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Originally Posted by BustersMom13  I say spay! My parents own a Purebread German Shorthair Pointer and had plans to breed her. Well they never ended up breeding her and also never got her spayed and just recently (this past New Year's Eve) had to go in for emergency surgery because her uterus was infected. She almost died and my parents felt terrible. Plus the surgery and hospital stay were upwards of $2000.00. I think it is better to just do it while they are young and get it over with. |
You're absolutely right to suggest spaying and preferably before her first heat. I'm glad your parents did get their GSP to the vet in time!
The infection is known as pyometra and is very serious. With each heat a dog goes through the risk of pyometra increases.
Agree with Ladyjane too, in that the risks or problems with a full term pregnancy are greater than dangers associated with spaying.