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Originally Posted by LoveNeverDies  Hello everyone! Went along with my friend to the vet's office today for a check up on her 6 month old yorkie-pom. When she asked about a spaying appointment, her Vet replied "She is only 3 pounds and not going to get much bigger, she doesnt' need spayed." I was incredulous to this statement. When I asked him why she didn't need it her replied "Well what's going to be able to breed her?" Idk maybe another small yorkie? Anyway, I am VERY surprised and nervous that this vet would say that, I do not think he's a bad vet but most likely just inexperienced with small dogs. Am I the misinformed one here? I have always heard to do spays on even small dogs. I am sure a 3-4 pounder could get pregnant. Maybe i'm wrong. I told my friend to get a second opinion, but she said she agrees with the vet, after all he went to school. So I would just like all of your opinions, she has other small breed unaltered boys in the house and i would HATE for her to have an unexpected pregnancy. |
OMG!!! Here is our next "accidental breeding" and an owner that has no idea what is going on, a vet that gives what I would consider uninformed advise, and a tiny little girl that probably can not survive carrying/having a litter. YOU are absolutely correct....she needs to be spayed, especially with unaltered males around her. I am just praying you misunderstood what that vet said....but I wouldnt let THAT vet spay her...he obviously is not experienced with small dogs and I wouldnt want a tiny dog being spayed by a vet that does not have a clear understanding of small dogs...surviving the surgery is only the beginning...there are post op complications that sma;ll dogs have ....a vet that is experienced in small dogs, averts these complications so they are not even an issue. You keep trying to talk some sense into her.....or have all the males neutered!