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Old 10-10-2008, 10:39 AM   #7
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Originally Posted by Bizzymammabee View Post
I think that was sort of an old wives tale that they should have a litter. If you do the spay early enough before the hormones change up that is supposed to be better for them. Personally I wouldn't breed her at that age. For the most part dogs don't have that baby urge like humans might.

I think your doing the best thing for her and I wish you both a safe spay and a speedy recovery.
When I read the article bjh linked to I learned that some health risks are smaller or eliminated if a bitch had a litter...
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