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Old 03-18-2009, 09:24 AM   #8
LilMissy
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I would do it now. A lot of small breed dogs go into heat fairly soon after their six month birthday, and if a dog is in heat when they are spayed, it increases the possibility of complications because of increased bleeding and swelling.

Beyond that, anesthesia is stressful, and even if she has been under before without incident, each time there is a slight risk associated with it. There's really no reason to put her through that more often than necessary.
Thank you! I will keep her appt set for Monday then. I'm so nervous!
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