The timing is tricky, especially with a smaller Yorkie. First of all the MOST important thing is make sure your vet uses Isoflorine (not the correct spelling). Second, you want to put it off as long as possible so you can have any extra teeth removed at the same time. And third, you want to beat the first heat if you can. (hormones are released with the heat which can lead to a higher cancer risk later)
One vet I saw in the same office suggested 6 months but the other wanted to wait a few weeks to time the teeth more. She said the tiny ones usually have their first heat later.
We decided on 6 months b/c her teeth were becoming a problem early (she had two rows of teeth in front) plus the canine teeth were poking through. Vet went ahead and removed teeth that may be a problem later.
The reason I bring up the teeth thing is these dogs have a lot of teeth problems and extra teeth that don't fall out cause trouble. Best to have them removed during spaying so she doesn't have to go through anesthesia twice. |