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Originally Posted by Ellie May  Yes, it is important that they are spayed before their first heat.
I don't see a problem with two anesthetic episodes within 6 weeks but because her body is healing, I wouldn't jump into opening her up again and making her recover from that at the same time.
Unless somebody could convince me that it is just as safe to recover from two major surgeries at once, I would wait at least 6 weeks. But this is coming from the person who won't even vaccinate on surgery day... |
I wouldn't vaccinate on surgery day either...vaccinations should only be given to healthy animals and never while they are under anaesthesia....although I know many vets will...of course many vets also will give 7 vaccines in one day, including all kinds of unnecessary and non-recommended ones.
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Originally Posted by LilMissy Thank you for responding. Missy is only ever around two female dogs which are both spayed. She doesn't go outside unless she's being carried. I would never leave her unattended anywhere, she's too small. My only concern was that having two surgeries like that back to back would be hard on her little system. However, I do want what's best for her. If avoiding that first heat is super important, then we will do the spay as planned. |
If you are more comfortable waiting a few weeks more, I think that's fine. Most toy breed dogs do not come into heat right at 6 months of age, although it has happened. So if you want to wait until she is 7 months and recovered from her elbow fracture, she most likely won't have come into heat yet.
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