Hi everyone, i just wanted to get a few opinions, as i am calling the vet this morning after they open but i wanted some of your opinions. I have a 3 year boston terrier she has always been regular on her cycle, however she had puppies August 29th. almost 4 months ago, (this was her second litter) i noticed last night that she is showing signs of coming back into heat, which is early for her. I was planning on having her spay before her next heat which shouldnt have been for another couple of months. but now since she is showing the signs that date may be pushed up sooner. Can she safely be spay if she is in fact coming into season. She is My Baby I have had her since she was 2 weeks old, she was a bottle baby, I do not want any harm to come to her and i know that having her spay is the best thing for her, like i said i am calling the vet this morning after they open i just wanted a few of your opinions on the idea. thanks in advance.
2007-12-27 00:48:46 · 9 answers · asked by Tina B 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I agree that she should have been spay before now. She was an only Pet. However both her liiters were pure bred, and had loving homes even before they were born, so please to don't confuse me with an un caring BYB. The important thing now is that she is GOING to be Spay.
2007-12-27 01:05:42 · update #1
Also when i said her cycles have been regular, they were every 6 months. after her first litter she came in season again six months after her first litter then 6 months after that.
2007-12-27 01:13:03 · update #2
Definitely talk it over with your veterinarian and know all risks before you proceed! I personally would wait until her 'heat' is over! That is my personal choice! It sounds like you are a caring, loving pet owner so I am sure you will make the correct choice*
2007-12-28 11:39:01 · answer #1 · answered by Me 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is more risky to spay around a season because of the increased blood supply, but have a word with your vet. If there is no urgency in getting her done I would wait until midway between her seasons - say another 3/4 months. The best time is mid-way between seasons. If your ***** comes into season regularly then she is not early - seasons usually remain the same whether a ***** has had a litter or not.
2007-12-27 09:01:19 · answer #2 · answered by anwen55 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Personally, I would wait until she was not in heat to spay her. We fostered a Great Pyrenees that the sheltered spayed her while she was in season and it was a mess and a half. We took her to our vet due to complications from the spay and they agreed that she should not have been spayed while she was in season. There are vets out there that will spay cats in season but none that I have ever dealt with will spay a dog in season.
2007-12-27 09:11:14 · answer #3 · answered by bluemysti 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When I got my mastiff spayed -- apparently she was coming into heat for the first time. So it was right on time! Depending on how far she is in the cycle, the vet may charge you more. But your best bet is to discuss this with your vet. They will know your dog and be able to tell you how much it will cost.
(BTW, don't listen to certain self-righteous people who will scream about your dog *gasp* having puppies. You seem like a responsible owner, and some people have their own agendas to run.)
2007-12-27 10:01:44 · answer #4 · answered by harperbrandyalexander 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Spaying a female when she is in heat is more of a risky procedure then if she was not in heat due to swelling and such.
Talk with your vet if you have any questions regarding your pets spay. He / She will be able to answer your questions.
2007-12-27 09:13:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can safely spay a female in heat, though it is a bit more complicated. Talk to your vet - he can help you decide if its best for her to wait or to go forward now.
2007-12-27 08:54:27 · answer #6 · answered by ? 7 · 3⤊ 3⤋
Yes, you can spay, but it will cost more and takes longer to heal, it is safer to wait until it is over, whats a few more weeks.
2007-12-27 08:58:52 · answer #7 · answered by theresagerber 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
no ill efects but it may cost a little more to have her spayed at this time
2007-12-27 09:43:31 · answer #8 · answered by frogbfound 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes it is safe. Nothing will happen to her. Just let the vet know...but they will probably tell you that it isn't even a big deal.
2007-12-27 08:55:12 · answer #9 · answered by crmeyer71 2 · 2⤊ 4⤋