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Originally Posted by Mardelin  There are breeders that spay/nueter prior to placing pups. Pros and cons on having the surgery performed at such a young age.
I prefer waiting until later, after their growth plates have closed, as to not to interfer with their with their growing pattern and maturity developement. In my opinion 8 weeks a bit too young, not willing to take that chance on a wee one. |
My vet will not perform a spay/neuter on any dog under 5 months. He also stated that their growth plates are interrupted by this surgery. He had gone to a seminar where they were discussing this since many breeders had been asking so they could sell their pups with them spayed/neutered already. The outcome of the seminar was on larger breeds it may be done safely but on all dogs the growth plates patterns will be interrupted and best for the dog's safety and development to wait. I listen to my vet - he is very good. I do know of other breeders that do spay/neuter early, but I am just not ready to do this knowing I could be harming them. Sure - you can find vets that spay/neuter early, but I will not be using them. As a past vet tech - spaying is not that easy. You have the whole stomach opened.