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Originally Posted by Lenaberry  Hi,
I don't post too much on here, but I browse the forum frequently. I have a 7 month pup that I am going to get spayed. My question is when should I do it? I have researched a lot and have read that waiting until after the first heat has benefits, but also before their first heat is recommended. We have one other female yorkie who is spayed and Gracie (7 month pup) is never let out of my sight outside of the house. What's your opinion, is it better to wait until after her first heat or go ahead and get her spayed before her first heat? She is about 5.5 lbs right now. Thanks! |
7 months should be enough time for the growth plates to close (although you could always ask for an x-ray, just to be sure). Now, before her first heat, would be an excellent time to spay and have retained baby teeth removed. If, for some reason, you can't get her scheduled before she goes into her first heat, keep her on lockdown and have her spayed afterwards. Just keep in mind that any heat cycle she goes through brings the risk of pyometra and unplanned pregnancy.