I have a 5 month mini mini female schnauzer, I want to have her spayed, should I have her spayed before her first period or wait till after??
2007-12-14 14:09:41 · 12 answers · asked by mschoen2u 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
6 months old so in one month
2007-12-14 14:12:14 · answer #1 · answered by Heidi Anne 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
6 months is what I usually say, some studies show that chances of cancer increase after each heat cycle but I still think that one heat cycle makes the dog more "normal" and mature. So I would wait until the dog is mature, had one heat cycle and then get her spayed. And THANK you for being a responsible owner and getting her spayed. Sooooo many people on here don't its nice to see someone that cares.
2007-12-14 22:14:52 · answer #2 · answered by Jordie0587 *Diesel's Momma* 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
The sooner the better. Ask her vet but there is no need for her to come into heat before spaying her.
Kudos to you for being a responsible dog owner.
2007-12-14 22:14:14 · answer #3 · answered by Owlwoman 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
My vet reccomend spaying females between 5 and 6 months. She says that it reduces the chance of getting mammory cancer 97%
2007-12-14 22:15:13 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Have her spayed before her first heat - it is healthier for her in the long run. She is getting close to her first heat, so call the vet and schedule the surgery ASAP.
2007-12-14 22:14:08 · answer #5 · answered by Nandina (Bunny Slipper Goddess) 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
5 months is hte best age just beofre the average heat cycle begins which is 6 months
2007-12-14 22:24:59 · answer #6 · answered by Kit_kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should get it done prior to her first heat.. You should set up appointment soon as she'll likely come into heat 6 mos + Get her done now and you won't have to worry about her coming into heat and messing up the appointment.
2007-12-14 22:20:42 · answer #7 · answered by DP 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Before her first heat is best. In fact, you probably can do it now, though most vets say 6 months.
2007-12-14 22:15:54 · answer #8 · answered by Tigger 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
If you wait until her first heat, you will definitely get her spayed. It is so annoying, all the whining and crazy behavior...
2007-12-14 22:12:40 · answer #9 · answered by jlb 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You can have it done now. Many vets prefer to do it before they go into their first heat.
2007-12-14 22:19:46 · answer #10 · answered by N L 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
as long as it's after 6 months... Some places will charge you more if they do it while she is in heat though. I Heard it is also more complicated to do, So make sure you do it at the right time.
2007-12-14 22:18:27 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋