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Originally Posted by Muffie's Mom When we had Muffie at the vet, we also took Missy with us and asked the vet at what age Missy could be spayed. And he said "SIX MONTHS". Darn, I was hoping he'd say earlier so we'd know for sure that she won't go into heat. |
Hi Pat. A lot of vets are afraid to spay/neuter younger than that. If the puppy has a shunt or heart problems, they worry about losing the dog.
I have had 2 dogs that came in heat at 6 months, but the majority come in way later. Of course most leave here spayed/neutered, since I keep very few, so I can't say at what age they would have come in.
I understand you wanting to get it done earlier, but don't press your vet. He needs to feel comfortable doing it. You might check your local kennel club though for some toy breeders of any breed and see if any of them have a vet that early spay/neuters. If not, just get her in as quickly as you can hoping to beat her from having her 1st cycle. Good luck.