog was spayed or neutered.

The other concern is about the health and growth of the dog. In German Shepherds, for example, dogs that were spayed early tend to grow taller and leggier than dogs who were spayed later because needed hormones were not in their system anymore. Early spay and neuter also can cause other health problems.

I think it should definitely be an option for "pet quality" dogs, since those dogs should never be bred to begin with.

Answer 3

Do you really think that the people who have pups for sale would spend the extra money on having the animals fixed in the first place? They're concerned with the money, not the animal.

A responsible breeder will only sell to an experienced buyer, who agrees on a spay/neuter contract or who has plans to show the dog. Breeders who care will not be adopting dogs to Joe Schmoe Backyard Breeder. That is where the problem lies.

And no, it's done at 6 months for health reasons. Don't you think the shelters would do it earlier if they could? They don't want any more dogs to come in/get put to sleep, either.

Answer 4

No,I don't think it's stupid.Many shelters are spaying and neutering pups and kittens at 8 weeks,or 2 lbs.,so that the animals can never be bred and contribute to the overpopulation of unwanted pets. I think breeders should follow suit as well,and spay and neuter all puppies that are not extremely sound representatives of their breed before they are sold.

Answer 5

In Australia a lot of breeders are now selling pups already desexed which is quiet safe to do from 6 weeks of age (the RSPCA prevention of cruelty does then that young).

I think its a great idea and it means people don't have to worry about doing it themselves.

Answer 6

no I don't believe it's healthy and these vets need to get things staraight I've even heaard vets say it's best to let tehm have a litter before they are fixed.
And also I guess that would mean that the dog would go instinct as they would all be fixed so now no dog could be bred and therre wouldn't be any dogs in the world.

Answer 7

People who sell puppies that aren't of breeding quality without a spay or neuter contract aren't the people who care whether responsible breeding takes place, so unless it was legislated- which I'm against- then it wouldn't make a difference.

Answer 8

Animal shelters will do it as early as six weeks and i think that this is better because a young animal can still get pregnant and the results are horrible. I have had all my pets done around eight to 14 weeks.

Answer 9

It is suggested to wait six months. It is best for the health of the pup.

Answer 10

It is said to be better healthwise if you wait until they are more mature.

However, that needs to be weighed up against the likelihood of the new owner to get this done.