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Originally Posted by PackOf1  Well, yeah.. that's the other thing I forgot to clarify. We don't plan to sell the puppies if ever. Apart for my concern that she might develop tumors or other medical conditions that has something to do with her uterus, womb, mamary glands etc. when she grows old, the other factor is of sentimental reason... wanting continue her lineage if at all possible. Naturally, I wouldnt consider mating her if her vet didn't agree. At the same time, I still havent really decided on going through with it. |
I am just a little confused and want to clarify for other members, do I understand you correctly that you and your vet feel having puppies somehow protects them against certain conditions of the reproductive tract? I am asking because my understanding from my vet is the best protection against many of these problems is spay. My own Moka, who has never even seen a male dog, developed pyometra, a very serious uterine infection and it could have been fatal. This is not a condition that affects only older dogs, as she was only 2 years old. Again, sorry if I have misunderstood your post, but I just want other members to understand that spaying their beloved pets can actually protect them from some of these reproductive illnesses which can be very serious.