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Originally Posted by Wabbit  I agree 100%! I put my first yorkie thru surgery before she was 7 months old....because I followed the majority...and their views are spay EARLY before first heat.
However because my second yorkie was so small I was hesitant...therefore I did a LOT of research! I came across this information.. http://www.naiaonline.org/pdfs/longt...uterindogs.pdf
Although some situations it is in the best interests of the pet to be s/n at an earlier age... research is proving that dogs should be allowed to mature...early s/n removes vital hormones necessary for their growth and development, and significantly increases risks for bone cancers, hypothyroidism, increases risk of urinary incontinence in females, increases risk of chronic urinary infections....and the list just goes on.
I don't know anything about the person in the O.P.s first post...but opinions are shifting on this subject.
Many people may have done s/n at an early age and had pets that lived to a ripe old age....but does that mean that the lifespan and health of yorkies as a whole has been improved with early s/n?
Research is showing just the opposite.
I only wish I knew then what I've learned now. I would have waited to have Daizy's surgery until she was fully mature. |
Have you actually read that entire website? It is a breeder site and they are against just about anything that would limit their money making activities. They have positions that to me are downright astounding.
I recently read their opinion that owner surrenders are not on the rise due to the economy. haha..whatEVER
Take a long look at everything they say.
I also find the "research" they use to be somewhat limited; and for the life of me I don't know what pediatric studies have to do with animals.
We don't neuter little boys.
