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waistfull · 02-16-2005, 04:11 PM

I have a new puppy, 10 weeks old. I have many questions. I posted inthe My Yorkie section.
My vet told me that it is much healthier to spay a female because of cancer. I was thinking of having a litter when she was 2 or 3 years old. Now I'm thinking maybe not.

Any opinions?
Thanks,
Michele
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02-16-2005, 04:11 PM	#1
waistfull Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,861	Is being spayed healthier for a female dog? I have a new puppy, 10 weeks old. I have many questions. I posted inthe My Yorkie section. My vet told me that it is much healthier to spay a female because of cancer. I was thinking of having a litter when she was 2 or 3 years old. Now I'm thinking maybe not. Any opinions? Thanks, Michele [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...cofcricket.jpg [/IMG]