Quote:
Originally Posted by zoeybear  I think some vets will do it during the heat, but there is an extra charge. It might be worth it if you have another dog who could get to her during her cycle. |
It's not generally a recommended practice to have a spay done during full blown heat--it increased the chances of complications (excessive bleeding) during the procedure. Of course, as you pointed out, there are instances when special circumstances would make it a better alternative, but it's not something you'd want to do if you can avoid it.
We had a female who had to be spayed during heat and she had a horrible time recovering. Not what we wanted, but her life would have been at risk if we hadn't.