Quote:
Originally Posted by MyFairLacy  Most vets don't like to spay while a dog is in heat, but some will. It just takes more time and is a little riskier as there is quite a bit more bleeding - a lot more vessels have to be tied off during the surgery. But any vet should be willing to spay a dog in an emergency situation such as this. If your vet won't do it, find another one who will. |
Exactly. You have no choice because she is so small. Having a litter could be riskier than spaying during a heat. You could possibly wait til the vet can do an xray or palpate to know for sure if she is pregnant. Of course, if a puppy is missed this way it is too late.
Why wasn't she spayed on an emergency basis when is got a pyometra (uterine infection). That is usually standard protocol and, as long as you wren't planning on breeding her, should have been done.
I would consider looking for another vet...